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Public health experts estimate that there are 11 to 13 million cases of food borne illness, or food poisoning, in Canada every year. Many of these are caused by mistakes in food safety made by food service workers.
Unsafe food handling practices can result in negative publicity associated with food borne illness, legal fees, increased insurance costs and professional embarrassment. Can you afford to lose customers, your reputation, or your business as a result of food borne illness?
The Certified Safe Food Handler Course is beneficial to anyone involved in food preparation and handling. Participants will improve skills in:
- Preparation of safe food products
- Increasing customer satisfaction
- Reducing food waste
This six hour course is taught by a Certified Public Health Inspector; an exam is held at the end of the class.
Upcoming Classes
April 16, 2012
May 14, 2012
Oct 15, 2012
Nov 5, 2012
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Exam Dates
April 23, 9 a.m.
May 23, 9 a.m.
Oct 22, 9 a.m.
Nov 13, 2:30 p.m.
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If you choose not to take the exam at the end of the full day course, you may take the one hour exam at the health unit the following week.
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A one day 6 hour course from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Health Unit auditorium. Lunch not provided.
Pre-registration is required (first come, first served basis). Enrolment limited.
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Recertification Classes
Oct 29, 2012
One session 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Health Unit auditorium
Pre-registration is required (first come, first served basis). Enrolment limited.
On successful completion, participants will receive a food safety certificate and wallet card. This certificate, valid for five years, meets requirements of Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is recognized by all Ontario Health Units.
Proposed legislation will require food handlers to have a safe food handling certificate.
You may participate in the Certified SAFE Food Handler Course by enrolling for the classroom sessions, or by registering for the In Good Hands online self-paced course. Taking the online course requires that you contact the Health Unit to write the final exam.
Contact & More Information
For more information you can contact the health unit at 519.482.3416, or toll free at 1.877.837.6143.
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