Prevention and Control of Enteric Viruses
The Enteric Viruses Control Specialist certificate program is designed for berry growers, frozen fruit processors, and re-packers who perform work in growing, harvesting, and processing produce.
Participants who complete the five course certificate program will be formally recognized as an expert, designated to control Enteric Viruses within their facilities.
This certificate program is based on the Enteric Viruses Control Program, devised by the AFFI Frozen Fruit Working Group encompassing five core areas: good agricultural practices (GAPs), facility/processing operations, worker health and hygiene, water management, and waste management.
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Controlling the use of water and water sources can help prevent your products from transmitting enteric illness. This includes risk assessments, testing, irrigation, and washing of produce. Learn how to apply this to your organization.
After completing this course, you will be able to recognize:
The water source risk assessment process.
The importance of agricultural water source testing.
The significance of water quality for irrigation purposes, washing harvested produce, and processing.
The significance of water used in processing produce.
Course length: 1 hour
Learn how to handle tools and equipment in a manner that prevents your food from transmitting enteric viruses. Learn best practices for cleaning, storage, and product transport.
After completing this course, you will be able to recognize:
The importance of cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment.
The importance of cleaning vehicles used to transport harvested produce.
The importance of hygienic conditions during storage.
Course length: 40 minutes
Learn about Norovirus and Hepatitis A and how to prevent the spread of these enteric viruses in food products.
After completing this course, you will be able to recognize:
How Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted
The symptoms of Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus
How to prevent the spread of Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus
Course length: 40 minutes
Learn how to properly handle waste to prevent the spread of enteric viruses in your food products.
After completing this course, you will be able to recognize:
The role of field/farm inspection in relation to waste management and evidence for at-risk activities.
Harvesting criteria in relation to waste management.
Maintain hygienic conditions in packing and processing areas.
Cleanup procedures for bodily fluids.
Procedures for the disposal of waste.
Course length: 1 hour
Employee Health and Hygiene is a key factor in keeping your product safe. Learn how your organization can stop the spread of enteric illness from employees to food.
After completing this course, you will be able to recognize:
How employees can prevent the spread of Norovirus and Hepatitis A virus
The steps growers, producers, and processors can take to prevent the spread of enteric viruses among employees to food
Course length: 35 minutes
Este paquete consta de los siguientes cinco cursos: prevención y control de virus entéricos en ambientes de producción y procesamiento de alimentos – Introducción sobre los virus entéricos transmitidos por los alimentos; salud e higiene del trabajador; control en el uso agua; el papel del equipo y las herramientas; y manejo de desechos. Si adquiere este paquete estará inscrito en los 5 cursos. A partir del momento de su inscripción tendrá 6 meses para terminar los 5 cursos. Al finalizar, también recibirá el certificado del programa para el control de los virus entéricos que tiene una vigencia de tres años, después de los cuales puede renovarlo.
Al terminar este curso podrá reconocer:
La importancia de la limpieza y saneamiento de las herramientas y equipo
La importancia de limpiar los vehículos usados para transportar producto cosechado
La importancia de las condiciones higiénicas durante el almacenamiento
Duración del curso: 40 minutos
Al terminar este curso podrá reconocer:
Cómo los empleados pueden prevenir la propagación de Norovirus y virus de la Hepatitis A
Las medidas que los agricultores, productores y procesadores pueden implementar para prevenir la propagación de virus entéricos entre los trabajadores y hacia los alimentos
Duración del curso: 35 minutos
Al terminar este curso podrá reconocer:
El papel que tiene la inspección del campo/huerta en relación con el manejo de residuos y la evidencia de actividades de riesgo
Criterios de cosecha relacionados con el manejo de residuos
Mantener las condiciones higiénicas en las áreas de empaque y procesamiento
Procedimientos de limpieza de fluidos corporales
Procedimientos para la disposición de residuos
Duración del curso: 1 hora
Al terminar este curso podrá reconocer:
El proceso de evaluación de riesgos de la fuente de agua
La importancia del análisis del agua de uso agrícola
La importancia de la calidad del agua usada para riego, lavado de producto cosechado, y procesamiento
La importancia del agua usada en el procesamiento de producto agrícolas
Duración del curso: 1 hora
Al terminar este curso podrá reconocer:
Cómo pueden transmitirse el Norovirus y el virus de la Hepatitis A
Los síntomas de infección por Norovirus y virus de la Hepatitis A
Cómo prevenir la propagación de Norovirus y del virus de la Hepatitis A
Duración del curso: 40 minutos
Prevention and Control of Enteric Viruses Program FAQs
Do I have to take all five courses in the Prevention and Control of Enteric Viruses Program?
The courses can be taken independently. That may be helpful for focusing training on certain groups of food employees. However, only after all five courses are completed, can the Enteric Viruses Control Specialist program certificate be issued.
What do you receive upon completion of this course?
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Enteric Viruses Control Specialist certificate that is valid for three years and will be formally recognized. Participants may also request a letter be sent to their CEO or supervisor upon completion of the Enteric Viruses Control Specialist.
Does it matter what order I take the courses?
The recommended order of courses is:
Foodborne Enteric Viruses
Worker Health and Hygiene
Controlled Use of Water
Equipment and Tools
Waste Management
Prevention and Control of Enteric Viruses in Food Production and Processing Environments Bundle includes all five courses: Foodborne Enteric Viruses, Worker Health and Hygiene, Controlled Use of Water, Equipment and Tools, and Waste Management.