Food Safety & Hygiene
This course covers essential principles of food safety and hygiene, equipping carers with the knowledge to handle, prepare, and store food safely while reducing risks of contamination and promoting health and wellbeing.
Course Content
This course is comprised of 23 lessons and 6 quizzes. You can view the course structure by clicking the section headings.
1. Introduction to Dementia
- Learning Objectives
- Importance of Food Safety
2. Foodborne Illnesses & Prevention
- Foodborne Illnesses Overview
- Common Foodborne Illnesses
- High-Risk Groups
- Quiz
3. Personal Hygiene & Carer Safety
- Handwashing
- Carer Hygiene Practices
- Protective Clothing
- Gloves
- Quiz
4. Safe Food Handling & Storage
- Safe Food Storage
- The Danger Zone
- Preventing Cross-Contamination
- Cleaning & Sanitising
- Quiz
5. Safe Cooking Practices
- Cooking to Correct Temperature
- Safe Cooking Methods
- Quiz
6. Meal Preparation & Dietary Considerations
- Safe Meal Preparation Environments
- Addressing Dietary Restrictions
- Importance of Nutrition
- Quiz
7. Food Allergies & Intolerances
- Identifying Common Allergens
- Preventing Cross-Contact
- Quiz
8. Legislation & Responsibilities
- UK Food Safety Regulations
- Carer Responsibilities
- Key Learning Points
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- 45 Minutes
- Access on Any Device
- CPD Accredited
- 23 Lessons
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