Public Health Veterinary Training Weeks 1&2
(PHV1_2026-1102)
February 2-12, 2026
Nominations are due: Monday, January 19, 2026
Nominations are to be entered in the Registration Application (Syberworks) by the District Resource Coordinators or Program Area POC and State POCs. If unable to submit nominations via the Registration Application, use the attached Excel spreadsheet and submit to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov. Please include the employee’s full legal name.
Week One of the PHV class begins on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 am ET.
(8:00 am CT, 7:00 am MT, and 6:00 am PT)
Week Two of the PHV class ends on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm ET.
(5:00 pm CT, 4:00 pm MT, 3:00 pm PT)
The class starts at 9:00 am ET and ends at 6:00 pm ET on each day of the training.
Course Overview
The Public Health Veterinary training program includes the Inspection Methods course. Public Health Veterinary (PHV) participants enrolled in this class must previously have attended an Inspection Methods (IM or VIM) class.
These two weeks (9 days) will consist of online training and will focus on FSIS as a public health regulatory agency and animal dispositions/food safety.
In-plant Mentoring. The three weeks (or more) following the classroom training will consist of in-plant mentoring. All scheduling for these weeks will be completed by the respective districts. This training will be conducted by a District veterinarian mentor who has attended PHV Mentor training.
The Final Week of the PHV course consists of online training which begins on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:00 am ET – Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm ET. The class starts at 9:00 am ET and ends at 6:00 pm ET on each day of the training. The Final Exam will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET.
Course Logistics
This course will be conducted virtually (online) through Microsoft Teams.
PHV participants will need their government computer, audio via computer or phone, and internet access via MiFi, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. NOTE: Participants are required to use a government-issued computer. If a government-issued computer or other equipment is needed, please submit a request to CEC prior to the class.
Prior to the class, POCs will be provided with instructions to share with participants including Microsoft Teams access information. POCs must provide this information to the students prior to the start of the class. Participants should test the functionality of their government-issued computer and other equipment prior to the beginning of the class.
For technical assistance with accessing the training, send an email to CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov. Do not contact the CEC Help Desk. For assistance with any government issued equipment, please contact the CEC Help Desk.
If you have any questions regarding the course, send an email to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov.
The upcoming course calendar and course materials can be accessed on the FSIS website at: Inspection Training & Videos | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov).