Basic Food Microbiology

Virtual Learning – 16 hours

Course Overview

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This two-day virtual instructor-led training course teaches how to develop an understanding of foodborne pathogens, control methods for biological hazards commonly associated with foods, and how to apply problem-solving skills to troubleshoot common food safety and quality issues.

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Course Objective

At the end of the program, learners will be able to:

Describe the effect of microorganisms in food (beneficial, spoilage and pathogenic)
Identify factors affecting the growth of bacteria in food and strategies to manage growth
Predict spoilage type and microorganism responsible in various food commodities
Suggest methods of prolonging shelf life using various food preservation methods and hurdle technologies
Design sampling plans for microbiological testing

Accreditation

As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program.

1.3 CEU’s

Computer and Internet Connection:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher

Accommodations

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org

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An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

Who should Attend

Auditors, Food Safety & Quality Personnel, Global Food Safety Personnel, HACCP Personnel, Lab Personnel involved in food microbiology testing, Microbiologists, Owners/Operations of Food Business, Plant Managers/Supervisors, Public Health Inspectors, QA/QC Personnel