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The table below will help determine the training required by the IBC based on the biosafety level and category of materials used.

To register for the training:

  • Go to CITI Login
  • Click “Register”
  • Complete registration steps as directed, using The University of North Texas (Denton, TX) as your “Participating Institution”. Please use your current UNT email address to ensure your training will populate within the GRAMS system.
  • Note that the RCR Basic course option does not need to be selected during registration unless required by your project funding agency.
  • Once you have finalized registration, the courses you selected should appear on your main menu.
  • You will receive a completion certificate upon successful completion of all required modules.
  • Download the certificate and send it to your supervisor for record-keeping.
  • PIs - please attach the certificate to your IBC submissions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All Biosafety Training must be completed via the CITI platform only. The IBC will not review any Bridge or Canva certificates. Do not include any certification that is not related to IBC protocol with your IBC submissions (e.g., Fume hood use, chemical safety, etc.).

Requested Training Certificates for IBC Approval
Research Materials
Training Requirements to be completed via CITI Platform only
Frequency

Working with any biological material
  • Initial Biosafety Training
  • Emergency and Incident Responses to Biohazard Spills and Releases
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hazard Communication

An Initial Training Session is required before initiation of work.
Biosafety Retraining as an Annual Refresher is required thereafter
 

Recombinant Research Materials 

Along with the above training, you must also take -
NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines

An Initial Training Session is required before initiation of work.
And then every 3 years.

Shipping and Transport of Regulated
Biological Materials

Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials

An Initial Training Session is required before initiation of work.

Live Animals

Animal Biosafety 
Plus, all trainings under Working with any biological material

An Initial Training Session is required before initiation of work.
Annual Refresher required thereafter.

Field Study or Research Materials that required USDA Permits

USDA Permits

An Initial Training Session is required before initiation of work.
And then every 3 years.

Toxin or Select Agent (exempt quantities only)
  • USDA Permits
  • Select Agents, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
  • Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)