Food Safety Certification Course

Cost: $30.00

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Food Safety Course is a full day course in which you will work through the Proton Manual and is facilitated by a certified Public Health inspector. This course is intended for those who prepare or serve food to the public.

The Food Safety Certificate Course costs $30.00 per person (includes course, manual and exam). A receipt will be issued at the time of purchase.

Successful completion of the course and exam generates a certification as a Food Handler in Ontario and you will receive a certificate and wallet card.

This is a good opportunity for food handlers to meet their peers and share their experiences.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of the SMDHU Food Safety Certificate Course is to:

• train individuals who prepare and serve food to the public to become responsible food handlers by using safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques and;
• promote worker health and safety.

The objectives are to:

• emphasize food safety in a fast-paced, growth industry;
• encourage prevention of foodborne illness;
• protect the public and workers from harm;
• apply safe procedures for receiving, storing, preparing and serving food;
• reduce common errors in handling potentially hazardous foods.

UNITS OF STUDY

The units of study address the following topics:

1. Introduction
2. Inspection and Legislation
3. Microorganism/ Foodborne Illness Agents
4. Safe Food Sources
5. Safe Food Storage
6. Personal Hygiene
7. Cross-contamination and Sanitation
8. Time Temperature Abuse
9. HAACP
10. Review and Examination

The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and should take no more than one hour to complete. The minimum passing mark is 70%, (35/50).

See below for the 2012 schedule of courses being held in our Barrie office. Please call to book your spot before sessions are filled. There is a maximum of 20 participants per workshop. (The Food Safety Course can be arranged off-site for a minimum of 10 participants.)

Schedule for 2012 - Please call 705-721-7520 ext 7922 to register

Wednesday, January 25     9am - 4pm

Wednesday, February 29   9am - 4pm

Thursday, March 29            9am - 4pm

Thursday, April 26               9am - 4pm

Wednesday, May 23            9am - 4pm

Wednesday, June 20           9am - 4pm

Thursday, July 26                9am - 4pm

Thursday, August 23           9am - 4pm

Thursday, September 20     9am - 4pm

Thursday, October 25          9am - 4pm

Thursday, November 29       9am - 4pm

Thursday, December 13       9am - 4pm