Food poisoning can seriously damage the reputation of your establishment. Whether it is word-of-mouth from one upset customer or an outbreak involving many people, food poisoning can ruin your business. The best way to prevent food poisoning is through education. The Food Handler Training and Certification Course will provide you and your staff with the knowledge they need to prevent food poisoning.

The foodhandler certification course is presented at locations in Peterborough City and County as listed below, or may also be taken online.  For more information about the online course, visit www.ingoodhands.ca

Food Handler Training and Certification Course
Over 5000 people have taken this course from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit since 1997. Are you one of them? If not, register now!

This six hour course is essential for anyone who prepares and serves food to the public. Topics covered include:

• legislation and the role of the Health Unit
• chemical, physical and biological hazards in food
• proper food handling techniques with an emphasis on temperature control
• personal hygiene
• cleaning and sanitizing

This course concludes with an exam. Successful participants will receive a Certificate in Safe Food Handling which is valid throughout the province for five years. 
 

To register for any of the courses below call (705) 743-1000 or click here to E-mail your registration. Please include the type and date of course, your name, phone number and food premise where working. 
 

Courses Dates:

Food Handler Training and Certification Course

Friday, June 25th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Friday August 20th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Friday, September 17th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Peterborough County-City Health Unit