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GENERAL INFORMATIONNomination Procedure: Refer to the course outlines as some training requires the approval of the Federal and/or State Veterinarian in your state. All requests for training should be sent to: Director's Office Register Early: Mail or FAX your registration early but no later than 2 months prior to the course to assure availability. Telephone Registration: Registration will not be accepted by telephone; however, registrations sent by FAX to Area Code (515) 663-7332 will be accepted if authorizing signature is included. Confirmation Notification by the NVSL: A letter confirming receipt of the nomination will be sent to the individual submitting the request. Approximately 1 month before the course, an informational packet containing specific materials on the course will be sent directly to the trainee. The packet will contain an agenda, specifics on the course, an invoice, logistical details on motels and transportation to Ames, etc., a form to be returned to the NVSL to confirm attendance, and any any other appropriate information. Confirmation and Payment by the Trainee: The informational packet will contain a confirmation form that should be returned by the trainee as soon as possible but no later than the date indicated on the form. The full tuition payment is due at this time. Payment can be by VISA, Master Card, check, or money order (U.S. dollars payable to the USDA, APHIS). Instructions for paying the tuition will be included in the informational packet. Substitutions: We encourage substitutions if you cannot attend a course. Employers may substitute another participant until the beginning of the course. Withdrawals: You may withdraw from the class up to 2 weeks before the course begins with a full refund of tuition. After that date, refunds will be reduced by 1 day's tuition. Substitutions will be accepted up until the beginning of the course with no change in the tuition. Accessibility: Participants needing special arrangements due to visual, hearing, or mobility impairment should contact the NVSL Training Office at least 4 weeks before the course to discuss specific needs and accommodations. Interpreters: All courses are taught in English. The trainee must provide his/her own interpreter if one is needed. Transportation/Housing: Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and paying their own costs for transportation, housing, and food. The NVSL will provide appropriate information on motels and transportation along with course information prior to the course. Assistance will also be provided in making motel reservations. Purchasing Reagents: Unless otherwise indicated by the course outline, reagents for use during the course will be provided. If you want to purchase any reagents to take with you after the course, arrangements must be made prior to the course. Costs for reagents going to foreign countries must be prepaid. A Department of Commerce license may be required for reagents leaving the country. In addition, either a permit for importation into the receiving country or a letter from the foreign Ministry of Agriculture stating that a permit is not necessary is also required. For information on purchasing reagents, call Area Code (515) 663-7571 or FAX (515) 663-7332. Equal Opportunity: Training will be provided without discrimination for any nonmerit reason such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or membership or nonmembership in an employee organization. To contact the NVSL Training Office: E-mail: NVSL Training@aphis.usda.gov |