12 Months of Access
You have 12 months from date of purchase to begin the course. The course expires 60 days after you begin. The course and assessment will both close once you pass.
Passing the Assesment
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Certification Expiration
Trust20's online Food Handler Certificate is valid for three years unless superseded by local, regional, or state guidelines. You will receive a reminder 30 days before your food handler certificate expires.
Course Outline
This course is divided into nine modules and a final assessment. You have two attempts to pass your assessment. The assessment consists of 45 questions, divided equally among the learning objectives. Once you begin your assessment, you have 60 minutes to complete it.
The Importance of Food Safety
Explains the significance of food safety and the potential negative effects of ignoring food safety best practices and guidelines.
How Food Becomes Unsafe
Provides a brief overview of how food becomes contaminated and unsafe for consumption.
Employee Health & Personal Hygiene
Discusses the different aspects of personal hygiene that are important for anyone working with or around food.
Receiving & Storing Food
Explains what to look out for when receiving food deliveries from a supplier, the best practices around food storage, and how to properly store chemicals.
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Provides an overview of the different types of contamination and how to prevent cross-contamination in your establishment.
Time & Temperature Control
Describes the best practices for keeping foods in your establishment out of the temperature danger zone.
Preparing & Handling Food
Discusses how to safely prepare food and the best ways to safely cool, thaw, and reheat foods in your kitchen.
Cleaning & Sanitizing
Provides an overview of how to properly clean and sanitize food contact and non-food contact surfaces.
Pest Control
Discusses the signs of a pest infestation and the actions you can take to manage and prevent it in the future.
ANAB-accredited
Trust20's online, mobile-friendly Food Handler Certificate Training is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This training meets the requirements for food handler cards or certificates in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.
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CBDM® Prior Approved
This program is CBDM® Prior Approved for one and a half ANFP Sanitation CE hours (PA#: 169305). Certified Dietary Managers (CDMs) need 45 CEs every three years to maintain their credentials and at least nine of these CEs must be in sanitation and safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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