The purpose of this course is to expose Illinois food handlers to important Food Safety concepts. This course is not intended to train microbiologists or sanitarians, but to instill a basic understanding and to create sensitivity and awareness toward critical food safety concepts (e.g. hand washing, cross-contamination, temperature control, etc).

This is a basic concepts course for Illinois and should not be confused with the Manager's Course that is required for the 'Person In Charge' in many states. If you have questions about what course is required for your jurisdiction and job classification, we recommend you contact your local Environmental Health department. They are also a good resource for information surrounding your unique food handling and preparation situation.

Illinois Policy
eFoodHandlers® Food Handler training program IS APPROVED for food handlers in Illinois

State Rules Link:
ILLINOIS Food Rules

Main Course Topics

Course Length: 30+ minutes

Important: Refer to Basic Requirements Overview. If you have questions about what training is appropriate for
your job within your Illinois jurisdiction, contact your local Environmental Health department.