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Register at the Food & Lodging Division (2 ndfloor) Jefferson County of Department Health, 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, [Alabama.](Alabama. www.jcdh.org)[ ](Alabama. www.jcdh.org)[www.jcdh.org](Alabama. www.jcdh.org) (205) 930-1260\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| February 17-19 April 7-9 June 16-18 August 11-13 October 6-8 December 8-10 | 8:30am-12:30pm\u003Cbr>12:00pm-4:00pm\u003Cbr>8:30am-12:30pm\u003Cbr>12:00pm-4:00pm\u003Cbr>8:30am-12:30pm\u003Cbr>12:00pm-4:00pm |\n| TIPS: Read the textbook and answer the practice questions, prior to the class. The same types of questions will be on the exam. The answers are in the back of the book.\u003Cbr>A picture ID and an email address are required. 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