LAC 46:LXXI.901. Examinations

A. All prospective examinees must successfully complete a Centers for Disease Control's homestudy sanitation course approved by the board which constitutes a prerequisite to the examination. B. The board shall: 1. examine all qualified applicants for a license to practice as a sanitarian, the examination to consist of a written and oral examination; 2. prepare such examinations and select or appoint individuals to conduct the examinations, provided that at least two sanitarian members of the board shall be present to assist in the conduct of the examination. C. The board may: 1. waive the written examination of sanitarians holding sanitarians licenses under the laws of other states, provided a written examination has been taken in that state by the applicants, and also providing that applicants meet qualification requirements of Chapter 19 of this Part; 2. waive the written examination of persons who have successfully passed federal or national sanitarian examinations, approved by the board. D. The waiver of written examinations as provided in §901.C of this Part does not exempt the applicant from taking the oral examination or from the payment of the examination fee. E. The examination shall be offered at least twice a year.