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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.

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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.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS


Job Openings

To apply for a sanitarian position with the Louisiana Department of Health, please visit:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/5051478/sanitarian-1-2-3


Registered Sanitarian Exam Dates


  • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
    10:00am – Bienville Bldg., Rm 118 – 628 N 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA
  • WEDNESDAY, june 17, 2026
    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 or letter from parish, if applicable, 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.
  • Online payment or check/money order made payable to LSBES, in the amount of $50.
  • Letter of recommendation from supervisor or Regional Sanitarian Director that applicant has completed ALL required training and is ready to test.
  • Copy of Current Temporary Sanitarian Permit


New Sanitarian Course Bundle
(to be completed by LDH or parish sanitarians with temporary sanitarian permits)


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.


Board Meeting Dates:


  • WEDNESDAY, february 25, 2026
    9:00am – Bienville Bldg., Rm 118 – 628 N. 4th Street – Baton Rouge, LA
  • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
    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?

    No; 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.

  • I know of an organization that wants to provide contact hours, how can I get information?

    Have 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. 

    LSBES-4 FORM
  • Where do I find these forms?

    Simply click on the Forms navigation link. The LSBES-2 and LSBES-4 along with LSBES-3, “Sample Course Evaluation Form” can be downloaded for your use.

    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 2026 Trainings (Course Numbers and Names in bold; Courses with dates can only be taken on those scheduled dates.)

    2026AFDO1: “AFDO Advanced Inspector Boot Camp Part 1”; Online course on 1/15/26 from 12:30-4:30pm; Approved for 4 contact hours; Sponsored by Association of Food and Drug Officials


    2026AFDO2: “AFDO Advanced Inspector Boot Camp Part 2”; Online course on 1/22/26 from 12:30-4:30pm; Approved for 4 contact hours; Sponsored by Association of Food and Drug Officials


    2026AFDO3: “AFDO Advanced Inspector Boot Camp Part 3”; Online course on 1/29/26 from 12:30-4:30pm; Approved for 4 contact hours; Sponsored by Association of Food and Drug Officials


    2026AWWA1: “Measuring What Matters: Building Stronger Utilities Through TMF Metrics”; Online course on 1/28/26 from 11am-12:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by American Water Works Association


    2026AWWA2: “PFAS Treatment with GAC and IX”; Online course on 2/10/26 from 11am-12:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by American Water Works Association


    2026AWWA3: “Data and Information Management: Cornerstone for Utility Decision-Making”; Online course on 2/11/26 from 11am-12:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by American Water Works Association


    2026AWWA4: “Microplastics 2026: State Regulatory Perspectives and Progress”; Online course on 3/4/26 from 11am-12:30pm; Approved for 1.5 contact hours; Sponsored by American Water Works Association


    2026E001: “General Environmental Health”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours;  Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E002: “Statutes and Regulations – EPHOC”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours;  Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E003: “Food Protection – EPHOC”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E004: “Potable Water”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Center; Approved for 6 contact hours;  Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E005: “Wastewater”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours;  Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E008: “Zoonoses, Vectors, Pests and Weeds”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 4 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E013: “Institutions and Licensed Establishments”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E014: “Swimming Pools and Recreational Facilities”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 3 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026E015: “Disaster Sanitation”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 5 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026ENG1: “Distric 4 Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC) Training“; In person course on 3/31/2026 from 9:30am to 3:30pm; Approved for 5 hours; Sponsored by LDH Engineering


    2026ENG2: “Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Sodium Hypochlorite Generation Systems“; Online course on 2/4/2026 from 12-1pm; Approved for 1 hour; Sponsored by LDH Engineering


    2026EPA1: "Lead (Pb) Overview and Data Mapping"; Online course 1/26/26 from 2-3pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency


    2026EPA2: "Water Sector Threat Briefing"; Online course 2/26/26 from 1-3pm; Approved for 2 contact hours; Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency


    2026EPA3: "America’s Children and the Environment"; Online course 2/18/26 from 2-3pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency


    2026ERG1: "Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water Systems"; Online course on 1/27/26 from 1-3pm; Approved for 2 contact hours; Sponsored by Eastern Research Group


    2026FD152: "Food Processing and Technology"; Online course 3/16-20/26; Approved for 34 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026FD190: "Food Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Application, and Evidence Development"; Online courses 3/2-6/26, 6/1-5/26; Approved for 29 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA 


    2026FD242: "Sanitary Survey of Shellfish Growing Areas"; Online courses 5/5-7/26; Approved for 24 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026FD249: "Conducting Seafood Inspections"; Online courses 2/2-6/26; Approved for 35 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA 


    2026FD342: "Advanced Sanitary Survey of Shellfish Growing Areas Course”; In-person courses 9/1-4/26 Minneapolis, MN;  Approved for 32 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026FD371: "Milk Pasteurization Controls & Tests”; In-person course 5/19-21/26 Baton Rouge, LA; Approved for 20 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026FD577: "Special Problems in Milk Protection"; In-person course 5/4-8/26 in Albany, NY; Approved for 21 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026FD8023R: "Curriculum: Conducting Limited Scope Preventive Controls for Human Food Inspections"; Online course; Approved for 3 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA


    2026IDEXX1: “Quantification Essentials: Accurate Water Testing with IDEXX's Quanti-Tray System"; Online course on 1/27/26 from 12-1pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by IDEXX Water Academy


    2026LRWA1: “LRWA/VSWS Training”: In person courses on 1/13/26 from 8am-5pm in St. Martinville; Approved for 8 contact hours; Sponsored by La Rural Water Association


    2026NEHA1: "Bed Bugs Uncovered: Identifying, Preventing, and Protecting"; Online course on 1/28/26 at 1pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by National Environmental Health Association


    2026NEHA2: "Evolving Tools for Bed Bug Control: Technology, Treatment, and Sustainability"; Online course on 2/17/26 at 1pm; Approved for 1 contact hour; Sponsored by National Environmental Health Association


    2026NOMTRCB1: "Rodent Control Workshop Series"; In person course on 1/21/26 from 9:30am-2:10pm; Approved for 4 contact hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board


    2026NOMTRCB2: “Urban Rodent Control: Rodent Biology”; Online course on 1/30/26 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register at education@nola.gov or (504)658-2400


    2026NOMTRCB3: “Urban Rodent Control:  Integrated Rodent Management”; Online course on 2/6/26 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register at education@nola.gov or (504)658-2400


    2026NOMTRCB4: “Urban Rodent Control: Rodent Proofing Techniques”; Online course on 2/13/26 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register at education@nola.gov or (504)658-2400


    2026NOMTRCB5: “Urban Rodent Control: Importance of Rodent Management”; Online course on 2/27/26 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm;  Approved for 1.5 hours; Sponsored by New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board; Register at education@nola.gov or (504)658-2400


    2026ORCC1: “Oyster Farming”; Online course; Approved for 10 contact hours; Sponsored by Oyster Resource and Recovery Center


    2026SAN1: “2026 Sanitarian Seminar”; In person courses; 3/3/2026 9:00am to 3/5/2026 12:00pm; March 3: (1.0 contact hour total) 3:20-3:50PM ECOLAB: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (0.5 contact hours) 3:55-4:15PM Public Records Request (0.25 contact hours) 4:20-4:45PM Technical/Permit Unit Processes (0.25 contact hours) March 4: (2.75 contact hours total in AM) 8:20-9:55AM Sanitarian Showdown: The Communication Challenge (1.5 contact hours) 10:20-10:55AM Seizure/Destruction: Process and Documentation (0.5 contact hours) 11:00-11:50AM Community/Emergency Preparedness: Sanitarian Role in the ESF 8 (0.75 contact hours) Track One: (3 contact hours total) 1:35-2:20PM Foodborne Illness/Outbreaks (0.75 contact hours) 2:25-3:15PM Food Labeling-Interactive Exercise (0.75 contact hours) 3:30-4:10PM Rabies and the Sanitarian Role (0.75 Contact hours) 4:15-5:00PM Critical Violations-Jeopardy Anyone? (0.75 contact hours) Track Two: (3 hours total) 1:35-2:20PM Foodborne Illness/Outbreaks (0.75 contact hours) 2:25-3:15PM Food Labeling-Interactive Exercise (0.75 contact hours) 3:35-4:05PM An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Approvals (0.5 Contact hours) 4:05-4:10PM Federal Inspection Update (0.25 contact hours) 4:15-4:45PM The What, How, and Why of Freeze-Drying (0.5 contact hours) 4:45-5:00PM General Q&A (0.25 contact hours) Track Three: (3 hours total) 1:35-2:20PM Foodborne Illness/Outbreaks (0.75 contact hours) 2:25-3:15PM Food Labeling-Interactive Exercise (0.75 contact hours) 3:30-4:00PM  FDA PEER Review Updates (0.5 contact hours) 4:00-4:15PM New Classification Line Updates, Grand Isle Aquaculture Park, and Southwest Sampling (0.25 contact hours) 4:15-5:00PM  Aquaculture Regulatory Updates/General Q&A (0.75 contact hours) March 5: (2 contact hours total) 8:25-9:10AM USDA and Sanitarian Services (0.75 contact hours) 9:15-9:45AM Overview of Louisiana Vector Issues (0.5 contact hours) 11:00-11:50AM David LeRay Retired FDA National Food Expert (0.75 contact hours) Total with all 3 Tracks:  11.75 contact hours; All courses plus Track One = 8.75 contact hours; All courses plus Track Two = 8.75 contact hours; All courses plus Track Three = 8.75 contact hours; Sponsored by LDH Sanitarian Services


    2026SCPHTC1: “Environmental Health Issues in Disasters”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 2 contact hours. Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026SCPHTC2: “Historical Overview of Public Health”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 2 contact hours. Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026SCPHTC3: “Introduction to Epidemiology”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 7 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCEHP101: “Vector-borne Diseases of Public Health Importance”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCEHP102: “IPM Basics for Environmental Health Professionals”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hours; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCEHP107: “Rodent Management”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCHEP108: “Public Health Insect Pests in Food & Housing Environments”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCHEP109: “Pest Management Considerations for Schools”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


    2026VCHEP111: “Bed Bugs – Identification, Biology, and Control”; Online course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour; Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/


CONTINUING EDUCATION ARCHIVE