Food Handler Training

A Food Handler’s Card is required for any person that handles food in the MOVHD region. Region includes Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood.

All food employees must obtain a valid Food Handler’s card.  Any new food employee of an establishment will have 60 days from hire date to obtain a valid card. Food Handler’s cards are valid for 3 years. Cost for a the class is $10 per person. Class lasts 1½ to 2 hours based on class size.

In Wood County, Food Handler’s classes will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Parkersburg office, 211 Sixth St.

Classes will begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For additional information, call our main office at 304-420-1460.

Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane and Wirt county offices also offer classes. You need to contact these offices to find out dates and times, as they may very.  You can find information on how to contact those offices by clicking here.

Online classes are also available and recognized from the following outside entities, in no particular order. Fees apply.

Online Classes: