class schedule

Free Food Handlers Class (Private Classes / Ticket Holders Only):

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (EFFECTIVE 06/21/2026):

You must possess a valid ticket from your shift lead and/or supervisor to be admitted to the free food handlers class.
Classes are no longer open to the general public. Spaces are reserved and are not available to standbys or walk-ins.
Want to attend the free food handlers private class? Please contact your supervisor and/or shift lead at your establishment to learn if your location is scheduled for private food handler classes.
Selected food, health and hospitality establishments will have a number of valid tickets for admission to the free food handlers classes.
Tickets provided to each establishment have multiple dates and times to accommodate more staff members.

HOW TO ATTEND THE FREE FOOD HANDLERS CLASS:

Classes are no longer open to the general public. Spaces are not available to standbys or walk-ins.
Doors open 30 min prior to class time printed on your ticket . We can welcome you inside the facility as early as 30 min prior to class.
Please check in with us at the front desk and present your ID.
Arrivals 15 min after scheduled start time will not take the test or receive card.
- Important: Arrive before class starts.
You must have a valid ticket from your food establishment to attend
- Important: We can hold your seat until the start of class. After that, we will have to assign your seat to standbys. The makeup class date is printed on the back of your ticket.
The class duration is approximately 2 hours.
- Important: Those arranging transportation to/from our site can advise accordingly for drop off and pickup.
Laptop is furnished during class.
- Important: Participants will need to be able to type basic text, point and click on the laptop to advance course content and the exam.
We cannot admit children under 12 yrs of age. Workers under 18 with a valid ticket should arrive with a parent/guardian.
- Important: Minors over 16 may be admitted with their accompanied parent or guardian signing them in during check in.
Wóshdę́ę́’: Navajo Language speakers holding a valid ticket for admission are welcome to our English-Navajo class.
- Important: We’ll do our best to translate. If Navajo is the primary language spoken, please come!

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE FREE FOOD HANDLERS CLASS:

A laptop to use while attending class. (You must be able to perform basic keystrokes, pointing and clicking with the laptop furnished).
A cheat sheet with reference material for the course and exam.
One (1) printed certificate (large size for framing, etc.), printed by a professional color printer.
One (1) printed certificate (large size for framing, etc.), addressed to your supervisor / shift lead to retain on file at your food establishment.
One (1) professional badge-quality food handers card (wallet size).
A pencil or pen to write with.
Scratch paper to take notes with.
One (1) beverage (usually coffee or water).
One (1) snack.
Napkin / Beverage napkin.
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
One (1) Narcan Kit provided in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Health Harm Reduction Program. Each kit contains two (2) 4mg doses.
A heated and/or air-conditioned space.
Access to a ADA-compliant restroom with running cold and hot water, paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer.
The free class is led by one of our volunteer staff, who is a Certified Community Health Worker (NM and AZ) and Harm Reduction Specialist, who has been facilitating Food Handler classes with us since 2018.
A security officer shall be present on site, from the time registration opens (30 min prior to class) and after class is dismissed.

HOW TO PASS THE EXAM:

There is a quiz at the end of class, which requires 70% or better to pass.
There are 30 questions, multiple choice. Only one answer is valid for each multiple choice question.
Students will have the option to mark their test questions for review. After completing all 30 questions, students may ask the volunteer instructor to review their marked answers; however, the instructor is required to ask why any incorrectly-marked answers are wrong, and why the right answers are correct.
Those passing the test have the option to remain after class and have one (1) certificate printed in color and one (1) food handler card (professional badge quality).

THE DOs AND DONTs:

Help us keep the free food handlers class free! For items/services requested for more than what is provided above, our volunteer staff will go over options on how to acquire these independently.
Show ID as it will be required to receive free services from us.
You must have basic typing, pointing and clicking abilities to work on the laptop furnished during class to cover course material and take the exam on the laptop provided.
One Certification is provided free of charge.
Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others as YOU wish to be treated. Our advisory board has rightfully resolved to take the path of patience over sternness, meaning we all have our moments and bad days. Therefore, disrespectful behavior (trolling, continually interrupting the volunteer staff, general disrespect towards our volunteer staff, employees or other students, demanding items, disharmonizing the environment and/or interfering with others’ ability to learn) will all be granted only one verbal warning. After such, you will be asked to leave by the security officer, no matter where you are at in the process.
If you’re more than 15 minutes late (that’s 15 minutes past the scheduled start time of the class), we cannot admit you.
Do not use your cellphone once inside as you will be in a healthcare setting.
Do take those urgent calls outside, we will try to catch you up when you return.
Place your phone on silent.
There is no photography or recording permitted while on site.
Do advise our volunteer staff of any unwanted behavior.
If you have feedback for us, you’ll be asked to put it in writing and direct it to our Board. No exceptions. Gallup Health consists of an Advisory Board and a Board of Directors, who manage efforts to continually improve our operation. The Advisory Board shall accept written input, provided your name / contact information is included. The Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members, all anonymous, all volunteers and all genuinely interested in addressing the issues facing our community. Written inquires can be sent to Gallup Health™, Advisory Board, 1108 E Historic Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301.