Kelowna First Aid is one of the best training providers of food safety and FOODSAFE Training in Kelowna. There are many programs available, from food safety to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Our food safety programs are called FOODSAFE, the same with the other food safety programs in other provider locations. The creation of the FOODSAFE program was funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labor Development, primarily to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness in British Columbia.
How to Register for FOODSAFE Training Course in Kelowna?
To register for food safe training in Kelowna use the following contact information:
- Website Registration: Register Now
- Telephone Number: 250-277-1944
- Email: info@firstaidkelowna.ca
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Learning food safety: food service workers and administrative staff
FOODSAFE is a training program offered to food service workers and administrative staff. The public health act on food establishment regulation requires that an employee trained in FOODSAFE must be present at all times (during every shift). The employee is required only to take first level training but both are highly encouraged by the local health authorities. The provincial management of food safety training is handled by the BCCDC – the British Columbia Center for Disease Control.
What exactly is food safety?
Foodborne illness is caused by the ingestion of dangerous pathogens and substances. When food is not handled properly, it can become contaminated and can cause widespread illness. Food safety is a set of concepts and skills designed to keep food safe for public consumption. Proper storage, service, and preparation will prevent contamination of the food and prevent the spread of foodborne illness.
What programs can I sign up for?
FOODSAFE training has two levels, the first level is for food handlers and the second for administrative staff. The concepts are the same for both levels, but the first is more skill-oriented and the second is planning-oriented.
- FOODSAFE 1 – $110 dollars, 8 hours
- FOODSAFE 2 – $165 dollars, 12 hours
- Refresher class – 3 hours
- Correspondence training – $85 dollars, 6 months ($110 dollars, 8 months)
How long are FOODSAFE certificates valid?
Certificates that we award students of Kelowna First Aid with have a period of validity of 5 years. They are renewable through refresher courses. Refreshers are update courses, meant for food service workers looking to update their concepts and skills in food safety. They are also targeted towards workers looking for a FOODSAFE renewal class, to renew their certification. The student has to get a grade of 80 percent or higher on the exam (at the end of the class) to receive a new certificate.
Getting started: food safety
Foodborne illness (FBI) is caused by ingesting contaminated food. Pathogens and substances (like chemicals) can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain – the most common in FBIs. With the proper preparation, handling, and storage of food, it prevents contamination, thereby decreasing the incidence of FBIs.
In America, it has become very popular to eat raw produce, especially organic ones. Milk is one of the food products to join the list. However, milk and dairy products that has no undergone processing can contain pathogens such as Salmonella and E.coli – microorganisms that are killed when milk is pasteurized (heated up during processing). Generally speaking, it is still safer to consume or purchase food products in establishments that have passed the rigorous examinations by the local health authorities.