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Food Handler Card

Learn more about a Food Handler Card and when it's required!

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Written by Shiftmed Care Team Leadership
Updated over 9 months ago

A Food Handler Card or Certificate is designed to demonstrate that a Healthcare Professional has completed the training necessary in food safety, regulations, and techniques that ensures a safe environment around food. To obtain a Food Handler Card or Certificate one must take and complete an accredited Food Handler Training Course.


Food Handler Card Requirements

Some facilities in Arizona may require these for healthcare professionals that want to work with patients that are in a Memory Care Unit.

Food Handler Card or Certification Checklist

When adding your information in the app, the following must be included:

  • First and Last Name

  • The Card or Certificate, which must indicate that it is a Food Handler Card or Certificate.


Adding Your Information to the App

To add your Food Handler Card information, follow these steps:

  1. Go to My Credentials and tap Food Handler Card located under either Required, Additional, or Unlock depending on your location.

  2. Select Food Handler Card

  3. Select "Next" to take a picture of the card

  4. Click Save and Submit


Questions?

If you have a Food Handler Card question, please start a chat with us in the ShiftMed app by selecting Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send us a Message.

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