Certificate of Achievement | Online
The food service worker is an essential member of the long-term care interdisciplinary team, delivering quality nutrition care and service in a health-care environment. Those currently employed in hospitals, institutions, special-care homes and integrated-care facilities will benefit from this program. Areas to be covered include customer service, safe food-handling techniques, safety, nutrition and communication. The Ministry of Health requires this program for all staff employed in the position of food service worker in long-term care dietary environments.
Career Opportunities
- Food service worker in Health Care facilities
- Dietary aide
- Nutrition aide
Admissions
OSSD or Mature Student Status
If you are interested in completing the entire certificate program, please click here to sign up prior to registering for your courses. See Program of Study or Course Delivery tabs to register for individual courses.
Graduation Timelines
Students can complete the Certificate of Completion in as little as one semester. They are usually expected to complete their certificate within 60 months.
Other Important Information
Please see our resources page OR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for information regarding important dates, books, exams etc.
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Certificate Requirements
In this certificate, students have the option of taking courses delivered over 14 weeks or via a compressed delivery of 7 weeks. Students can interchange their delivery methods in order to meet the certificate requirements.
In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed:
| 14-week delivery | 7-week delivery | Course Title | Credits |
| HEA 1012 | HEA 1112 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HEA 0104 | HEA 1104 | Communication and the Food Service Worker | 3 credits |
| HEA 0105 | HEA 1105 | Quantity Food Preparation | 3 credits |
| HEA 0106 | HEA 1106 | Nutrition in Health Care | 3 credits |
| HEA 1019 | HEA 1119 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 credits |
| HRM 1001 | HRM 1101 | Institutional Food Service | 3 credits |
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Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
The total domestic tuition fees for each course is listed below.
| Course | Credits | Domestic Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total Domestic Fees |
| HEA0104* or HEA1104* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
| HEA0105* or HEA1105* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
| HEA0106* or HEA1106* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
| HEA1012* or HEA1112* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
| HEA1019* or HEA1119* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
| HRM1001* or HRM1101* | 3 credits | $263.76 | $168.99 | $432.75 |
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees for Part-time studies.
The asterix (*) denotes courses that are delivered through Ontario Learn and are subject to an additional $96.33 fee per course. This fee is already calculated in the ancillary fees and total fees listed above.
Credit values and delivery hours remain the same whether students select a 14-week or 7-week delivery model for their course, therefore, there is no difference in fees.
Important Note: The tuition above denotes domestic tuition fees only. International applicants should contact Pathways or Continuing Education for further information regarding the admissions process.
Course Delivery
The table below details course offerings over the current and next academic year. The first course code denotes 14-week delivery and second course code denotes the compressed 7-week delivery.
| Course | 2023-24 Academic Year | 2024-25 Academic Year |
| HEA0104 or HEA1104 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
| HEA0105 or HEA1105 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
| HEA0106 or HEA1106 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
| HEA1012 or HEA1112 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
| HEA1019 or HEA1119 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
| HRM1001 or HRM1101 - 3 credits | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY | SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, MAY |
All courses are delivered online asynchronously. Your professor shares learning resources and activities with you in a flexible way. You are not expected to attend a class or login to your materials at a specific day or time. You will, however, be responsible for meeting all course requirements, dates and deadlines as posted within the syllabus.
Although most courses have offerings in September, January and May, additional intakes may be offered monthly, please see the course registration page for specific intake dates.
Important Note: Cambrian College reserves the right to cancel the offering of courses in certain terms. Please refer to your registration page for current semester options.
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Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.