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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

Food Safety and Potentially Hazardous Food

2 Questions

Food Handling Fundamentals

4 Questions

Preparation of Texture-Modified and Pureed Foods

2 Questions

Conclusion

Post-reflection

1 Question

What you'll learn:

Recognise why food safety is essential in aged care.

Identify potential food safety hazards.

Understand food handling fundamentals.

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 updated03 Apr 2024

Published30 May 2022

Due for review27 Feb 2025

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Anyone involved in the creation of Ausmed content declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used where possible.