Shellfish FY2009

ORAU State Training Classroom Course Schedule 
FY09 & FY10
SHELLFISH

 

FD140 - Basic Shellfish Plant Sanitation (not offered in FY09)

Course Description: This course is designed for state and local government shellfish program personnel with minimal knowledge in shellfish sanitation.  The course will cover the public health aspects of shellfish plant inspections.  Specific topics covered in the course include the introduction to the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), shellfish biology, plant premises, plant interior, water supply, plumbing, cross-connections, equipment and utensils, non-food contact surfaces, and records.  This course is a perquisite to FD241, Shellfish State Standardization Officer.

Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• • Apply consistent interpretation and application of the NSSP requirements
  • List and discuss the basic equipment used in a processing plant
  • Recognize and determine the various biological entities or function of shellfish biology applicable to sanitation and associated public health

Target Audience: Federal, state and local regulators conducting inspections of shellfish plants

Prerequisite:  N/A

• • CEU Credits: 2.0
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Enrollment limited to 40

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FD241 - Shellfish State Standardization

Course Description: This is the final course in the series required for qualification as a State Shellfish Standardization Officer under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.  The course teaches the uniform application of the requirements of the NSSP Model Ordinance, and helps prepare the candidate for the field component of the standardization process.  There is a brief review of HACCP principles as applied to shellfish processing plants; discussion of model sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and associated records; explanation of the requirements of the Model Ordinance from the requirements; and methods and forms for the review of the required records.  Inspection and recording techniques are discussed.

Individuals seeking certification are required to pass a final exam with a minimum score of 70%.  Certification as a State Standardization Officer is dependent upon satisfactory completion of this course and the field component of the standardization process.  The field standardization component is not part of this course.

Methods of instruction used include course manuals, supplementary handouts, case examples, question/answer and discussion sessions, lecture, and audio-visual aids.

*Note: The State Standardization Officers who are currently certified have fulfilled the Basic Shellfish Sanitation course requirement.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• • Apply the HACCP Principles to the NSSP requirements
  • Identify the sanitation requirements
  • Identify additional Model Ordinance requirements

Target Audience: Regulators who are seeking qualification as State Shellfish Standardization Officers under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of each of the following courses:

• • FD140, Basic Shellfish Plant Sanitation
  • FD248 National Seafood HACCP Alliance Training
  • FD249 Seafood HACCP Regulator Training

 

• • CEU Credits: 1.8
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Enrollment is limited to 40

Dates	Location	Registration Contact	FDA/ORA Trainer
TBD	California		Will Bet-Sayad 301-796-4523 Will.Bet-Sayad@fda.hhs.gov

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FD242 - Sanitary Surveys of Shellfish Growing Areas

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to teach applied methods of shoreline survey requirements and concepts.  This course will familiarize the student with basic concepts of sanitation for shellfish growing and harvest areas.  Methods of instruction include workshops, problem solving, case examples, and discussions.  The specific subject matter will vary based on local needs.  Examples of topics include: NSSP basic concepts and requirements, sanitary practices for commercial shellfish harvesters, biology of shellfish as related to public health, shellfish pollution, sampling, reporting, and record keeping requirements. 

A scientific calculator is required to participate fully and take the examination.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• • Apply methods of shoreline survey requirements and concepts
  • Identify the basic concepts of sanitation for shellfish growing and harvest areas
  • Identify the diseases associated with shellfish consumption and biology

Target Audience: Federal, state, and local regulators conducting inspections of shellfish growing areas.

Prerequisite: N/A

• • CEU Credits: 1.8
  • Course Duration 3 days
  • Enrollment is limited to 40

Dates	Location	Registration Contact	FDA/ORA Trainer
10/06-09/08	Wye Mills, MD NJ, VA via VTC	Charlotte Wilkins 757-441-3326 Charlotte.Wilkins@fda.hhs.gov	Will Bet-Sayad 301-796-4523 Will.Bet-Sayad@fda.hhs.gov

 

 

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