Developing a national curriculum for food safety training
Continuing the Development of the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) National Curriculum Standard (NCS) Curriculum Frameworks
This study is working on improving training for food safety professionals by creating engaging online courses that keep up with the latest expert advice, so they can better protect our food supply.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | International Food Protection Trng Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portage, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877684 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) National Curriculum Standard (NCS) by creating comprehensive training frameworks for food safety professionals. It involves collaboration with various organizations to build out curriculum frameworks that cover different areas of food safety, including manufactured, retail, and animal food. The project aims to develop interactive eLearning courses that will be updated in real-time based on expert input, ensuring that the training remains relevant and effective for those in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include food safety professionals and educators involved in food safety training.
Not a fit: Individuals not involved in food safety or those outside the professional training sector may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training and competency of food safety professionals, leading to better food safety practices and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its integration of real-time updates and interactive learning, similar educational frameworks have shown success in improving training outcomes in other fields.
Where this research is happening
Portage, UNITED STATES
- International Food Protection Trng Inst — Portage, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaml, Craig — International Food Protection Trng Inst
- Study coordinator: Kaml, Craig
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.