The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited course, which meets the requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health's Food Service Sanitation Code.

During this two-day class, participants will gain knowledge about principles and recommendations of the FDA Food Code focused on food safety and contamination, employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP.

The class will take place on Tuesday, March 31, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, AND Friday, April, 3, from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W Spring St, Freeport.

Participants should bring a valid photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early to register, as class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Participants must attend the full two-day training to be eligible to take the exam.

There is a $100.00 program fee to cover this educational session. This fee is for the purchase of the book, educational materials, examination, and lunch. Space is limited and therefore preregistration is required. To register, please contact our office by calling the Extension office at (815) 235-4125 or visit us online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension Office at (815) 235-4125. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

Registration deadline is Friday, March 24, 2020