Food Safety in Aged Care

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28m
Updated 15 Feb 2024 Certificate

Did you know that older adults are highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses? That’s why particular care should be taken when preparing and serving food in aged care settings. This Ausmed Training Module will help learners recognise food safety risks and apply the fundamentals of safe food handling for aged care.

Content

5 Video Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Food Safety and Potentially Hazardous Food
2 Questions
8m
Food Handling Fundamentals
4 Questions
8m
Preparation of Texture-Modified and Pureed Foods
2 Questions
3m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise why food safety is essential in aged care.

2

Identify potential food safety hazards.

3

Understand food handling fundamentals.

4

Recognise food safety requirements for preparing texture-modified foods.

Who it's for:

All staff who store, prepare, handle and serve food.

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Last updated15 Feb 2024

Published30 May 2022

Due for review27 Feb 2025
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