FOOD
HANDLER - CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHY ATTEND?
After successfully passing a standardized exam, the participant will be
recognized as a "Certified Food Handler" under the Ministry of Health
Food Handler Training Protocol
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Current Food Safety Issues
- Role of the Public Health Inspector
- Microbiology
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Public Health Legislation
- Food Borne Illness
- Food Allergies
- Food Temperature Control
- Personal Hygiene
- Pest Control
In order to accommodate all food handlers, we provide you with options to
obtain your Food Handler Certificate.
REGISTRATION:
Fee $50.00
Seminars conducted by Certified Public Health Inspectors. The seminar course
consists of a one day session (approximately 6 hours). For your convenience, the
seminar will take place at the health unit office nearest to you.
Attendees will receive:
- Probe thermometer
- Copy of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation
- Course material
LOCATION DATES SEMINARS WILL BE OFFERED:
Brockville:
Courses are held the last Tuesday of April and October
Smiths Falls:
Courses are held the last Thursday of April and October
Seminars run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (approximately). Registration is at 8:30
a.m. Seminars are held at the Health Unit office addresses listed at bottom right.
Attendees will be responsible for their own lunches.
REGISTRATION:
To register for the seminar please phone 613-283-2740 or 1-800-267-7918
Payment is to be made at least two weeks prior to the course. No fees are
accepted at the door. (Registration is at 8:30 a.m.)
REVIEW SEMINARS:
Fee $5.00
Have you attended our Food Handler's Course in the past three years?
Have you completed a Hospitality Course from a recognized institution?
If you have = Attend a 1½ hour review session and challenge the exam.
Indicate this preference and you will be contacted by Health Unit staff to
arrange a time and location. Certification is only granted to those who pass the
examination with a mark of at least 70%. Participants who are not successful may
arrange to attend a review seminar and re-challenge the exam.
OTHER EDUCATION AVAILABLE:
- On Site Workshops conducted by Certified Public Health Inspectors
- Workshops cover Food Safety/Sanitation topics
- Duration approximately one hour
- HACCP Workshops - Specific to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
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