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Will I meet this requirement by taking the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Course offered at CCBH?  \nA: Yes. Our ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Course has been registered with Ohio Department of Health. This means that we are an approved provider of the Ohio Manager in Food Protection Certification. Upon completion of the course and passing of the exam , you will receive a ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Certification AND an Ohio Manager in Food Protection Certification.  \nQ: What is ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Certification and who is it designed for?  \nA: ServSafe certification is an in-depth, nationally recognized food safety training program from the National Restaurant Association, designed for food managers and industry professionals.  \nQ: Who is required to have the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Certification?  \nA: Risk Level III and IV Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments are required to have at least one person per building with this certification.  \nQ: Does the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection Certification expire?  \nA: Yes, the certification expires five years after the testing date.  \nQ: Does the Ohio Manager in Food Protection Certification expired?  \nA: No, this certification never expires.  \nQ: How long is the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection course?  \nA: The course we offered is a 16-hour curriculum with textbook and final exam.  \nQ: What materials are included with the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection class?  \nA: The course fee includes the ServSafe Manager textbook, instruction and test proctoring from certified CCBH staff members, and the exam and the form required for test taking.  \nQ: Who administers and proctors the ServSafe Manager in Food Protection exam at CCBH?  \nA: Only certified CCBH staff members administer and proctor the exam.  \nQ: What is the difference between “Person-in-Charge” and “Manager in Food Protection” training?  \nA: “Person-in Charge” is a basic food safety training certification. The “Manager in Food Protection”is an advanced food safety training certification. Ohio requires at least one certified “Person-inCharge” per shift for all Risk level facilities. Risk level III & IV facilities are required to have at least one additional employee with a “Manager in Food Protection” certification for each location.  \nQ: What are the current fees for ServSafe Manager in Food Protection training and retesting at CCBH?  \nA: The full course fee is $185 . The fee for exam retest or test only is $65.  \nQ: Can I bring my own book? If so, would the fees for ServSafe Manager in Food Protection training be different?  \nA: Yes, you can bring your own book as long as it is a 7th Edition or newer. Training fees would be reduced to $100.  \nQ: Are there discounted rates for sending multiple individuals to a class?  \nA: No, there is not a discount. However, a corporate class can be scheduled for organizations that have 15 or more individuals that need to complete the course. Corporate classes are scheduled at our Parma office or at the requesting organization’s location as long as necessary equipment and space is available.  \nQ: How do I schedule a corporate class?  \nA: Contact Natalie Kracker to discuss the specific needs of your company and to complete the process of scheduling your class: [nkracker@ccbh.net](nkracker@ccbh.net) or 216.201.2001 ext. 1218.  \nQ: Are there any online course options available?  \nA: Yes—ServSafe Manager in Food Protection and other approved Manager Courses can also betaken online. 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