eFoodHandlers

eFoodHandlers: Online Food Handler Certification in Arizona

eFoodHandlers is a food safety training provider that offers the Arizona Food Handlers Card course, an online program of approximately 30 minutes that allows you to obtain the food handler card required in the state of Arizona. The course is presented as the official source for ANSI-approved and accredited training and certification, valid for Maricopa County and the entire state. The company states that since 2009, millions of food handlers have trusted its services.

Training Programs and Formats

The main offering is the basic food safety course, which covers the essential topics that every food handler in Arizona should know. The site indicates that the course is delivered through its StateFoodSafety division and is available in English and Spanish, with the option to select the county of residence from Arizona's fourteen counties (Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma).

In addition to the food handler card, the catalog includes other programs: food manager training, alcohol server training, and COVID-19 training. Combination packages are also offered, such as the food handler card and alcohol server training bundle for $32.95, and the food handler and COVID-19 bundle for $17.95. The price of the basic food handler course is listed at $7.95.

Course Objectives and Content

The purpose of the training program is to provide food handlers with the information they need to handle food safely, including content specified by state or local regulations. The learning objectives, effective as of April 29, 2020, include recognizing how food can cause illness or allergic reactions, preventing contamination of food and food-contact surfaces, identifying symptoms or illnesses that must be reported to a manager, applying time and temperature control throughout the flow of food, and maintaining a clean environment for food preparation and service.

To obtain the certificate, you must complete the course and pass the exam. The food handler card is described as a certificate, card, or permit that demonstrates the holder has completed a food safety course approved by their state and county and understands the basics of the subject. The program holds accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board food handler training program (ASTM e2659-2018).

Access, Languages, and Devices

The course is delivered online and is compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones (Android and iOS). Training is available in several languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Tagalog, and Serbo-Croatian. The company states that when you purchase a StateFoodSafety course, you automatically get one year of unlimited access to the training videos, allowing you to complete the course at your own pace or review the content after finishing.

Solutions for Businesses, Schools, and Government Agencies

eFoodHandlers offers specific services for Arizona businesses that need to manage training for their food industry workers. Through a free manager account, businesses can pay for employee training, view each employee's progress, and access printing or downloading of their certificates. The company also mentions volume discounts and the option to set up a payment account with quantity discounts.

For schools, eFoodHandlers is presented as a provider of classroom food safety and culinary education, with courses ranging from basic to advanced food safety, culinary math, and careers in the restaurant industry, among others. For government agencies, the company collaborates by providing food safety on behalf of local Arizona jurisdictions, which includes custom websites, referral programs, and pay-per-click advertising.

Resources and Verification

The site provides users with various food safety resources, such as a food handlers guide, a downloadable practice test, a food safety manual, a glossary, a TCS food list, and handwashing materials. It also offers resources on Arizona regulations, a program and course overview, complaints and appeals policies, and a certificate verification service. Additionally, it includes links to job openings in the food service industry.

The company operates through its website and offers support via live chat and email. Live chat hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).