Description
Ohio Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection
Who Needs This Certification? Ohio law (Rule 3701-21-25) requires at least one person per shift to have Person in Charge (PIC) Certification in:
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Risk Level I, II, III, and IV food service operations.
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Retail food establishments.
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New businesses licensed after March 1, 2010.
What You Will Learn (Course Curriculum): This 100% online course covers all ODH-required topics:
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Foodborne Illness: Causes and prevention.
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Personal Hygiene: Handwashing and sickness reporting.
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Cross-Contamination: Preventing the spread of bacteria.
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Time & Temperature Control: Safe cooking, cooling, and holding.
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Cleaning & Sanitizing: Proper chemical usage.
How to Get Certified:
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Buy: Click “Buy Now” to start the course immediately.
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Learn: Watch the video-based training (approx. 2-3 hours).
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Pass: Complete the course assessments.
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Print: Download your official Ohio PIC Certificate instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this course approved by the Ohio Department of Health? Yes. Ace Food Handler is an officially approved provider for the Level 1 Person in Charge (PIC) Certification in Food Protection.
Is this Level 1 or Level 2? This is the Level 1 Person in Charge (PIC) course required for the designated person on shift. It is NOT the 15-hour Level 2 Manager certification.
Is the exam proctored? No. Unlike the Level 2 Manager exam, the PIC Level 1 assessment is included in the online course and does not require a proctor.
How long does the course take? The course is self-paced but typically takes about 2 hours to complete.
Summary This short, fully accredited online course from Ace Food Handler covers everything you need to know about basic food handling and hygiene in the State of Ohio Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection.
At the end of the course you will be awarded a Ohio Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection.
Description: Our online Ohio Food Handlers Card training will teach you all of the skills and knowledge needed to work safely in a Ohio food outlet. Our Food Handler Card training course is short and simple to understand. The course is available 24/7 and usually takes about a hour to complete. Available in English or Spanish, our course will take you step-by-step through everything you need to know, including basic definitions, hygienic working, cross contamination and food related illnesses. The course is easy to follow, and it allows you to work at your own pace. It includes a few videos with practical demonstrations, showing exactly what you should, and should not do when working with food.
At the end of the course you will be required to pass a comprehensive test and must pass with a 75% or better.
Hit the ‘Get Certified’ button now to register for our Ohio Food Handler training course.
We’re proud to offer high quality Ohio Food Handlers Card at one of the lowest prices in the State of Ohio!
Course content
- Food Handler (Video 1)
- Definitions
- Behaviors
- Food Safety (Video 2)
- The Big 5
- If you are sick…. Report it!
- Report your Symptoms
- Animals
- Hazards of handling ready-to-eat foods
- If you have to handle ready-to-eat food
ACE Food Handler also provided Ohio Person in Charge Corporate Accounts
Updated 04/12/2022
Ohio Department of Health
Food Safety Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 644-7416


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