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From August 2013 - April 2013, North Carolina State University developed core competencies to support an undergraduate food safety program using a modified Delphi approach. The purpose of this study was to identify and refine core competencies relevant to post-secondary food safety education. Twenty-nine experts representing food safety professionals in academia, government and industry contributed to the development of specific food safety competencies defined within core domains and subdomains. These core domain included: (1) Food Production, Manufacturing and Retail; (2) Foodborne Hazards; (3) Public Health; (4) Legislation and Policy; and (5) Communication and Education. This study provided a framework for the development of a vetted, standardized undergraduate food safety curriculum. The Delphi method, with its inclusion of food safety experts, provided relevant perspectives for curriculum design, and the opportunity to participate in the education of future food safety professionals. |
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