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Virginia Food Handler Training


Virginia Food Handler Training
$15.00
Certificate Valid For:  3 years
Available Languages:  English, Spanish, Mandarin
Completion Time:  45 minutes

Course Overview

Tap Series provides online food handler training. Food handler training is optional in most areas and this course provides excellent food worker training to teach the important principles of food safety to food handlers. Your local regulatory agency may have additional requirements. Please contact your local regulatory agency for more information.

Portions of the full certification training that only apply to food handlers who do not need to take an exam.

This training is a general food handler course. If your local health department requires a food handler card, you will need to take that course. Before purchasing this course, check to see if another course is offered for your jurisdiction.

This course takes approximately one hour to complete and, upon successful completion, provides a printable food handler certificate. This certificate is good for up to three years.

This course is not to prepare workers to take a certification exam. The course to study for the certification exam is Food Safety Manager Certification Training.


About This Course

Explore the Wilderness of Food Safety from the Comfort of Your Home!

Attention all Virginia Food Handlers!

Embark on a culinary adventure and complete your essential safety training ONLINE to meet the rigorous standards set by your employer or the local health department. While not mandatory in all counties, securing your Food Handler's Card is a must (always double-check with your county for specific regulations). Elevate your skills and ensure a safe dining experience for all in Virginia food service industry!

Why Choose Online Food Safety Training in Virginia?

Convenient: Learn at your own pace, anywhere with internet access.

Comprehensive: Cover essential topics mandated by employers and health departments.

Compliance: Obtain your Food Handler's Card to meet regulatory requirements.

Upon course completion, you'll emerge as a culinary champion, ready to:

Identify and Combat Food-Related Illnesses: Learn to spot potential risks and prevent food from becoming a culprit in illnesses or allergic reactions. Become the guardian of Virginia health-conscious dining experience!

Prevent Contamination Like a Pro: Master the art of safeguarding food and surfaces from contamination. Your meticulous attention to detail will set the standard for cleanliness and safety in your kitchen.

Communicate Effectively: Recognize symptoms or illnesses that require immediate communication to your supervisor. Ensure a swift response to keep your workplace and customers protected.

Master Time and Temperature Control: Implement precise measures to control time and temperature while handling food. Your expertise will contribute to the overall safety and quality of the culinary delights you serve.

Maintain Impeccable Hygiene: Create and uphold a hygienic environment for both food preparation and service. Your commitment to cleanliness will resonate with customers, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Ready to make a mark in Virginia food service scene? Enroll now, earn your Food Handler's Card, and become a beacon of food safety excellence!




Course Facts

Elevate Your Culinary Credentials with Our Virginia Food Handlers Certificate Training!

Course Facts That Set You Up for Success:

Virginia Food Handlers Certificate Training: Unleash your potential with a certification that speaks volumes! Our comprehensive training ensures you're well-equipped to excel in Virginia's vibrant food service industry.

Renewal Requirement: Stay ahead of the game with a renewal requirement every 3 years. We believe in keeping your skills sharp and your knowledge current.

Duration: Invest just 45 minutes to secure a certification that opens doors. Your time is valuable, and we've crafted an efficient training program that respects it.

Learning Type: Enjoy the flexibility of 24/7 access to our 100% online training platform. Learn on your terms, whether it's day or night, and conquer the course at your own pace.

Course Structure: Navigate the course effortlessly with a structure designed to match your rhythm. Save your progress as you go, ensuring that your journey to certification aligns seamlessly with your schedule.

Course Updates: Stay on the cutting edge! Our commitment to excellence means that the course content is consistently updated and reflects the latest industry standards. You're not just learning; you're staying ahead of the curve.

Embark on a culinary journey where convenience meets excellence. Secure your Virginia Food Handlers Certificate with a training program that values your time and fuels your passion for success. Enroll now and pave the way for a future filled with culinary triumphs!


Topics Covered


The Need For Food Safety Training, Danger Zone, Thawing Food, Cross-Contamination, Food Allergens, Cross-Contact, Chemical Contamination, Physical Contamination, Good Basic Personal Hygiene Habits, Hand Washing, and Glove Use



What You'll Learn


Elevate your expertise with our comprehensive Food Handler Course!

Embark on a journey of culinary excellence and safety with our comprehensive course. Upon completion, you'll be armed with essential skills to elevate your food handling expertise. Here's what awaits you:

Identify Food-Related Health Risks:

  • Gain insights into how food can lead to illnesses or trigger allergic reactions.
  • Develop a heightened awareness of potential risks, ensuring a safer culinary environment.

Prevent Food Contamination:

  • Master techniques to prevent the contamination of food and the surfaces it touches.
  • Implement best practices that safeguard against harmful agents, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene.

Recognize and Communicate Health Concerns:

  • Acquire the ability to recognize symptoms or illnesses that require immediate attention.
  • Learn effective communication strategies to promptly inform supervisors, promoting a proactive and responsive workplace culture.

Implement Time and Temperature Control:

  • Navigate the intricacies of time and temperature control measures in food handling.
  • Ensure precision and adherence to guidelines, preventing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Maintain Hygiene Throughout:

  • Cultivate an environment of impeccable hygiene during both food preparation and service.
  • Uphold the highest standards, ensuring a safe and inviting space for culinary excellence.

Your Certificate, Your Gateway.


Regulatory Information

In Virginia, food workers are mandated by the Virginia Food Code to acquire a food worker card within the initial 30 days of their employment.



FAQs

Q: Is there a prerequisite for this course?

There are no mandatory prerequisites course requirements for the Virginia Food Handler Training course.

Q: What are the Virginia Food Handler Training requirements?

  1. Course: You must take the course and achieve a 70 percent or better.

Q: How many lessons are there in the Virginia Food Handler Training Course?

There are 1 Orientation and 1 Lesson.

Q: How do I access my final exam?

Access to the final exam is granted once you have successfully completed each lesson in sequential order

Q: When does my course expire?

Courses remain active for 180 days from the date of your enrollment, and your access to the course will cease after this 180-day period. If you do not earn your Course Certificate of Achievement within 180 days of enrolling, your course access will expire. In such a case, you will need to repurchase the course to re-enroll. Should you choose to re-enroll and still not earn your course certificate within the subsequent 180 days; your registration will once again expire, necessitating another course purchase for re-enrollment. We will send you two reminder emails to inform you about the impending expiration of your course access. The first email will be sent 25 days after your enrollment if you have not completed the course, and the second email will be sent 30 days before the course's expiration date if you have not completed the course. For more information about course expiration dates, please read our Terms of Use

Q: What is the procedure for requesting a refund for my course?

100% money back of the purchase price, or credit to your account, if returned within 30 days of enrollment, and if no more than lesson 1 has been studied for courses with more than one lesson.

Exceptions:

  1. The Municipality Of Anchorage Food Handler course is NOT refundable.
  2. All courses with only one lesson if the lesson is completed are final sale and NOT refundable.
  3. Once you have earned a course certificate you are not eligible for a refund even if it is within the 30 days.

For more information about course expiration dates, please read our Terms of Use

Q: How soon can I expect to receive my certificate of completion?

Upon successfully passing your final exam, you can instantly download your Certificate of Achievement. Please be aware that certain jurisdictions may issue their own physical certificate, which will be sent to the address you specified during your course enrollment.

Q: Who wrote the content for your course?

The content for course was written by a PHD in Education with collaboration of a subject matter team from industry, academic, and regulatory. Over time, we have updated the content with the help of restaurant and food industry experts, as well as individuals involved in higher education.