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
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?
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 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 training 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 training 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 training course on 1/29/26 from 12:30-4:30pm; Approved for 4 contact hours; Sponsored by Association of Food and Drug Officials
2026E001: “General Environmental Health”; Online training 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 training 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 training 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 training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Center; Approved for 6 contact hours. Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/
2026E005: “Wastewater”; Online training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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
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
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 course 5/5-7/26; Approved for 24 contact hours; Sponsored by FDA
2026FD249: "Conducting Seafood Inspections"; Online course 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 hour; Sponsored by IDEXX Water Academy
2026LRWA1: “LRWA/VSWS Training”: In person course 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 2/15/26 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
2026ORCC1: “Oyster Farming”; Online course; Approved for 10 contact hours; Sponsored by Oyster Resource and Recovery Center
2026SCPHTC1: “Environmental Health Issues in Disasters”; Online training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training 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 training course from Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center; Approved for 1 contact hour. Register at https://pace.tulane.edu/
