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Food Safety Instructors & Exam Proctors

Search or join our network of hundreds of Registered Food Safety instructors around the world who provide training in health departments, schools, colleges, universities, military installations, restaurants, hotels, as independent consultants, and in other sectors related to food safety.

Instructor & Proctor Directory

Instructor Benefits

Being a NEHA instructor helps to ensure food safety in our communities as well as helps to build the next generation of food safety professionals. Our Food Safety Instructors/Trainers have access to everything needed to teach the Professional Food Handler or Professional Food Manager courses in English and Spanish, including:

  • Full course bundle in English and Spanish
    • Textbook
    • PowerPoint deck
    • Syllabus
  • Certificate of Trainer Registration
  • Trainer guidance
  • Listing in our Food Safety Instructor Directory
  • Access to online adult education and resources
  • An opportunity to earn continuing education hours for NEHA credentials
  • Discounts up to 15% on our food safety materials

Order Food Safety Materials

To place a bulk order, or receive the trainer discount, email us at support@neha.org.

Instructor Application Process

Registration to be a NEHA Food Safety Instructor requires a one-time administrative fee of $50 upon the approval of your application. Applications take 7 - 14 days to process.

All NEHA Food Safety Trainer applicants must show evidence of experience in three areas:

  1. Food safety knowledge
  2. Minimum one year classroom training and/or teaching experience
  3. Minimum three years experience in the food service industry

Additionally, trainers must have a valid ANAB-accredited Food Manager certification, a valid REHS/RS credential, or a valid CP-FS credential.

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Exam Proctors

Food safety instructors who are registered with us can also proctor exams accredited by the Conference for Food Protection-American National Standards Institute (CFP-ANSI), including the Certified Food Safety Manager Exam with the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) and the ServSafe Certification Exam with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Becoming an NRFSP Proctor

To become a proctor with NRFSP, complete their Test and Administrator/Proctor Training Course and the Proctor Application.

  • To receive NEHA Trainer benefits and discounts, type "NEHA" along with your company name in the "Company Name" field of the application. This tells NRFSP that you are a trainer with NEHA. If you need help with the Proctor Application, email customer.service@nrfsp.com or call 800-446-0257.
  • After completing the NEHA Trainer application and proctor process with NRFSP, they will provide you with a Proctor number. Use this number when ordering materials and exams, and when teaching.

Ordering NRFSP Exams

To order Food Manager exams, contact NRFSP at 1.800.446.0257 or email customerservice@nrfsp.com.

Receiving Test Results

To receive the test results from the NRFSP website for your proctored Food Manager courses, On the return envelope, under "Preferences for returning certificate/fail notice only":

  • Check box next to “Please follow special instructions below”
  • In the box, write "Please cc the test results to me" and include your email address

Learn More

  • Food Handler Certificate Program Handbook | PDF
  • Complaints and Appeals | PDF
  • Food Safety Courses | Website