The Food Safety Manager Certification class by the Erie County Department of Health prepares food handlers to take the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Certification Exam.
Pennsylvania requires that most retail food facilities employ at least one certified food employee accredited by a nationally recognized food safety program.
Topics Include
- Laws and Regulations
- Updates to Pennsylvania Food Code
- Causes and Prevention of foodborne illness
- Proper methods for thawing, cooking, cooling and reheating
- Hand washing and hygiene
- Sanitation
The exam is done after the class. Those who pass the exam will receive the Food Safety Manager Certificate, which is valid for 5 years.
Fees
- Class and Exam – $155
- Exam Only – $75
For more information or to be registered, call 814-451-6740.
2025 Schedule of Classes and Exams
In Person Classes
Location – Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Library, 160 E. Front St., Erie
Day 1 – Check in – 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 45-minute lunch on your own.
Day 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the exam immediately following the class.
Exam Only – Check in at 12:00 p.m.
- February 3 and 10
- March 24 and 31
- April 7 and 14
- May 5 and 12
- June 23 and 30
- July – 21 and 28
- August – 18 and 25
- September – 15 and 22
- October – 7 and 14
- November – 17 and 24
- December – No classes or Exams