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Food Safety Courses - Schedule & Fees

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For a copy of the registration form for Level 1 and Level 1 RECERT courses, click here

 

Level 1 Courses held in Thunder Bay:

Fall 2011 Courses:

  • Tuesday, Sept 27 & Wednesday, Sept 28 (9am to 4pm each day)
  • Tuesday, Nov 22 & Wednesday, Nov 23 (9am to 4pm each day)

Winter 2012 Courses:

  • Tuesday, Jan 24 & Wednesday, Jan 25 (9am to 4pm each day)
  • Tuesday, March 13 & Wed, March 14 (9am to 4pm each day)
  • Tuesday, May 22 & Wednesday, May 23 (9am to 4pm each day)

Level 1 Course Outline:

  • How bacteria grow
  • How bacteria make us sick
  • Food poisoning
  • Causes for food contamination
  • Food Allergies
  • Responding to food poisoning
  • Hygiene and health issues
  • Hand washing
  • Safe serving and dispensing of food
  • The role of the public health inspector
  • Food premises regulations
  • safe food handling
  • Proper food temperatures
  • Receiving and storing food safely
  • Dish washing methods
  • Proper cleaning and sanitizing
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Program

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Level 1 RECERT Courses held in Thunder Bay:

Upcoming Recert Courses:

  • Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 1PM to 4PM
  • Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 1PM to 4PM

Note:  This course is designed for individuals who have completed either a Level 1 Food Safety Course at the Health Unit or the "In Good Hands" on-line course within the past five years and who certification has expired.  The recert course will provide updates on new or changed information.  Participants will complete a multiple choice exam at the end of the course and if succesful, will receive a new certificate and wallet card.

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District Course Information:

  • No courses scheduled at this time.
  • Please check the website regularly for updates.

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Registering:

Click here to register.

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Advanced Food Handling Course Information:

Click here for advanced course information.

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Online Food Safety Course - In Good Hands:

The Health Unit also offers an online food safety course that participants can take at their own pace.  For more information, click here to visit the In Good Hands website.

Last Updated: 7/6/2011

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