Silliker Laboratories - Upcoming Short Courses

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Upcoming Short Courses

Beginning Laboratory Methods in Food Microbiology
8/12/08 - 8/13/08 (Chicago Heights, IL)

This two day course teaches new lab technicians the basics of lab safety and how to use common laboratory tools and testing equipment, and proper techniques for conducting microbiological tests.

Effective Environmental Monitoring & Aseptic Techniques
8/28/08 - 8/29/08 (Chicago, IL)

Understanding the microbial condition of the production environment is key to the overall success of your food safety system. A well-designed environmental monitoring program can help companies protect the integrity of products.

Food Safety Trainer
6/25/08 - 6/27/08 (Chicago, IL)

This 3 day course provides your GMP/QA trainers with the skills, knowledge, and materials they need to succeed.

Intermediate Lab Methods in Food Microbiology Proficiency Program

"Intermediate Lab Methods in Food Microbiology" registrants can augment and advance their knowledge through our three-part "Proficiency Program."
With the "Intermediate Lab Methods in Food Microbiology" short course serving as its centerpiece, the program begins with two Silliker Online University courses that participants must complete prior to attending the course. The finale is a challenging examination that evaluates participants comprehension.

Intermediate Laboratory Methods in Food Microbiology

This three day course provides students with hands-on training in techniques for the isolation and identification of pathogens important to the food industry.

Microbiological Concerns in Food Plant Sanitation and Hygiene

Implementing and maintaining effective sanitation and environmental monitoring programs provide critical and timely data about your processes.

Practical HACCP for Food Processors
5/21/08 - 5/23/08 (Chicago, IL)

Accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, our two and one-half day course teaches food professionals how to develop, implement and manage the HACCP plan.

Silliker HACCP Proficiency Program
5/21/08 - 5/23/08 (Chicago, IL)

"Practical HACCP" registrants can augment and advance their knowledge through our three-part "Proficiency Program."
With the "Practical HACCP" short course serving as its centerpiece, the program begins with three Silliker Online University courses that participants must complete prior to attending the course.
STEP 1: Participants must complete the 3 online courses found in this curriculum prior to attending the public short course: Overview of HACCP; Prerequisite Programs and Preliminary Steps; The Principles.
STEP 2: Accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, our two and one half day course teaches food professionals how to develop, implement and manage HACCP plans.
STEP 3: Complete a challenging examination that evaluates comprehension of core HACCP principles and concepts.