FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION

Course Description

Fundamental concepts of specific hazards that may pose risk to employees (such as cuts, burns, slips and falls, electric shock, etc.) addressed with an additional special focus on control measures and contemporary issues relevant to developing professionals in industry. Course main principles of good personal hygiene, safe food storage, preparation, cooking, thawing, holding food for service. An introduction to food production practices governed by changing federal and state regulations. Topics to be covered include prevention of food-borne illness through proper handling of potentially hazardous foods, HACCP procedures, kitchen safety, facility sanitation, and guidelines for safe food preparation, storing, and reheating.

FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Food Safety Handbook, Gary E. Rodrick and Ronald H. Schmidt, Wiley, 2005
2. 02 Food Safety Handbook: A Practical Guide for Building a Robust Food Safety Management System, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Publications, 2020
3. 03 Food Science and Technology, Wayne E Marshall, James I. Wadsworth, 2010

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the importance of epidemiology in the field of public health SOLO 4
2. L02 students are able to define and discuss healthy nutrition SOLO 5
3. L03 students will able to discuss the importance of macro nutrients effects on health SOLO 5
4. L04 students will able to discuss the importance of micro nutrients effects on health SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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