Food Handler Courses Return at Peterborough Public Health

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After two years of suspension, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is resuming registration for food handler training courses and certification exams will resume announced Wednesday.

The first food handler course takes place at the Venue on April 5 at 9 a.m. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Courses and exams will be limited over the next several months according to PPH. They encourage anyone interested to review the course schedule and register as soon as possible.

To register for one of the courses listed below, or for more information, contact the PPH office weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (705) 743-1000.

  • April 5, The Venue – 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • April 11, North Kawartha Community Centre Banquet Hall – 340 McFadden Rd. Apsley, ON K0L 1A0. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • April 19, Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre Millennium Room – 88 Alma St. Norwood, ON K0L 2V0. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • May 17, The Venue – 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2. 9 – 4 p.m.

  • May 31, Cavan Monaghan Community Centre Community Hall – 986 County Rd 10 Millbrook, ON. L0A 1G0. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • June 7, Douro Community Centre Wellington Room – 2893 Highway 28, Douro, ON K9J 6Y2. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • July 6, Buckhorn Community Centre – 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0, West entrance. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“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.”

PPH has increased 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 them including the City of Peterborough, County of Peterborough, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.

All public health measures are followed for courses and exams such as wearing masks and physical distancing.

Anyone uncomfortable attending in-person or unable to wear a covering 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.

The fees for PPH courses and exams remain unchanged. 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 take the certification exam for $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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