FSPCA PCQI Training

This online PCQI training is designed for individuals who will be assuming the role of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) or for anyone interested in learning more about the requirements of the FSMA rule and how to develop a Food Safety Plan that meets those requirements.

Subpart C of the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule requires that food facilities develop and implement a written Food Safety Plan. All facilities that are subject to Subpart C must have a trained PCQI available to perform or oversee the responsibilities. Most facilities that register with the FDA fall under the rule.

This is the only online course which is fully self-paced that allows you to earn the official FSPCA PCQI certificate. You may begin anytime and work at your own pace, complete the training as it suits your schedule.

How the Course Works

The course includes 16 chapters, each containing videos and interactive exercises that provide hands-on experience in creating and implementing a Food Safety Plan that meets the requirements of the FSMA rule. Real-world scenarios are used to reinforce the concepts learned in each chapter.

Throughout the course, you will work with a model Food Safety Plan and complete exercises that guide you through each step of the process of writing a Food Safety Plan.

There is no final exam. There are interactive exercises within the training which you must pass, with a score of 80%, in order to move on to the next. If you do not pass, you may try again.

By the end of the training, you will have gained valuable experience and a deeper understanding of the steps involved in developing and implementing a Food Safety Plan that meets the requirements of the FSMA rule.

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This training will cover

• Background and guidance information on food safety
• How to Develop a Food Safety Plan
• Interactive, hands-on practice developing a Food Safety Plan
• Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation
• Good Manufacturing Practices and other Prerequisite Programs
• Biological Food Safety Hazards
• Chemical, Physical, and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards
• Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan
• Resources for Food Safety Plans
• Hazard Analysis and preventive Controls Determination
• Process, Food Allergen, Sanitation and Supply Chain Preventive Controls
• Verification and Validation Procedures
• Food Allergen Preventive Controls
• Record-keeping Procedures
• Recall Plans
• Regulation Overview

Why Take this PCQI Online Training

• Learn how to perform the responsibilities of the PCQI, including how to write a Food Safety Plan. This is the FSPCA standardized curriculum
• Students receive the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) and International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI/FSPCA) certificate
• Participating in this course meets the requirements for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
• Taking this course is one way to meet that requirement, and your certificate will show that you have been trained under the FSPCA standardized curriculum.