Instructors of Certified Food Managers
How to Become a Course Provider (Instructor)

On this page:
Initial Classes
Renewal Classes

Initial Classes

Initial Course Provider Requirements:
 The Certified Food Manager Requirements (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626.2000 – 4626.2525)

Step 1:
Register with one of the following three testing companies and obtain a registration/proctor number:

Organization Name of Exam Telephone
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association ServSafe® 1-800-765-2122
Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager 1-800-280-3926
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Food Safety Manager Certification 1-800-446-0257

Step 2:
After obtaining a registration/proctor number with one of the three testing companies, contact Ms. Sarah Leach with the Minnesota Department of Health by e-mail at sarah.leach@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-201-3984 to obtain approval for listing your company information and course information on our website. You will then be given a password, that will allow you to add course and exam information on the MDH website.

Step 3:
Go to the Instructors of Certified Food Managers Login Page and enter your course and exam information.

Note: The Minnesota Department of Health does not accredit course providers for the Certified Food Manager program who offer initial courses.

 

 

Renewal Classes

Renewal Course Provider Requirements:

The Certified Food Manager Requirements (Minnesota Rules, parts 4626.2000 - 4626.2525) states: “a continuing education course must be presented by knowledgeable persons who have reviewed developments in the subject being covered in the program within the last two years. The instructors' qualifications must be in one of the following: specialized training in food safety or experience teaching food safety.”

Step 1 - Qualifications:
Determine that your course curriculum and you as a renewal/refresher course provider meet the following requirements:

  • address food sanitation and safety or emerging trends in food preparation and handling, sanitation, or the prevention of foodborne illness;
  • be at least one contact hour;
  • use a mechanism to validate participation;
  • maintain attendance sheets for five years; and
  • be presented by knowledgeable persons who have reviewed developments in the subject being covered in the program within the last two years. The instructors' qualifications must be in one of the following: specialized training in the subject matter or experience teaching the subject matter.

Step 2 - Submit Curriculum for Approval:
After determining that the requirements in step one above have been met, mail or e-mail your course curriculum to:

Minnesota Department of Health
Attn: Sarah Leach
Food Manager Certification Program
PO Box 64495
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0495

E-mail: sarah.leach@state.mn.us

Step 3 - After Curriculum Approval:
Create a course completion certificate. The course completion certificate must include the following information:

  1. the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the continuing education;
  2. an agenda and course outline or other material that demonstrates that the course addressed food sanitation and safety or emerging trends in food preparation and handling, sanitation, or the prevention of foodborne illness;
  3. the number of hours of instruction; and
  4. the dates and location of the continuing education.

Step 4 - Posting Course Information:
Contact Ms. Sarah Leach with the Minnesota Department of Health by e-mail at sarah.leach@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-201-3984 to obtain a user name and password to list your company information and course information on our website.

Step 5:
Go to the Instructors of Certified Food Managers Login Page and enter your course and exam information.

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Updated Friday, 07-Oct-2011 07:40:39 CDT