Certified Food Handling & Safety for PSWs and Hospitality Staff
Certified Food Handling & Safety for PSWs and Hospitality Staff
Overview
Essential food safety for every frontline. Whether you’re a personal support worker or a restaurant professional, this certification equips you with the critical skills to handle, store, and serve food safely—protecting the health of those you care for and serve.
Course Details
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4 hours, 1 day
English
Virtual
Virtual, No Exam with Certification
Craig Thompson Wood, Certified Food Safety Trainer
Valued by employers in both healthcare and food service, this certification proves your commitment to safety and quality care.
You're not alone. Whether you have a quick question or need guidance, support is provided personally by the course instructor to help you succeed.
- AODA Compliance
Fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our platform meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards for inclusive learning.
Duration: 4 hours, 1 day
Language: English
Format: Virtual
Instructor: Craig Thompson Wood, Certified Food Safety Trainer
Certification: Valued by employers in both healthcare and food service, this certification proves your commitment to safety and quality care.
Support: You're not alone. Whether you have a quick question or need guidance, support is provided personally by the course instructor to help you succeed.
- AODA Compliance
Fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our platform meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards for inclusive learning.
Prerequisites & Requirements
To participate in this online course, learners will need:
- Basic English comprehension (listening and reading)
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection
- A webcam-enabled device for the proctored online certification exam
- Commitment to complete the self-paced slideshow presentation and final exam
Course Sections
The course sections are as follows:
Lesson 01: Public Health Laws
This section explains how the government laws and public health inspectors help keep our food safe, and what your role is in following those rules.
Lesson 02: Foodborne Illness
This section looks at how food can make people sick, what causes foodborne illness, and how to prevent it.
Lesson 03: Safe Food Handling
This section covers the four basic rules of safe food handling—keeping clean, separating raw and cooked foods, cooking food properly, and storing it safely—to help prevent illness and keep food safe.
Lesson 04: Cross-Contamination
This section explains how to keep germs from spreading between foods, tools, and surfaces to help keep everyone safe.
Lesson 05: Food Flow
This section explains the eight stages of food flow—from receiving to serving—and how to spot and prevent safety risks at each step.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Food Handling and Safety Certificate for Frontlines and PSWs is an easy-to-follow online course that teaches the basics of keeping food safe—whether you’re working in healthcare, caregiving, or the restaurant industry. Through simple lessons and a final exam, you’ll learn how to handle, cook, and store food properly, understand food safety laws, and prevent illness, all with support and guidance along the way.
Yes, you will receive a certificate! Once you complete the course and score 70% or higher on the online exam, your Food Handling and Safety Certificate will be automatically generated and sent to you right away.
No prior experience is required. This course is designed for both beginners and experienced individuals who want to improve their food safety knowledge in caregiving or healthcare settings.
Yes! You’ll be guided through the lessons, and if you have any questions during the course, you can ask directly for help. After the course, you’re welcome to email craig@mchealtheducation.ca for support anytime.
For questions related to the food safety course you can send your enquiries to craig@mchealtheducation.ca
You can send your enquiries to craig@mchealtheducation.ca
For questions regarding a replacement food safety certificate please send an email to craig@mchealtheducation.ca
Yes. MC Health Education is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Students who require academic or testing accommodations can contact Craig Thompson-Wood at craig@mchealtheducation.ca. All information is kept confidential, and course materials are available in alternate formats upon request.
