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German law regulates who needs a health certificate. The Infection Protection Act stipulates that an infection protection certificate is required when working in the catering, food or exhibitor sectors.
If you come into contact with the following foodstuffs in the course of your work, for example, you must present the certificate of infection protection instruction:
The following therefore applies: If you work in kitchens in pubs, restaurants, cafés or canteens, infection protection instruction is mandatory.
It forms the basis for the so-called health certificate. You will receive this certificate in accordance with Section 43 (1) of the Infection Protection Act if you have received an infection protection instruction. The terms "hygiene instruction" and "health instruction" are also commonly used for this.
Incidentally, infection protection instruction is essential for the above-mentioned fields of activity on the very first day. To save yourself and your employer high penalties, it is advisable to complete the instruction as soon as possible.
Start by registering for the initial training course. Our user-friendly online portal makes registration quick and easy.
Complete the interactive online course, which offers an effective learning experience through multimedia content and practical examples. You can complete the course at your own pace and according to your schedule.
After completing the course and successfully passing the final exam, you will immediately receive your digital certificate. You can print this out or present it digitally to your employer or the relevant authorities.
A lot of time can pass before you receive infection protection instructions. After all, the system is working at full capacity, if not overloaded. Urgent cases are therefore often brought forward. In the worst case, however, this means a long wait for you, during which you will not be able to work in your new profession.
Infection protection instruction online offers you a quick and uncomplicated solution. You will receive your certificate within minutes.
Going to the specialist or the health authority can be inconvenient. First there is the appointment, then the journey and finally the waiting time on site. If you simply complete the infection prevention training online, you don't even have to leave the house.
At home on the couch, on the streetcar or anywhere else, you can get the certificate you want with little effort.
Infection protection instructions are accessible to everyone who needs them. Thanks to the barrier-free design, multilingualism and intuitive operation, you can complete the instruction without any hurdles. This makes it easy for you to obtain your health certificate. Why make it complicated when you can make it simple?
Infection protection training is a legally required training course that provides information on hygiene regulations and how to deal with infectious diseases. It serves to prevent infections and ensure the protection of health in the working environment, particularly in professions that deal with food or medical activities.
All persons who work professionally with food, such as kitchen staff, food vendors or in certain areas of the healthcare sector, are obliged to complete an infection protection course. It is also necessary in educational professions such as childcare facilities.
The infection protection instruction must be carried out once before starting work. However, employers are obliged to instruct and refresh their employees on hygiene rules of conduct every year.
Yes, we offer the infection protection instruction completely online. You can conveniently go through the content in digital format and receive your certificate directly by email or, if you wish, by post after completion.
The instruction teaches important hygiene rules, such as correct hand hygiene, recognizing symptoms of illness and handling food. The obligation to report certain infectious diseases is also explained.
Yes, there is a charge for taking part in the infection protection training. With us, you complete the entire training course online and then receive the official certificate by email. In some cases, employers cover the costs for their employees.
After successfully completing our online infection prevention training, you will receive your official certificate directly by email. You can conveniently download this, print it out or present it digitally to your employer or the relevant authorities.
The certificate is valid for life. However, it must have been issued within the last three months before starting work.
The actual instruction is only necessary once. However, an annual refresher course on hygiene regulations by the employer is recommended and is often mandatory.
It is not permitted to work in certain professions without the infection protection instruction, especially in activities involving food. A violation can lead to legal consequences.
The certificate is required for professions in the food sector and for work in schools, day-care centers and the healthcare sector.
The infection prevention training emphasizes basic hygiene measures, including correct hand hygiene, proper handling of food, regular cleaning of surfaces and equipment and the correct behavior in the event of symptoms of illness. The wearing and care of protective clothing and personal hygiene rules are also key topics. These measures make a decisive contribution to preventing infections and creating a safe working environment.
If you change jobs, the certificate remains valid and does not have to be renewed as long as the instruction is up to date and the activity is in a similar area.
Yes, trainees who work in relevant professions are also obliged to complete the infection protection training.
Yes, there are exceptions to the instruction obligation in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Persons who do not carry out any of the activities listed in Section 42 (1) IfSG are not obliged to undergo infection protection training. This applies, for example, to activities without direct contact with food or without dealing with sensitive groups of people. In addition, persons who are authorized to practice independently as a doctor, dentist or veterinarian are exempt from the licensing requirement under Section 44 IfSG under certain conditions.
However, it is important to note that the exact regulations may vary depending on the federal state. It is therefore advisable to contact the relevant health authority if you are unsure whether instruction is required.
You do not have to carry the certificate with you every day, but you should keep it in the personnel office or in your personnel file so that you can present it at any time.
Yes, we offer specific information and services for different cities. Our regional subpages are designed to provide you with the most important information on infection control instruction and health certificates in your area. You can find the relevant links here:
Simply click on the relevant city for more information and to complete your instruction online. Each page is designed to make the process as quick and easy as possible.
