ROBINSON, Ill. —
Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Ill., will offer a sanitation and safety class, and sanitation refresher course (RST 1601) beginning Feb. 1.
The course, taught by Lisa Shook, will be offered from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9. Course emphasis will be on the causes and prevention of food-borne illness in all phases of the flow of food through the food service operation. Accident prevention, emergency action and crisis management will be highlighted. This course meets the Illinois Department of Public Health requirements for classroom instruction in specific food safety areas. Upon completion, eligible students will be able to take the Illinois State Exam for Sanitation and Safety certification.
For more information, or to register, call Admissions at (618) 544-8657, ext. 1097.
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College schedules sanitation and safety class
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