NOTE: Please DO NOT click on the red "Log in" button in the upper right corner. Please proceed with the course from here.

Welcome! This course is required for new DVMOs (District Veterinary Medical Officers).

This self-paced training is recommended to be completed over 32 working hours during a four-week time-frame, however the training may take longer depending on your workload. You can spread out when you access the training according to your work schedule (e.g., access the training a few hours each day or complete it all at once over 4 working days, etc.). Participants may coordinate with their supervisor if additional time beyond the 32 working hours is needed. 

Note: Remember to complete the OJT Mentor Checklist with an OFO mentor, in addition to this self-paced training. Take applicable self-paced refresher courses.

This training covers the following topics relevant to the DVMO role: 

• Humane Handling and GCP focused topics: HH/GCP policies, conducting establishment HH/GCP verification and enhanced outreach visits, HH/GCP noncompliance and enforcement, and HH/GCP correlation, data, and other duties
• Other topics: Working with APHIS, time management, managing up, maxiflex work schedule, transition training, and communications

Participant Instructions:

1. You must click on this link to complete the registration/pre-course survey now, before starting this course. Please be sure to enter your first and last legal name and your FSIS e-mail address. Do not complete the registration form more than one time.
2. We recommend you complete this course across approximately 32 working hours, at your own pace during a four-week window. You do not have to complete the course in one sitting. To take this course you will need your government computer and internet connectivity.
3. Below, you will see sections with one or more presentations or "modules" denoted with a black-and-white "H5P" icon.
4. After you have completed all the presentations, please complete the Course Evaluation. Then, click the "Return to AgLearn" link. This will allow you to mark the course as complete, take a course assessment, and receive credit in AgLearn.
5. We recommend you first review the Introduction to Moodle presentation below to familiarize yourself with the features of this training site. Note: Please use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge (not Internet Explorer). Presentations have links to click, some of which will auto-download a file. If the link appears not to work, check your "downloads" (often in the upper right corner of your browser) to see if the file has been automatically downloaded.
   

Technical Support: Email CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov or call 1-833-ASK-OEED (1-833-275-6333), Mon-Fri - 8:30am - 6:00pm ET for assistance. Do not contact the USDA CEC (Client Experience Center) for assistance with this training system.