Overview
This web course will introduce participants to the custom processing of all types of meats and fish for human consumption and related terminology. The course will describe both current processing methods and emerging and lesser-known processes. The hazards and control measures associated with custom meat and fish processing will be described.
Cost
The cost for this web course is $100.00 or you can choose three (3) courses for $250.00.
Scope
The course is a self-paced, web-based course that will introduce personnel to the processes utilized for custom processing meats and fish. The course will describe recognized-as-safe methods for all types of meat and fish products not amenable to the United States Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act and fish products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration in small to medium processing facilities. Handling procedures, processing functions and the appropriate controls for ensuring the safety of custom processed food products will be described.
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is industry and federal, state, tribal, territorial and local food inspectors.
Course Progression
Each module should take one hour to complete and may be completed at the participant’s own pace. Participants must complete all six modules before taking the course post-test.
This self-paced course will be delivered using PowerPoint-style presentations designed by content experts, video scenarios for participant review, interactive activities in each module and other resources for participants to review.
A multiple-choice post-test will be administered at the end of module 6. The post-test will be available to participants who complete all 6 modules. A minimum score of 70% is required for passing and to permit participants to download the completion certificate.
To request this course
Technical Requirements
| Operating System | Browser/Version | Plug-ins | Pop-up Blockers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 8, 8.1 | IE 9 or above Firefox Google Chrome | MS office viewer (Word, PPT, Excel) Adobe PDF Reader 8 or above Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above | Disable |
| Mac OS X | Safari Firefox Google Chrome | Adobe PDF Reader for Mac Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above | Disable |