HE1162 : Advanced Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is any illness caused by eating food or drink that is contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Some people are at more risk of getting food poisoning than others, including the elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of advanced food poisoning. It covers the types and causes of food poisoning; the signs and symptoms of food poisoning; when shall the doctor be called for food poisoning; how is food poisoning diagnosed; and the treatment for food poisoning.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the home remedies for food poisoning; how long does food poisoning last; the complications of food poisoning and how can food poisoning be prevented; the prognosis for food poisoning; the symptoms of food poisoning; the essentials of food safety; the bacteria, food pests and the current trends in food poisoning; the causes of outbreaks and legal framework; and the investigation techniques.