Illinois Extension to offer certified food protection manager class, exam

HILLSBORO — The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam.

The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager. Certificates need renewal every five years, and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam.

The two-day course will take place on Feb. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The course sessions will be at the Montgomery County Extension office in Hillsboro, located at 1 Industrial Park Drive. Participants must attend both classes. The certification exam will take place on the second day of classes. Bring valid photo identification to the exam.

This class will be under the instruction of Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson. The course provides the minimum classroom work to prepare for the National Certification Examination. Topics include foodborne illnesses, safe food handling, cooking and storage, employee health and hygiene, facility safety and maintenance, cleaning, and sanitization.

The fee for this course is $100 and includes the textbook, class materials, and exam. Registration closes on January 30.

Registration is a requirement. As a result, classes fill quickly due to limited space. Register online at go.illinois.edu/foodmanagers or call the Montgomery County Extension office at (217) 532-3941. Reasonable accommodations to participate in programming will be considered. In addition, early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting participant needs.

Cassie O'Connell, University of Illinois Extension

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Cassie O'Connell is the marketing and communications program coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension. O'Connell currently serves the Extension in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties.

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