Welcome To
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, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
10:00am – Bienville Bldg.- Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 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, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
9:00am – Bienville Bldg.– Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 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 his/her license in a timely manner!
Inactive Sanitarians
To request Inactive Status, please submit the following information: name, current address, number of years as a sanitarian, last place of employment. 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 requires a written request to the Board along with payment of $100 reactivation fee. At the time of reactivation, the sanitarian must begin accruing the required 8 contact hours.
Continuing Education
Just 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.
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How many hours do I need to acquire?
You will need to acquire eight (8) Contact Hours during a calendar year.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Where do I find these forms?
IMPORTANT NOTE! While it is always best to apply for approval of contact hours before an offering takes place, this isn’t always possible! Please remember, you have up to 30 days AFTER an offering to apply for approval. DO NOT send in applications for contact hour approval after the 30 day time limit! Applications received after the 30 day time limit will be returned to the applicant with no action taken!
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
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Approved 2024 Trainings (Course Number and Name)
2024EPA1: “Virtual SDWA PWSS Inspector Fundamental Training”; online course on 1/22/24 to 1/25/24 from 10:00am to 3:00pm; Approved for 10 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024EPA2: “Managing Commensal Rodents with IPM and New Technologies”; online course on 2/20/24 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024EPA3: “Encountering Bed Bugs While Traveling”; online course on 1/30/24 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ET; Approved for 2 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024NOMTRCB1: “Filth Flies”; online course on 1/22/24 from 2:00 to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024LPMA1: “LPMA Winter Conference 2024”; In person conference on 1/30/24 to 1/31/24 from 10am to 5pm; 5 courses approved for 1 hour each (Best Pest Control Practices, Techniques to improve rodent trapping, Pesticide Safety and Stewardship, IPM: Implementation and Record Keeping, and German Cockroach Control); Sponsored by Louisiana Pest Management Association
2024NOMTRCB2: “Urban Rodent Control: A Four Part Webinar Series”; four online courses on various dates from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; 1/11/24 Rodent Biology, 1/25/24 Integrated Rodent Management, 2/15/24 Rodent Proofing Techniques, 2/29/24 Importance of Rodent Management; Approved for 1.5 hours each; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024IFSQN1: “Validation and Verification: Ensuring Compliance and Excellence“; online course on 2/9/24 from 9am to 10am; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by International Food Safety and Quality Network; Register Here
2024E001: “General Environmental Health”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 3 contact hours. Access open enrollment link here.
2024E002: “Statutes and Regulations – EPHOC”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 3 contact hours. Access open enrollment link.
2024E003: “Food Protection – EPHOC”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 4 contact hours. Access open enrollment link.
2024E004: ” Potable Water”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Center; approved for 6 contact hours. Access open enrollment link.
2024E005: “Wastewater”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 4 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024E008: “Zoonoses, Vectors, Pests and Weeds”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 4 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024E013: “Institutions and Licensed Establishments”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 3 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024E014: “Swimming Pools and Recreational Facilities”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 3 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024E015: “Disaster Sanitation”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 5 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024SCPHTC1: “Environmental Health Issues in Disasters”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 2 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024SCPHTC2: “Historical Overview of Public Health”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 2 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024SCPHTC3: “Introduction to Epidemiology”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 7 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024VCEHP101: “Vector-borne Diseases of Public Health Importance“; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 1 contact hour. Open enrollment link.
2024VCEHP102: “IPM Basics for Environmental Health Professionals”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 1 contact hours. Open enrollment link.
2024VCEHP107: “Rodent Management”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 1 contact hour. Open enrollment link.
2024VCHEP108: “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. Open enrollment link.
2024VCHEP109: “Pest Management Considerations for Schools”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 1 contact hour. Open enrollment link.
2024VCHEP111: “Bed Bugs – Identification, Biology, and Control”; online training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; approved for 1 contact hour. Open enrollment link.
2024NOMTRCB3: “Vector Control Operational Training“; In person and Online course on 2/21/24 from 9am to 11:45am; Approved for 2.25 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register by (504)658-2400 or education@nola.gov
2024NOMTRCB4: “Mosquito Control“; Online course on 3/7/24 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
2024NOMTRCB5: “Mosquito Control-Mosquitoes and Disease“; Online course on 3/21/24 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register Here.
2024NOMTRCB6: “Mosquito Control-Home and Personal Protection“; Online course on 3/28/24 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register Here.
2024NOMTRCB7: “Mosquito Control-Integrated Pest Management“; Online course on 4/11/24 from 2pm to 3:30 pm; Approved for 1.5 hour; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register Here.
2024SAN1: “2024 Sanitarian Seminar”; In person courses; 3/12/24 3:00pm to 5:00pm DHD/Permit Updates, Introduction of New Central Office Staff Members, Introduction of Regional Directors Field Operations-Permitting and Inspection Numbers, Introduction of Specialty Operations Administrative Staff Specialty Operations-Permitting and Inspection Numbers (approved for 2 hours); 3/13/24 8:15am to 9:45am Sanitarian Showdown: The Communication Challenge, Personal Safety in the Field, Ins and Outs of an ATU (approved for 1.5 hours); 10:05-11:05am Biology and Management of Major Cockroach Pest Species, Compliance Order Procedures (approved for 1 hour); Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2024ENG1: “DISTRICT 4 INITIAL DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY (IDC) TRAINING“; In person course on 4/26/24 from 9:00am to 3:00pm; Approved for 5 hours; Sponsored by LDH-Engineering
2024NEHA1: “The Ins and Outs of Norovirus“; Online course on 3/7/24 from 11:00am to 12:00pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by National Environmental Health Association
2024EPA4: “Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance”; Online course on 2/27/24 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm; Approved for 1 hour: Sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency
2024GAINEY1: “Gainey’s 2024 Wastewater Conference”; In person course on 4/26/2024 from 7:45am-4:00pm; sponsored by Gainey’s Concrete Products; Approved for 8.0 contact hours; Register Here.
2024LPHA1: “LPHA 74th Annual Educational Conference:”; In person conference on 4/4&5/2024; 1 course approved for 0.75 hours (4/4/2024 from 2:40 to 3:25pm “Public Health Emergency Preparedness from a Local Perspective”); Sponsored by Louisiana Public Health Association; Register Here.
2024PWC1: “Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance”; Online course on 3/20/24 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm; Approved for 2 hours: Sponsored by The Private Well Class
2024NEHA2: “Clearing the Fog: Cleaners, Sanitizers, Disinfectants; What Sets Them Apart? A Foodservice Primer”; Online course on 4/3/24 from 12:00 to 1:00pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by National Environmental Health Association; Register Here.
2024SAN2: “New Sanitarian School”; In person courses; 4/15/24-4/18/24 and 10/21/24-10/24/24 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
2024EPA5: “Harmful Algal Blooms”; Online course on 3/26/24 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Approved for 1 hour: Sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency
2024GFI1: “Cannabis Handler Certificate Program”; Online course; Approved for 4 hours: Sponsored by Green Flower Institute
2024GOHSEP1: “WebEOC-200S Intermediate WebEOC for State ESF Users"; online course; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by GOHSEP
2024EPI1: “2024 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Field Epidemiology Training"; In person courses on 5/22/24 in Shreveport, 5/23/24 in Lafayette, 5/30/24 in Metairie ; Approved for 4.25 hours per day; Sponsored by LDH-OPH-EPI
2024ENG2: “DISTRICTS I & II INITIAL DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY (IDC) TRAINING“; Online course on 4/29/24 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm; Approved for 3 hours; Sponsored by LDH-Engineering
2024NOMTRCB8: “Vector Control Operational Training“; Online and in- person course on 5/1/24 from 9:00am to 11:45am; Approved for 2 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024SAN3: “Commercial Sewage Plan Review and Inspection Training”; In person course in Bossier City on 4/30/24, Baton Rouge on 6/18/24, Alexandria on 7/9/24; Hammond on 8/22/24; Lafayette on 9/24/24; Thibodaux on 10/9/24; Lake Charles on 11/14/24; 9:00am to 1:00pm; Approved for 4 hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2024SAN4: “Plans Review Training”; In person course in locations throughout state on various dates from 8:00am to 4:30pm; 5/8/24 Thibodaux, 5/15/24 Hammond, 6/3/24 Shreveport, 06/27/24 Alexandria, 7/09/24 Baton Rouge, 07/23/24 Lafayette, 07/31/24 Marrero, 8/13/24 Monroe; Approved for 8 hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2024EPA6: “Technical Assistance for Lead”; Online course on 5/21/24 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Approved for 1 hour: Sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency
2024SAN5: “ServSafe”; In person course in Baton Rouge on 6/12/24 and 11/14/24 from 8:00am to 4:30pm; Approved for 8 hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2024EPA7: “Inorganics Treatment: Arsenic and Nitrate”; Online course on 6/25/24 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Approved for 1 hour: Sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency
2024BCM1: “Personal Hygiene: Requirements for SSOPs and Best Practices for Food Safety”; Online course on 6/26/24 from 1:00 to 2:00pm; Approved for 1 hour; Register here; Sponsored by Best Sanitizers, Cintas, & Meritech
2024NOMTRCB9: “Vector Control Preparedness“; Online course on 6/17/24 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Register here or email education@nola.gov; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024NOMTRCB10: “The Role of Public Health Preparedness Before and After An All Hazards Event“; Online course on 6/24/24 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Register here or email education@nola.gov; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024FDA1: “FD375: Dairy Farm Sanitation and Inspections“; In person course on 6/3/2024-6/7/2024; Approved for 24.75 hours; Sponsored by FDA
2024SAN6: “Pest Control Training”; In person course in locations throughout state on various dates from 9:00am to 2:50pm; Reg 1- 7/25/24, Reg 2 - 7/16/24, Reg 3 – 7/10/24, Reg 4 – 7/17/24, Reg 5 – 7/23/24, Reg 6- 7/29/24, Reg 7 – 7/19/24, Reg 8 – 7/18/24, Reg 9 – 7/22/24; Approved for 4.75 hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services
2024NOMTRCB11: “Vector Control and Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Professionals“; Online and in-person course on 6/26/24 from 8:30am to 12:30pm; Approved for 1.0 hour for "Vector Biology and Disease Risk" and 0.5 hour for in-person ectoparasite lab; Register here or email education@nola.gov; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024GMP1: “Vaporizer Vigilance: Navigating Standards, Risks, and Common Issues in Cannabis Vaporizers”; Online course on 7/31/24 from 1:00 to 2:00pm; Approved for 1.0 hour; Sponsored by GMP Collective
2024EPA8: “2024 National Capacity Development and Operator Certification Workshop”; In person courses on 8/7/2024-8/9/2024 from 8:00am to 5:00pm; Approved for 18.5 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024NOMTRCB12: “Alpha Gal Syndrome“; Online course on 8/12/24 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Register at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hfTLCLccAkqaIQ3ZtFuf9wGpRsn4hg5KtZc7-Rp3jxdUQkE2VjQ3MFpaREVRMThSR1hTWEVHM1BSQy4u or email education@nola.gov; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
2024IAFP1: “Enhancing Pet Food Safety from Farm to Fork”; Online course on 8/12/2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm; Approved for 0.5 hours; Register at https://www.foodprotection.org/events-meetings/webinars/; Sponsored by IAFP
2024EPA9: “Drinking Water System Resilience”; Online course on 7/30/2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024EPA10: “ Testing Chemical Warfare Agent Response in a Realistic Setting”; Online course on 8/14/2024 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm; Approved for 1.0 hour; Sponsored by EPA
2024EPA11: “ Capacity Development and Operator Certification 101”; Online course on 7/23/2024 from 11:30pm to 1:00pm; Approved for 1.0 hour; Sponsored by EPA
2024TIFS1: “Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Online Series”; 7 Online courses; Approved for 2.0 hours each; Sponsored by Tennessee Integrated Food Safety
2024AZ1: “2024 Virtual AZ Sanitarians' Conference"; Online conference on 11/6-7/2024 from 8am-3:05pm; Approved for 12; Sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services
2024EPI2: “2024 Rapid Response Team (RRT) Training"; In person courses (for invited sans only) on 10/23/24 in Ruston, 10/24/24 in Lafayette, 11/7/24 in Metairie ; Approved for 3.5 hours per day; Sponsored by LDH-OPH-EPI
2024EPA12: “PFAS Rule Implementation and Treatment”; Online course on 10/29/2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm; Approved for 2.5 hours; Sponsored by EPA
2024CRA1: “What Labs Are Learning About Novel Cannabinoids”; Online course on 10/17/2024 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by CRA
2024NOWRA1: “Onsite Wastewater Mega Conference”; In person course on 10/21/24 - 10/23/24 from 8:00am to 4:30pm; Approved for 7 hours; Sponsored by NOWRA
2024FDA2: “FD248: Shellfish RARM“; In person course on 11/12/2024-11/14/2024; Approved for 6 hours; Sponsored by FDA
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.