Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 12-301.11

Current through May 28, 2024

Section 12-301.11 - Examination Criteria

Criteria for DEPARTMENT APPROVAL of a written examination on FOOD protection practices may include the following:

(A) The testing service is:

(1) Experienced in examination development and administration on a statewide or multi-state basis;

(2) Experienced in the development of an examination pertaining to FOOD service protection practices; and

(3) Qualified in examination development, administration and measurement;

(B) The examination is currently being used by trade or regulatory organizations;

(C) The examination is accepted by public health officials and has been administered on a statewide basis;

(D) The examination and correct answers to examination questions have been reviewed by the DEPARTMENT. Review includes a statistical summary of mean, standard deviation, mode, range, minimum and maximum scores, coefficient of reliability and number and percentage of applicants passing and failing the original and retake examinations;

(E) The questions and answers are consistent with the examination requirements of this chapter;

(F) Security procedures are in place which protect the examination from compromise in preparation, printing and transportation of the examination;

(G) The examination will be administered by an individual certified by the TESTING SERVICE to administer the examination, to ensure that the examination taker and the applicant are the same individual;

(H) General analyses of examination results will be available annually;

(I) The examination is available and may be taken at location geographically accessible to individuals who want to take it;

(J) There is sufficient advance notice of examination dates available;

(K) An examination that is given under contract with a TESTING SERVICE for a specified period of time is subject to review by the DEPARTMENT upon renewal;

(L) A designated examination coordinator or contact PERSON is available;

(M) The examination shall be evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs.

(N) The examination is developed using psychometrically accepted methods involving representation from affected groups;

(O) The needs of special populations for accommodation to be able to take the examination are addressed by the TESTING SERVICE;

(P) A study guide and list of resources is available to individuals who are preparing to take the examination;

(Q) The proposed examination is consistent with an already APPROVED examination in regard to rigor and types of questions; and

(R) The proposed examination will permit reciprocity between states.

Note: To obtain a list of DEPARTMENT APPROVED food manager certification examinations contact the food safety and recreational licensing section, bureau of environmental and occupational health, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2659, telephone 608-266-2835.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services § 12-301.11