Safe food handling is essential to protecting the health and well-being of clients in care settings. This course provides caregivers with foundational knowledge of food safety principles and Washington State food safety regulations. 

Learners will review best practices for preventing food-borne illness, maintaining sanitary environments, and handling, preparing, and storing food safely in home and community-based settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common causes of food-borne illness and strategies to prevent contamination.

2. Demonstrate safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices.

3. Apply Washington State food safety regulations in caregiving environments.