Dietary Services Fundamentals for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
$400.00
This self-paced e-learning course equips dietary staff in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes environments with foundational infection prevention and control (IPAC) knowledge. Modules are broken into short, digestible segments to allow integration into the workday. Participants will learn practical, department-specific strategies to maintain hygiene, prevent outbreaks, and support safe food delivery during routine and outbreak scenarios.
Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Key Topics
Chain of Infection
Understand how infections spread and how to break the chain through targeted interventions.
Routine & Additional Precautions
Master risk-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
Hand Hygiene
Learn when and how to perform hand hygiene using the Four Moments framework.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Understand how and when to use PPE in dietary services and food delivery.
Daily Cleaning & Kitchen Safety
Clarify the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing, with a focus on kitchen practices.
Meal Time During Outbreaks
Explore how dietary staff contribute to outbreak containment during meals.
Quality Improvement
Learn the basics of CQI and how dietary staff play a role in safer systems of care.
Time Required: ~90 Minutes
Course is broken into 8 modules, each 7–15 minutes long, for flexible, workday-friendly learning.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful course completion.
Description
- Role-specific training tailored to dietary and food services staff
- Practical strategies for outbreak response and daily infection control
- Clarity on cleaning practices and PPE use in dietary settings
- Quick, focused modules ideal for busy work schedules
- Certificate of completion to support internal training requirements
Syllabus
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1 review for Dietary Services Fundamentals for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
Mia Callahan –
I recently completed the Dietary Services Fundamentals for Long-Term Care and Senior Living course, and it was a great experience. The course is divided into short 15-20 minute modules, which made it easy to fit into my busy workday. Being able to go at my own pace was definitely a plus.
The content was clear and focused on practical knowledge for dietary services in long-term care. I appreciated how each module was concise and relevant to my work. Plus, there’s a dashboard for managers to track progress, which is really helpful for keeping things organized.
Overall, it was an easy-to-follow, flexible course that gave me the tools and knowledge I needed. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in the field!