Food Safety Certification Course

WHAT IS THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE 

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.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Food Safety Course is a full day course facilitated by a Certified Public Health inspector. This course is intended for those who prepare or serve food to the public.

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 2010 schedule of courses being held in our Barrie office. Please call to book your spot before sessions are filled. (The Food Safety Course can be arranged off-site if there are more than 10 participants.)

 Wed    Jan 20    9am - 4pm

 Wed    Feb 17    9am - 4pm

 Wed    Mar 17    9am - 4pm

Thu      Apr 22     9am - 4pm

 Wed    May 26    9am - 4pm

 Thu     Jul 22      9am - 4pm

 Wed    Sep 23    9am - 4pm

 Mon    Oct 25    9am - 4pm

 Wed    Nov 24    9am - 4pm

 Wed    Dec 14    9am - 4pm