Food Safety in Health and Care – Level 1 – Online CPD Training Course

Food Safety in Health and Care – Level 1 – Online CPD Training Course – Food Hygiene Training – Food Safety Laws & Regulations – Skills for Health Aligned 

Welcome to our ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ online training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

They are also developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, UK Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies.

Food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ online training course

Study method – Online, self-paced

Course format – Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration – Part-time (1-year access)

Qualification – CPD certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smartphones

Awarded Body – CPD Accreditation Service (UK)

Anticipated duration (Indicative CPD hours) – 2 hours.

Who is the online food safety course for?

This ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

• NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
• Locum doctors and nurses
• Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
• Agency nurses
• Agency workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support workers
• Care assistants
• Nursery staff
• Teachers and teaching staff
• Community services.

All healthcare and social care staff should complete online food safety courses. This includes voluntary staff and unpaid working in NHS and private hospitals. Locum doctors, locum allied health professionals, agency nurses and healthcare assistants can also complete this ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning courses.

These food safety training courses are also relevant for health and social care support workers, including those who work for nursing care homes, residential care homes and charities.

Course aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of this ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ training course are to:

• To provide the learner with an adequate understanding of the legislation regarding food safety,
• To provide an awareness of common food hazards,
• Provide the learners with tips on how to store, handle and prepare food safely,
• To provide essential food safety & food hygiene training resources in an engaging and meaningful way, and
• To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ online training course, the learner will:

• Have a good understanding of UK food safety legislation,
• Know why food safety awareness is essential for health and social care workers,
• Know the common food hazards,
• Understand the problems related to food contamination,
• Know how food contamination can be minimised,
• Have an awareness of common disease-causing bacteria and viruses,
• Be aware of the importance of personal hygiene concerning food safety,
• Know the importance of effective cleaning to minimise food hazards, and
• Know the importance of time and temperature of food safety.

What is covered in this online food safety course?

This ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning course covers the following:

• An introduction to food safety legislation,
• Why it is essential for healthcare workers to be aware of food hygiene,
• The common food hazards,
• Problems relating to food contamination,
• How food contamination can be minimised,
• An awareness of common disease-causing bacteria and viruses,
• Importance of personal hygiene concerning food safety,
• Other personal hygiene considerations for food handlers
• The importance of effective cleaning to minimise food hazards
• Recommendations for keeping food safe
• The importance of time and temperature concerning food safety
• Top tips on safe handling and preparation of food.

Why is food safety training important?

Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes several routines that should be followed to avoid potential health hazards.

Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses. The Food Standards Agency (UK) educates consumers about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.

It is essential for people to understand how their behaviour and activities contribute to the safety of food and how they can decrease the risk of foodborne illness. From processes on the farm to practices in the kitchen, human activities play an essential role in food safety.

Food Safety Act 1990 – a guide for UK businesses

The Food Safety Act 1990 (as amended) provides the framework for all food legislation in Britain. The guidance is for all types of food business in England, Wales and Scotland. A similar law applies in Northern Ireland.

The primary responsibilities for all food businesses under the Act are:

• to ensure you do not include anything in food, remove anything from food or treat food in any way which means it would be damaging to the health of people eating it
• to ensure that the food you serve or sell is of nature, substance or quality which consumers would expect
• to ensure that the food is labelled, advertised and presented in a way that is not false or misleading

The guidance takes account of amendments to the Act in the General Food Regulations 2004 and the Food Safety Act 1990 (Amendment) Regulations 2004.

Requirements

To complete this ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning course, you will need access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our  ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ training courses are suitable for:

• Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area,
• Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD),
• Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Assessment and certification

At the end of this food safety  ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment. On successful completion of the knowledge test (80% pass mark), learners will be able to download a FREE CPD certificate that is valid for one year.

Course accreditation

The content of this online ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Payment and additional information

After adding your ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ e-learning course (s) to the shopping cart (by selecting Add to Cart), you will be able to make a secure payment using all major credit and debit cards.

Once you have purchased your ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ online training course (s), you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. You will then receive a link and login details to access your e-learning course (s) within a few minutes of purchase.

How to access your food safety training course

1. Pay for your courses (All major debit and credit cards accepted)
2. Once you have registered, you will receive your login details within a few minutes
3. You will then be able to reset your password, log in and take your selected online course (s)
4. On completion, you will be asked to complete an end of course assessment (minimum 80% to pass)
5. You can immediately download, save or print your CPD Accredited Certificate
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What is the Skills for Health’ UK ‘Core Skills Training Framework’ (CSTF)?

There is increasing recognition that there are wide variations in the quality and consistency of healthcare training provided across the UK. To minimise these challenges, LearnPac Systems works with various UK health and social care organisations to develop statutory and mandatory training courses in line with Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). This includes mandatory training courses in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework – CSTF Statutory Mandatory Training Subject Guide Version 1.3, Skills for Health Clinical Care UK Core Skills Training Framework Subject Guide April 2015 and other awareness courses for health and social care workers.

This online ‘food safety in health and care (food hygiene)’ course was developed in line with the CSTF learning outcomes.

Why choose our accredited e-learning courses?

The benefits of using our accredited e-learning courses in the workplace include:

• National Skills Academy for Health national delivery partner
• The UK accredited e-learning provider
• An approved UK training centre
• Ofqual accredited qualifications
• Nationally recognised CPD certificates
• Free blended learning environment to support existing training
• Access your online training immediately
• The highly interactive e-learning portal
• Substantial cost reductions (no travel fees & other expenses)
• Embrace the benefits of eLearning for healthcare providers
• Significant person hour reductions
• Online training only takes as long as the learners needs
• Low carbon footprint through e-learning
• Over 1000 online CPD courses
• Repository of online learning materials and assessment
• Fully qualified and experienced trainers, instructors and assessors
• Subject matter experts and content developers
• Convert your existing classroom courses to e-learning courses
• All training courses based on the latest guidance and best practice

Food Safety Training – Level 1 – Online CPD Training Course – Food Hygiene Training – Food Safety Laws & Regulations – Skills for Health UK CSTF Aligned E-Learning  Courses – LearnPac Systems UK