Sanitation and Safety: Standards for Food, Facilities, and Clients - Dietitian CPE Continuing Professional Education, 9 CE Hours

Approved for 9 CPEUs

CPE Type: 741 Online/Web-Based Course/Enduring Activity

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn CPE towards your license renewal
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in preventing foodborne illness and maintaining safe food environments by applying professional sanitation and safety standards across healthcare, community, and foodservice settings.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the principles of food safety and their relevance to nutrition care and foodservice operations.
  
• Apply safe food handling, temperature control, and cleaning procedures to prevent contamination.
• Develop and monitor effective training, auditing, and corrective action systems in professional kitchens.
• Adapt food safety practices to serve high-risk populations and resource-limited community programs.
• Leverage technology and team leadership strategies to promote a sustained culture of food protection.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs): Professionals working in clinical, community, or foodservice roles who seek to deepen their understanding of sanitation as it relates to nutrition safety.
• Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Food Protection Professionals (CDM, CFPP): Supervisors and managers responsible for leading food safety protocols in healthcare, long-term care, school nutrition, or institutional settings.
• Public Health Nutritionists and Program Coordinators: Practitioners overseeing safety in SNAP-Ed, WIC, shelters, emergency feeding programs, or congregate meal services.