FSIS has tailored a training program to prepare the Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) to work as part of an in-plant team in establishments that slaughter different animal species and process different types of food products. The training - Entry Training for PHV - is a nine week program which is focused on FSIS' mission of improving and protecting public health. The three weeks classroom curriculum is designed to cover three main categories: FSIS as a public health regulatory agency, animal dispositions/food safety, and FSIS administrative overview.
This class is designed and based on FSIS Policy Issuances: FSIS Directive 6100.1 and FSIS Directive 6900.2.
Target Audience: This is a Training as a Condition of Employment (TCOE) course. All newly hired FSIS in-plant and State inspection program veterinarians who are assigned to slaughter and processing establishments.
Course Logistics: This course will be instructor-led conducted using a computer and through webinars. You will need an FSIS issued computer and a phone line.
PHV Mentor Training Requirement: Three weeks spent in the plant environment with an assigned mentor.
