ARTHUR, Ill. — This September, the Moultrie-Douglas County University of Illinois Extension office is offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Manager course and test. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires all food establishments be supervised by a Certified Food Protection Manager.
The two-day course will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 5 and 7 at the Moultrie-Douglas County Extension Office located at 122 S. Walnut St., Arthur. Participants must attend both classes. The certificate exam will take place September 7. Please bring a valid photo ID to the exam.
The class will be taught by Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf and provides the minimum classroom work to prepare for the national certification exam. Topics include food-borne illnesses, safe food handling, cooking and storage, employee health and hygiene, facility safety and maintenance, cleaning and sanitization. Food service staff need to renew certification every five years.
The course fee is $115 and includes the textbook, class materials and exam. Classes fill quickly. Please register by August 17 online at go.illinois.edu/dmp or by calling 217.877.6042. If needed, a retest will cost $50. If a reader or translator is needed, contact the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals at 800.446.0257 or customer.service@nrfsp.com.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please call 217.877.6042.
— University of Illinois Extension
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