Vessel Sanitation Training

VSP offers training on public health practices that can be applied in a cruise ship setting. Training is largely based on criteria from the VSP Operations Manual 2005 [PDF - 1.64 MB] and is broken up into 14 training courses that are specified below. The training is being updated to reflect the VSP 2011 Operations Manual.

Overview of the Vessel Sanitation Program	Investigations of Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreaks
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)	Housekeeping and Infection Control
Environmental Health: Air Systems and Child Activity Centers	Equipment and Facilities
Integrated Pest Management	Microworld
Foodborne Illnesses	Food Protection
Potable Water	Cross Connection Control
Waterborne Illnesses	Swimming Pools and Whirlpool Spas

Types of Training

Seminar Training

Training seminars are offered six times per year in both Miami and Seattle and are limited to cruise ship employees. For more information about training dates, how to register, and location, see: VSP Seminar Training

Electronic Training Series

The electronic training sessions and activities are publically available at any time. Copies are available in Flash Video, WMV files, and by DVD.

• VSP Web site - View (Flash) or Download (WMV) Training Videos (Free of charge)
• Public Health Foundation - Order DVDs ($60)