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Sanitarian In-Training

How to Become an In-Training Professional Sanitarian (RPSIT) and/or Environmental Specialist (RPESIT) in Oklahoma

All new applications for In-Training registration must include the following:

  1. Completed Application for In-Training Registration
  2. Completed Affidavit of Lawful Presence
  3. Certified copy of university transcript including:
    1. Conferral of Bachelor’s Degree or higher in public or environmental health, related science field, or equivalent
    2. Minimum 30 hours of approved science, health, and math courses from the Approved Course List
  4. Payment of fees including:
    1. $10.00 for RPS or RPES
    2. $20.00 if applying for both RPS and RPES
    3. $30.00 examination fee
    4. Low-Income Individual License Fee Waiver - House Bill 2933

Once all required items are received, the applicant will receive a notice via email that they are eligible for the exam. The letter will contain instructions for taking the test.

The applicant must achieve a score of 60% or greater on the exam to be approved for registration.

In-training registrations are valid for 30 months from the date of issue, and cannot be renewed.


Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Consumer Health Service
P.O. Box 268815                  
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8815

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 426-8250
Fax: (405) 900-7557
Email: CHSLicensing@health.ok.gov