HUMNUTR X001 - Living with Cancer: Food Safety During and After Cancer Treatment
Living With Cancer: Food Safety for Patients and Caregivers is an online course designed to help people undergoing cancer treatment protect themselves from foodborne illness. You’ll learn why cancer and its treatments can increase your risk for food poisoning, how to avoid high‑risk foods while maintaining a healthy diet, and the practical steps you can take every day to keep your food safe and reduce your chances of getting sick.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This course is delivered fully online and allows learners to complete the content independently.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 0.5 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires achieving a score of at least 80% on all course assessments.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
What You’ll Learn
- Explain why cancer and its treatments can weaken the immune system, increasing your risk for foodborne illness.
- Identify high‑risk foods and situations that may expose you to harmful bacteria or other pathogens.
- Choose safer food alternatives that allow you to maintain a nutritious and enjoyable diet during treatment.
- Apply safe food‑handling practices—including proper cleaning, cooking, and storage to reduce your risk of getting sick.
- Recognize symptoms of foodborne illness.
What You’ll Earn
- A Certificate of Completion from Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology.
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact Sanja Ilic.