Food safety

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About the course

Food safety is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of those in care. This course on Food Safety and Hygiene provides care professionals with the skills to handle, prepare, and store food safely, following proper hygiene standards. It covers everything from personal hygiene to food storage, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

What will you learn

Food Safety Essentials: Understand the principles of food safety, including proper hygiene practices, cross-contamination prevention, and safe food storage.
Food Hygiene Laws and Regulations: Learn about legal requirements and guidelines that govern food safety in care environments.
Safe Food Handling: Gain practical skills in handling, preparing, and storing food to minimize the risk of contamination.
Personal Hygiene: Understand the importance of maintaining personal hygiene when working with food.
Responding to Food Safety Incidents: Learn how to respond appropriately to potential food safety risks, including food poisoning.

Course Content

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Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Introduction to Food Safety

Why Food Safety is Important in Health and Social Care Settings

Food Safety Legislation

Policies and Procedures in Care Settings

Food Safety Inspections and Hygiene rating

Knowledge check – Sorting Questions: Understanding Food Safety Basics

Module 2: Personal Hygiene and Contamination 3 Topics

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Hygiene and clothing

Understanding and Preventing Different Types of Contamination

CoSHH

Module 3: Foodborne Illnesses and Bacterial Growth 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Understanding Foodborne Illnesses and Bacterial Growth

Why Food Poisoning is Serious in Vulnerable Adults

What to Do If You Suspect Food Poisoning in a Vulnerable Adult

Knowledge Check – Sorting-Drop Questions: Understanding Foodborne Illnesses and Bacterial Growth

Module 4: The 4 C’s of Food Hygiene 4 Topics

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The 4 C’s of Food Hygiene and Effective Kitchen Practices

Temperature Control and Safe Food Handling

Colour-Coded Equipment

Acrylamide

Module 5: Food Storage, Freezing, and Defrosting 5 Topics

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Food Storage

Best-Before and Use-By Dates

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Case Study

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References

References:

Food Standards Agency (FSA), Foodborne Illness Statistics.
- Over 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness are reported in the UK each year.
- URL: FSA Food Safety
World Health Organization (WHO), Hand Hygiene Guidelines.
- Handwashing can reduce the spread of infections by up to 50%.
- URL: WHO Hand Hygiene
Food Standards Agency (FSA), Foodborne Pathogens.
- Campylobacter is responsible for over 280,000 cases of food poisoning in the UK each year.
- URL: FSA Pathogens Information
Food Standards Agency (FSA), Temperature Guidelines.
- Bacteria can multiply rapidly in the danger zone between 5°C and 63°C.
- URL: FSA Temperature Control
Food Standards Agency (FSA), Defrosting Guidelines.
- Improper defrosting is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
- URL: FSA Defrosting