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:

• Risk Level I, II, III, and IV food service operations.

• Retail food establishments.

• New businesses licensed after March 1, 2010.

What You Will Learn (Course Curriculum): This 100% online course covers all ODH-required topics:

• Foodborne Illness: Causes and prevention.

• Personal Hygiene: Handwashing and sickness reporting.

• Cross-Contamination: Preventing the spread of bacteria.

• Time & Temperature Control: Safe cooking, cooling, and holding.

• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Proper chemical usage.

How to Get Certified:

1. Buy: Click “Buy Now” to start the course immediately.

2. Learn: Watch the video-based training (approx. 2-3 hours).

3. Pass: Complete the course assessments.

4. Print: Download your official Ohio PIC Certificate instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this course approved by the Ohio Department of Health? A: Yes, this course is fully approved by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) for Person in Charge (PIC) / Level One Certification.

Q: Does this replace the “Level 1” certification? A: Yes. “Person in Charge (PIC)” is the current official name for what was formerly known as “Level One Certification” in Ohio.

Q: How long is the Ohio PIC certification valid? A: The Ohio PIC certification does not technically expire at the state level, though many employers and local health departments require re-training every 3-5 years to stay current with food codes.

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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

State of Ohio

Ohio Department of Health
Food Safety Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-7416