This self learning course is designed for those people who have an interest in learning about celiac disease. This course will be of great use for health care workers such as personal support workers, licensed practical nurses, workers in senior’s residences, day care workers, schools and meals on wheels. In particular people who are involved in any way in the preparation and serving of meals to persons with celiac disease such as chefs, cooks, children day care workers, school cafeteria workers, volunteers, family and friends.

Registration

The fee for this online course is $50.00. If your institution has a continuing education department, they may be interested in paying a portion of this fee. If you need to evaluate the course for a group of students, please contact info@celiac.ca to arrange for an evaluation license.

When you are ready, click here to register and pay your fee.

Course Details

The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and continuing education about celiac disease so that you can assist your clients to eat a safe gluten-free diet. There are eight sections, each with an objective detailing what you will learn about celiac disease.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the characteristics of celiac disease
2. List common symptoms of celiac disease.
3. Know how celiac disease is diagnosed.
4. Understand what is meant by a gluten-free diet.
5. Know which foods are gluten-free.
6. Know which foods are not gluten-free.
7. List common sources of cross contamination of gluten-free foods.
8. Describe ways to prevent cross contamination of gluten-free foods.