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VSP Training for Cruise Ship Employees

  • 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 and is broken up into 14 sessions and includes the following topics
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    - VSP Overview - Outbreak Investigations
    - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - Housekeeping
    - 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

  • The training is offered through the following:
  • Training seminars are offered six times per year in both Miami and Seattle and are limited to cruise ship employees.
  • Electronic training is available through both the VSP Web site and on DVD. The VSP Web site offers a free version in Flash video. DVDs will soon be available through the Public Health Foundation. To order a copy, please visit the Public Health Foundation Web site at http://www.phf.org/.