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Meat & Poultry Processing at Retail - Online Training Course

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What is it? 

This course is the internet companion to AFDO's Meat & Poultry Processing at Retail Training Manual and it provides essential information to benefit field regulatory personnel as well as food retailers.  Sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the course is administered via the internet and can be completed as the participant's time allows from the convenience of any computer with internet access, 24/7.

Cost? 

There is no cost to participate in the course...it is complimentary.  A nominal fee of $15 will be charged for an optional printed formal Certificate of Training (details below).

Course Information 

The course is broken into thirteen (13) modules which must be taken consecutively.  At the end of each module is a quiz which must be successfully completed before the participant will be permitted to continue on to the next module. Only one (1) quiz question can be missed in order to pass the module.  Participants are permitted to re-take the module until the quiz is passed.

Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - Food Safety Hazards
Module 3 - Hazards Preventive Measures
Module 4 - HACCP Prerequisites & Sanitation
Module 5 - Preliminary Steps to a HACCP Plan
Module 6 - HACCP Hazard Analysis
Module 7 - The HACCP Plan
Module 8 - Raw Meats & Grinding
Module 9 - Curing Meats
Module 10 - Smoking Meats
Module 11 - Sausage Making
Module 12 - Fermented & Dried Sausage
Module 13 - Dried Meat Products

Enrollment 

You will need to send an e-mail requesting enrollment in the Meat & Poultry Processing at Retail Online Training Course.  You will need to include the following information in your request:

Upon enrollment, you will receive an e-mail message which contains a link that will get you started.  It will also be helpful for you to review the Course Orientation before you begin.  It will walk you through screen navigatin and what to expect as you take the course.

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Certificate of Training 

Upon course completion, the participant may print a copy of their course transcript for their training records.  If a printed formal certificate of training is desired, a written request along with payment in the amount of $15 must be submitted.  The request must include participant's name, e-mail address, mailing address (to mail the certificate) and the certificate number provided in training completion record.  Certificates will be mailed within two (2) weeks of receipt of request.

Questions?

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the AFDO Office at (717) 757-2888 or by e-mail at afdo@afdo.org.

Thank you very much for your interest in this outstanding course.


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