1. Why was the Health Card program discontinued?
   After a thorough review of the health card requirements and the applicable codes, statutes and regulations, the program was brought up-to-date and in-line with current medical practices.
   
   The Food Handler Safety Training program is a result of our findings and a service more appropriate to our community's needs.
   
   
2. I currently have a food handler category health card. When do I need to get a food handler safety training card?
   You will need to get a food handler safety training card before your current health card expires.
   
   
3. Are food handlers required to get a food handler safety training card?
   Yes, any person employed as a food handler, must get a food handler safety training card. They are not required to be screened for tuberculosis and are not required to get any vaccinations. Visit the Food Handler Safety Training Card webpages for more information.
   
   
4. Are adult group care employees required to get a food handler safety training card?
   Adult group care employees do not need a food handler safety training card and do not need to get any vaccinations.
   
   However, adult group care employees do require tuberculosis screening, per NAC 441A.375. The health district no longer offers TB screening. Clients who need TB screening will need to visit their primary care doctor. If you don't have a doctor, download the Tuberculosis Testing Locations PDF 158KB flyer for a list of clinics that offer TB testing.
   
   
5. Are barbers required to get a food handler safety training card?
   The health district does not require barbers to be screened for tuberculosis, does not require them to get any vaccinations, and does not require them to get a food handler safety training card unless they are employed to be a food handler.
   
   However, Nevada Statutes NRS 643.070 and NRS 643.080 and the corresponding Nevada Administrative Codes NAC-643 require medical testing or screening for all barbers.
   
   
6. Are child care employees required to get a food handler safety training card?
   The health district does not require child care employees to be screened for tuberculosis, get any vaccinations or get a food handler safety training card unless they are employed to be a food handler.
   
   Employees who work in a child care center kitchen as a food handler, must get a food handler safety training card. Employees who dispense food prepared in the kitchen or other packaged drinks or food are not required to have a food handler safety training card.
   
   However, Nevada Administrative Code NAC 432A.310 require all employees and volunteers of child care centers to receive TB screening. The health district no longer offers TB screening. Clients who need TB screening will need to visit their primary care doctor. If you don't have a doctor, download the Tuberculosis Testing Locations PDF 158KB flyer for a list of clinics that offer TB testing.
   
   
7. Are tattoo, permanent makeup and/or body piercing artists required to get a food handler safety training card?
   Tattoo, permanent makeup and body piercing artists are not required to get vaccinated against hepatitis B, not required to be screened for tuberculosis and not required to get a food handler safety training card. However, they are required to get a Body Art Card and continue to be required to have infectious disease training.
   
   
8. Are massage therapists required to get a food handler safety training card?
   Massage therapists do not need a food handler safety training card unless they meet the definition of a food handler as described in NRS 446.030. Additionally, they are not required to get any vaccinations or get screened for tuberculosis.
   
   
9. Are reflexologists required to get a food handler safety training card?
   Reflexologists do not need a food handler safety training card unless they meet the definition of a food handler as described in NRS 446.030. Additionally, they are not required to get any vaccinations or get screened for tuberculosis.
   
   
10. Are aestheticians required to get a food handler safety training card?
    Aestheticians do not need a food handler safety training card unless they meet the definition of a food handler as described in NRS 446.030. Additionally, they are not required to get any vaccinations or get screened for tuberculosis.
    
    
11. Are health club attendants required to get a food handler safety training card?
    Health club attendants do not need a food handler safety training card unless they meet the definition of a food handler as described in NRS 446.030. Additionally, they are not required to get any vaccinations or get screened for tuberculosis.

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