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The online course is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, covers 15 lessons with required quizzes, and describes what happens after a missed lesson. 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The NYC Health code requires that supervisors  \nof food service establishments and non-retail food service establishments be certified in food protection. Completion of this course and passing of the final exam satisfies that requirement. This course is open to the public.  \nWhat language is it available in?  \nThe online course is offered in English, Spanish and Chinese.  \nDo I need to take the class every year and be recertified?  \nThe certificate never expires. There is no need to repeat the course. (Under special circumstances, the Department may require individuals to re-take the course. )  \nWhere is the web site?  \nThe course can [be found at](be found at www.nyc.gov/foodprotectioncourse)[ ](be found at www.nyc.gov/foodprotectioncourse)[www.nyc.gov/foodprotectioncourse](be found at www.nyc.gov/foodprotectioncourse).  \nHow much does it cost?  \nIt is free to take the course. However, to receive a food protection certificate, you must complete the course, and pass a final in-class exam. The cost to take the exam is $24, plus a $0.60 convenience fee.  \nHow long is the class?  \nThe online class consists of 15 lessons. You can complete the course at your own pace. You must pass every quiz in order to advance to the next lesson.  \nWhat happens if I fail a lesson?  \nYou must open that lesson again and spend at least 15 consecutive active minutes on the lesson before you can take the quiz again. You can’t leave your computer idle during those 15 minutes.  \nI forgot my login and password.  \nClick on the “Forgot My Password” link on the On-Line Food Protection Course Welcome Page.: Your user ID and password will be sent to your e-mail address. Alternatively, click here.  \nHow can I get study materials for the course?  \nYou can get the materials here:  \nFood Protection Course Training Manual   \nOther languages:[Español][中文][정의][বা◌ংল◌া]  \nIf I register for the course am I also registered for the exam?  \nNo, registering for the course is not the same as registering for the exam. Once you successfully complete all 15 lessons of the course, you will be prompted to register and pay forthe in-class final exam.  \nHow do I register for the exam?  \nOnce you successfully complete all 15 lessons of the course, you will be prompted to register and pay for the in-class final exam.  \nHow do I pay for the final exam?  \nYou can pay by credit card only. Acceptable credit cards include AMEX, Discover, Mastercard & Visa (Following are not accepted at this time: Bank debit cards, Debit Mastercards or Debit Visa) .  \nI forgot my final exam date, how do I retrieve it?  \nLogin to the course and go to the Student Information page.  \nWhat if there are no available dates online for the exam?  \nVery infrequently no exam dates will be available on the Online Exam Schedule page. In those cases, new dates will be added within 12-24 hours.  \nHow can I reschedule my exam?  \nLogin to the Online Food Protection course and click on the Re-schedule button.  \nWhere do I take the exam?  \nThe NYC Health Academy  \n160 West 100th Street, 2nd floor  \nNew York, NY 10025.  \nWhat do I need to bring with me to take the exam?  \nIn order to be admitted to the Health Academy to take the exam you must provide Photo Identification and a printout of your confirmation page.  \nHow many times can I take retake the course if I fail the final exam?  \nThere is no limit on the number of times you can take the course. However, you must successfully repeat the entire course and pay for every time you take the exam.  \nWhen will I get my Food Protection Certificate?  \nYou should receive your Food Protection Certificate within 2-6 weeks after your exam date.  \nHow do I reprint my confirmation paper if I’ve lost it?  \nYou will not be able to re-print the conf","cbCaicI0N8BZVDvK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicI0N8BZVDvK","pdf",104776,"English","# Who should take the course?\n# What language is it available in?\n# Do I need to take the class every year and be recertified?\n# Where is the web site?\n# How much does it cost?\n# How long is the class?\n# What happens if I fail a lesson?\n# I forgot my login and password\n# How can I get study materials for the course?\n# Exam registration and payment\n## How do I register for the exam?\n## How do I pay for the final exam?\n# Exam dates, rescheduling, and location\n## I forgot my final exam date\n## What if there are no available dates online?\n## How can I reschedule my exam?\n## Where do I take the exam?\n# Exam requirements and outcomes\n## What do I need to bring with me to take the exam?\n## When will I get my Food Protection Certificate?\n# Retakes, reprints, and refunds\n## How many times can I take retake the course?\n## How do I reprint my confirmation paper if I’ve lost it?\n## I was charged twice for my exam, how do I get a refund?","[{\"question\":\"Who should take the Food Protection Course?\",\"answer\":\"The course trains workers in food protection practices for New York City food establishments. 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