Safe Food Handler

2024 Food Handler Certificate Program

The Safe Food Handler certificate program is an ANAB-accredited program (Accreditation ID 1243) published by Cogneti LLC. The program is self-guided, allows unlimited exam attempts, and is designed for easy, anytime use as a mobile app (web browser, iPhone, or Android).

Purpose

The objective of this certificate program is to instruct, assess, and is= sue FOOD HANDLER cards (badges) and certificates accepted by:

  • California
  • Illinois
  • Arizona
  • West Virginia
  • Texas
  • New Mexico
  • Hawaii
  • Other local jurisdictions that require food handlers to have a certificate from an ANSI-ANAB accredited organization.

Scope

The program scope includes the FOOD HANDLER knowledge and skills as found in the current FDA Food Code, released supplements to the Food Code, applicable U.S. State laws and codes for food handlers, and generally accepted industry practices.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program you will be able to demonstrate FOOD HANDLER knowledge and skill in these topical areas.

1. Foodborne illness. Understand how foodborne illness spreads, and how it can be prevented. Be allergen aware.

2. Food protection. Maintain good personal hygiene and proper use of gloves. Use time and temperature to prevent food contamination.

3. Receive & store. Inspect for quality, safely receive or reject, and manage fresh, frozen, cooled, dry, or canned products.

4. Prepare & serve. Correctly thaw, cook, heat, cool, or hold foods. Learn to safely handle, prepare, and serve.

5. Clean & sanitize. Practice cleaning and sanitizing as key steps in protecting food and eliminating the spread of foodborne illness.

Participation Requirements

The certificate program is self-guided, with completion steps and instructions built into the application. There are no instructional personnel.

Here is what you need to use the certificate program.

1. Access to a web browser, an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet

2. A valid email address, mailing address, and phone number so you can register with the program and authenticate your identity and residence.

3. Payment of the program license fee. Payment is made within the certificate program app, after you register and sign in.

4. A minimum ‘seat time’ of approximately 2 hours to LEARN, QUIZ, and complete the EXAM. There is no time limit on how quickly you finish the program. Some students may take longer than others. Learn at your own pace and convenience.

5. The program is only available in English language.

Program Steps To Completion

All program study levels must be completed. There is no provision for partial work or previous experience.

  1. 1. Access the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program
    1. 1. From a web browser application go to safefoodhandler.cogneti.com
    2. 2. From an iPhone or iPad download ‘Safe Food Handler‘ from the App Store
    3. 3. From any Android phone or tablet download the ‘Food Handler Certificate‘ from the Google Play Store
  2. 2. Use the LEARN function to begin reading your way through the seven levels of course instruction.
  3. 3. Complete a ten-question QUIZ for each of the seven levels of instruction. Practice your recall by taking a quiz several times to increase your recall and skill. When you finish reading and quizzing at one level the next level automatically opens for you.
  4. 4. Once you have read and quizzed at all seven levels the EXAM is available for you to attempt. Pass the exam with at least a 70% score. If you do not pass an exam, the app will show where you need to study by marking that level in red. You must complete additional quizzes on that level before the exam will unlock for another attempt. We’ll also send you an email detailing your exam performance.
  5. 5. When you PASS the exam, you will be emailed a program certificate that has a unique ID number and is valid for 3-years, along with an eBadge. The eBadge works as a handy and portable form of showing your accomplishment and program expertise. The eBadge unique number lets you or employers validate your certificate at cogneti.com/badge.

Certificate Issuance And Use

  • Issued Certificate: When you pass the exam, your course certificate is issued. We send it to the email address you registered when you began the program. It identifies you by name and shows an expiration date. You also receive a unique badge ID, registered to your email and user name. The ID allows you to validate your certificate at cogneti.com/badge.
  • eBadge: Once you receive your certificate and ebadge, you can email it to employers, print a paper copy, or order a laminated copy with your photograph (about the size of a credit card). The eBadge serves as portable evidence of the program certificate. The eBadge is sent to your email address. Save it.
  • Re-Issue Course Certificate: The program certificate expires after the term of validity. You may obtain a re-issued course certificate, by completing all steps of the program again. You must complete the quizzes on all levels and pass the exam.

Invalidating A Certificate

An issued certificate may be invalidated by Cogneti as a result of these events.

  • Expiration of the term of validity.
  • Deliberately changing or defacing the certificate or eBadge to misrepresent the original certificate, or certificate holder, in any way.
  • Making an unlawful or untruthful claim about the certificate or certificate program.

Complaints, Appeals, And Support Requests

Complaints, appeals, and support requests may be sent via email to support@cogneti.com. Support staff will respond within one business day.

Fees, Cancellations, Refunds, And Other Policies

  • The certificate program license fee is payable within the application.
  • There are no deadlines for completion of the program.
  • Additional exam attempts are available, once quizzes are again completed for the instructional level tagged as HIGH LEARNING NEED. No additional fees are required for additional exam attempts.
  • All license-fee sales are final. Refunds or cancellation requests may sent by email to support@cogneti.com. Consideration of the refund request will be made solely at the discretion of Cogneti staff.

Non-discrimination Policy

The certificate program is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All individuals are encouraged to apply and participate in our programs.

General Program Notifications

  • Cogneti, LLC does not receive any commercial or third-party support in the creation of the SFH certificate program. The awarding of a certificate is based solely on the individual performance of the student.
  • At completion of the certificate program, certificate holders may be expected to demonstrate the learning objectives shown above. No other inferences may be made or implied.
  • The program content is up to date as of the 2022 publication of FOCUS Standards.
  • Per Cogneti Privacy Policy, personal identification information (names, email, addresses, telephone numbers), communications, and training records provided by program participants are held confidential.
  • Certain information (name, email, phone number, and program status) may be made available to an employer when approved by the program participant. Personal identification information will not be provided or sold to advertisers or third-parties (except by lawful court order).
  • No academic or continuing education credit is earned by completion of this certificate program.
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