Peterborough Public Health Resumes Food Handler Training Courses and Certification Exams
Written by Comms Team, March 8, 2022
Today, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is pleased to announce that registration for food handler training courses and certification exams will resume after being suspended for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 response and the redeployment of staff.
Courses and exams will be limited over the next several months. Residents and local workers are encouraged to review the course schedule on www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca, and register as soon as possible.
“Based on past experience, we know that this service is heavily used by people who live and work within the region and we are excited to begin resuming food handler courses and exams steadily and safely,” said Julie Ingram, Manager of Environmental Health. “We hope to increase the number of course and exam sessions once we reach the summer and fall months, depending on our COVID-19 redeployment and other demands for inspection services.”
To increase accessibility to the limited courses for people living and working within the region, priority for registration will be provided to anyone who lives or works within the areas served by PPH, including the City of Peterborough, County of Peterborough, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. All public health measures will be followed for courses and exams. In addition, at this time those attending will be asked to wear a mask or face covering that covers their mouth, nose and chin, for the duration of the course or exam. Physical distancing will be implemented.
Anyone who is not comfortable attending in-person or who is not able to wear a mask or face covering for the duration of the session is encouraged to explore other course delivery options, including online options from an approved independent provider. A list of courses and exams deemed to be equivalent to the PPH’s certification is available from the Ministry of Health at: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/enviro/.
The fees for PPH courses and exams will remain the same as prior to the suspension in services. Courses, which include the certification exam, are $20 for individuals living or working within the region served by PPH, and $40 for individuals living and working outside of the region. Anyone wishing to study at their own pace may choose to challenge the certification exam only at a cost of $10.
For more information about food handler training and certification and for the full schedule, visit https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/clinics-and-classes/food-handler-course/ or call 705-743-1000, ext. 240.
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For further information, please contact:
Brittany Cadence
Communications Manager
705-743-1000, ext. 391