Food Hygiene in the Care Home
Training
Distance
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
6h
Reviews
Course programme
Training in basic food hygiene must now be given to all food handlers in care homes. This includes all kitchen staff, care assistants who help to serve food at meal times and any other member of staff likely to come into contact with food in the home. This areas covered include: food hygiene legislation; the causes and prevention of food poisoning; personal hygiene required by food handlers; the storage and temperature control of food; how to prepare and serve food; cleaning procedures; and handling of refuse. It also examines the more specific requirements of the care home environment, emphasising that older people are vulnerable and therefore more susceptible to food poisoning and other food related health issues.
Consultant: John Downer, FRIPH, MCIEH, MRSH Cert Ed, Food Hygiene Matters
Peer Review: Fran Rose
Standards:
Care Council for Wales Induction Section 2.5
Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 22, 32, 213, 214 & 246
Subjects covered include:
Personal Hygiene • Protective Clothing • Staff Health • Food Handling and Preparation • Cooking • Food Storage and Temperature Control • Cleaning and Disinfecting • Refuse • Pets & Pest Control • Hazard Analysis • Kitchen Access
Supporting Material:
An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 1 case study, 3 group and/or individual exercises and 2 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.
Duration:
27 minute video in 11 sections to be used in a suggested half day training session.
Food Hygiene in the Care Home