Course description
Courteous, timely and efficient service is essential to client satisfaction whether it is in a long-term care facility or retirement home. You will learn about the critical elements of good customer service , basic table setting, beverage service and the importance of being aware of your client's special dietary needs. Through role playing students will learn to appreciate the importance of a relaxed dining atmosphere that fosters interactive conversation and dining with dignity. The course will cover critical aspects of the relevant legislature for dining in a long term care facility or retirement home. Students will have the opportunity to write the Smart Serve certification exam as part of the course.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Course equivalencies
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2023 registration opens July 24, 2023. Winter 2024 registration opens November 27, 2024.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery