Safe food handling is critical to protecting the health and well-being of clients in care settings. This course introduces caregivers to essential food safety principles and relevant regulations.

Participants will learn best practices for preventing food-borne illness, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, and safely handling, preparing, and storing food in home and community-based settings. The training supports caregivers in delivering safe, compliant, and responsible care.

Learning Objectives:

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

2. Demonstrate safe practices for handling, preparing, and storing food

3. Apply state food safety regulations in caregiving environments