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The Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians held its initial meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, as provided by Act 371 of the 1954 session of the Louisiana Legislature.
The Board is charged with the responsibility of examining all applicants for licenses to practice as sanitarians in the State of Louisiana and is empowered to issue licenses to applicants who qualify and successfully pass the Board’s examination.
The Board is also empowered to suspend or revoke for due cause any license which it has issued, and to reinstate or renew any license which has been suspended or revoked.
Please visit Requirements and Fees to view the educational requirements for a temporary sanitarian permit and the requirements for a Registered Sanitarian license.
COMPLAINTS:
Complaints about any actions or procedures of the LA State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians may be submitted by mail to LSBES – 7515 Jefferson Hwy., #161 – Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
Please visit often for information regarding:
- Board Meeting/Exam Dates Have Been Posted — click on Announcements!
- License Renewal Form can be accessed by visiting Requirements & Fees forms.
- IMPORTANT CONTACT HOUR INFORMATION!!
- CPTP Courses are NOT approved for contact hours!
- Courses MUST be approved by LSBES before the date of the offering or NO LATER THAN 30 days after the date of the offering!
- View the current year's Approved Courses.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025 RS Exam Dates
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
10:00am – Bienville Bldg.- Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
10:00am – Bienville Bldg. - Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA
The following must be received by the Board at least 14 days BEFORE the test date. Please submit all online (recommended) or mail to the following address: LSBES, 7515 Jefferson Hwy., #161, Baton Rouge, LA 70806:
- A copy of Civil Service Employee Notification Form to verify hire date and position.
- Copy of the one page Certificate of Completion of the required LSBES New Sanitarian Course Bundle through Tulane University.
- Check or money order made payable to LSBES, in the amount of $50.
- Letter of recommendation from supervisor or Regional Sanitarian Director that applicant is ready to test.
- Copy of Current Temporary Sanitarian Permit
New Sanitarian Course Bundle
Go to the Tulane LMS home page and anyone who doesn’t have an account can register here. Accounts are free and personal information is not shared with third parties.
The Sanitarians course bundle can be accessed here. At the top of the information on this page is a link to ‘Subscribe to group’. Sanitarians signing up for the course bundle should subscribe to the LSBES group using their LMS login information. When an individual completes the course series they will be provided with a final certificate of completion. NOTE: If you encounter any problems accessing online courses through Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center/Tulane University partnership, contact trdirect@tulane.edu.
2025 Board Meeting Dates:
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
9:00am – Bienville Bldg.– Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
9:00am – Bienville Bldg. – Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA
Special Announcements
Renewal notices are NOT sent out to Temporary Sanitarians! It is the responsibility of each Temporary Sanitarian to renew their license in a timely manner!
Inactive Sanitarians
To request Inactive Status, please use the form under Requirements and Fees. NOTE: While on Inactive Status, sanitarians cannot work in any capacity as a Registered Sanitarian in Louisiana. To request reactivation of an Inactive Status license, complete the form under Requirements and Fees along with payment of $100 reactivation fee. At the time of reactivation, the sanitarian must begin accruing the required 8 contact hours.
Continuing Education
What Is A Contact Hour?
The Board defines one (1) contact hour as one clock hour of continuing education in an approved educational experience approved by the Board or 0.1 CEU in an approved educational experience approved by the Board.
How many hours do I need to acquire?
You will need to acquire eight (8) Contact Hours during a calendar year.
What happens if I don’t acquire the eight Contact Hours?
Failure to comply with the Contact Hour requirement may result in revocation of your license.
I hold a Temporary Sanitarian Permit, am I required to obtain 8 Contact Hours?
RENEW NOWNo; however, you are required to renew your Temporary Sanitarian Permit each year (on or before the issue date).
How can I get an educational offering approved?
Simply complete LSBES-2, “Request for Sanitarian Continuing Education Credit Form/Individual Sanitarian” and submit to the Board. Make certain you submit the form as soon as possible. Don’t wait till the last minute! Forms submitted more than 30 days after the course date will not be accepted.
I know of an organization that wants to provide contact hours, how can I get information?
LSBES-4 FORMHave the organization complete the LSBES-4, “Sponsor Application for Continuing Education Continuing Education for Louisiana Registered Sanitarians” and submit to the Board as soon as possible. Forms submitted more than 30 days after the course date will not be accepted.
Where do I find these forms?
IMPORTANT NOTES!
You have up to 30 days AFTER a course to apply for approval. Applications received after the 30 day time limit will be returned to the applicant with no action taken.
Live online and in-person courses must be attended on the scheduled dates and viewing pre-recorded versions of these will not be accepted.
Contact Hour Providers/Offerings:
Types of instructional courses, short courses, technical sessions, seminars, workshops, etc., generally recognized by the Board as potentially fulfilling the contact hour requirement include, but are not limited to the following:
- Center for Environmental Health Services, Sanitarian Services-sponsored courses with certificate of completion and approval of the Board.
- Annual educational conferences, technical sessions, seminars and workshops sponsored by: Louisiana Environmental Health Association (LEHA), National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Louisiana Public Health Association (LPHA), American Public Health Association (APHA), Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA, Louisiana Conference on Water Supply, Sewerage and Industrial Wastes, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, Louisiana Water Environment Association, Louisiana Environmental Training Center at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Louisiana Mosquito Control (LMC), South Central Public Health Training Center (Environmental Health), USDA, FDA, CDC and EPA certified courses with certificate of completion and approval of the Board.
- University/college courses approved by the Board in advance.
Continuing Education Forms
Approved 2025 Trainings (Course Numbers and Names in bold; Courses with dates can only be taken on those scheduled dates.)
2025CU1: “Pathogens Affecting Hemp Cultivation”; Online training course on 2/11/2025 from 12-1pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by Cornell University
2025E001: “General Environmental Health”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours. Register here
2025E002: “Statutes and Regulations – EPHOC”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours. Register here
2025E003: “Food Protection – EPHOC”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours. Register here
2025E004: “Potable Water”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Center; Approved for 6 contact hours. Register here
2025E005: “Wastewater”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours. Register here
2025E008: “Zoonoses, Vectors, Pests and Weeds”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours. Register here
2025E013: “Institutions and Licensed Establishments”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours. Register here
2025E014: “Swimming Pools and Recreational Facilities”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours. Register here
2025E015: “Disaster Sanitation”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 5 contact hours. Register here
2025ENG1: “DISTRICT 4 INITIAL DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY (IDC) TRAINING“; In person course on 4/30/2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm; Approved for 5 hours; Sponsored by LDH-Engineering
2025ENG2: “Overview of Title 51“; Online course on 3/20/2025 from 3-4:00pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by LDH-Engineering
2025ENG3: “Ground Water Rule Refresher Course Part 1“; Online course on 4/4/2025 from 9:30-11:00m; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by LDH-Engineering
2025EPA1: “Reducing Pests in Schools with IPM”; Online course on 1/28/2025 from 1-2:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6588354378575797077
2025EPA2: “Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement”; Online course on 4/29/2025 from 12-3pm; Approved for 2.5 contact hours; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817340605057/WN_7C8Zo2FUQva2Cr_hEIlyFg#/registration
2025EPA3: “Greenhouse Pests”; Online course on 2/11/2025 from 1-2:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://www.epa.gov/ipm/upcoming-integrated-pest-management-webinars
2025EPA4: “Alternative Water Sources to Augment Water Supplies”; Online course on 2/19/2025 from 2-3pm; Approved for 1.0 contact hour; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://www.epa.gov/research-states/epa-tools-and-resources-webinar-series
2025EPA5: “Managing Contaminated Drinking Water Post-Hurricane”; Online course on 3/12/2025 from 1-2pm; Approved for 1.0 contact hour; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917401609058/WN_PBgcSFd8T2ausnCkpw4y0g#/registration
2025EPA6: “Disinfection Byproducts: Inorganic Chloramine”; Online course on 3/25/2025 from 1-2pm; Approved for 1.0 contact hour; Sponsored by EPA; Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917368994211/WN_75-nSWyfQDKrbtsDE1_Mwg#/registration
2025FDA1: “FD207: Plan Review for Food Establishments”; Online courses on 5/19-23/25 from 12-6pm; Approved for 25 contact hours: Sponsored by FDA; Register at https://www.neha.org/fd207-plan-review-course
2025FSM1: “Recall Readiness: How to Conduct a Mock Recall and Ensure Traceability”; Online course on 2/11/25 from 1-2pm; Approved for 1 contact hour: Sponsored by Food Safety Magazine
2025GAINEY1: “Gainey’s 2025 Wastewater Conference”; In person course on 4/25/2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm; Sponsored by Gainey’s Concrete Products; Approved for 8.0 contact hours; Register at https://www.gaineysconcrete.com/wastewater-conference-registration
2025IAFP1: “Developing Food Safety Professionals PDG Presents: Pitch Slam: Inside the Roles Shaping Food Safety”; Online course on 1/9/25 from 10-11am; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by International Association for Food Protection; Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8712666921210257759
2025NDSU1: "Anatomy of a Food Recall"; Online course on 2/19/25 from 2-3pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by North Dakota State University
2025NOMTRCB1: "How USA-based Pest Management Practices Impact the Global Pest Market"; Online course on 1/9/25 from 10-11:15am; Approved for 1.25 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2SZccpHSQJSD0E5ZlT4OJw#/registration
2025NOMTRCB2: “New Orleans Urban Pest Management Symposium”; In person course on 1/28-31/25 from 9am to 4:30pm; Approved for 11.75 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by emailing education@nola.gov
2025NOMTRCB3: “Mosquito Control“; Online course on 3/17/25 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2025NOMTRCB4: “Mosquito Control-Mosquitoes and Disease“; Online course on 3/20/25 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2025NOMTRCB5: “Mosquito Control-Home and Personal Protection“; Online course on 3/26/25 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2025NOMTRCB6: “Mosquito Control-Integrated Pest Management“; Online course on 4/2/25 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2025NOMTRCB7: “Vector Control and Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Professionals“; Online and in-person (in FL) course on 4/23/25 from 8:30am to 1:30pm; Approved for 1.0 hour for "Vector Biology and Disease Risk" and 0.5 hour for in-person ectoparasite lab; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2025NQAF1: “Food Safety Essentials: Navigating Chemical Contaminants in Your Safety Plan”; Online training course on 3/20/25 from 12-1pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by Nestlé Quality Assurance Center; Register at https://www.nqacdublin.com/webinars/
2025SAN1: “New Sanitarian School”; In person courses; 4/7-10/25 and 10/20-23/25 8:00am to 4:30pm; Orientation, Communication, Enforcement, Food Safety, Institutions (approved for 8 hours daily) Onsite Wastewater (approved for 7 hours); Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2025SAN2: “ServSafe”; In person course in Baton Rouge on 4/22/25 from 8:00am to 4:30pm; Approved for 8 hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2025SCPHTC1: “Environmental Health Issues in Disasters”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 2 contact hours. Register here
2025SCPHTC2: “Historical Overview of Public Health”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 2 contact hours. Register here
2025SCPHTC3: “Introduction to Epidemiology”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 7 contact hours. Register here
2025UOF1: "Online Oyster Culture Class”; Online training course from the University of Florida; Approved for 8 contact hours.
2025VCEHP101: “Vector-borne Diseases of Public Health Importance”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register here
2025VCEHP102: “IPM Basics for Environmental Health Professionals”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hours. Register here
2025VCEHP107: “Rodent Management”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register here
2025VCHEP108: “Public Health Insect Pests in Food & Housing Environments”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register here
2025VCHEP109: “Pest Management Considerations for Schools”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register here
2025VCHEP111: “Bed Bugs – Identification, Biology, and Control”; Online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register here
Contact Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians
Contact LSBES for inquiries regarding important dates, approved trainings, license renewal, and other related matters.
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians held its initial meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, as provided by Act 371 of the 1954 session of the Louisiana Legislature.