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Mini Conference October 2022 — 32 Hr Certification and 24 Hr Technical Classes
October 16, 2022 - October 21, 2022
$355.00 – $535.00Water Certification Training
(Production, Treatment, & Distribution )
Instructor: Dennis McGehee (Level 1 & 2)
LDH Course Approval #65541
Instructor: Vern Breland (Level 3 & 4)
LDH Course Approval #65542
Wastewater Certification Training
(Collection & Treatment)
Instructor: Scott Finney (Level 1 & 2)
LDH Course Approval #65543
Instructor: Amy Schulze (Level 3 & 4)
LDH Course Approval #65747
LDH has approved the above classes for 32 hours of CEUs.
Certification classes are designed for those who are not certified or need to advance their certification level.
You can only pick one class. They are held simultaneously.
You must attend the Classroom and Meet & Greet Exhibit Hall viewing to receive full hours of credit.
Please understand you will need to scan your name badge (in/out) for each session you attend to receive credit.
LDH approval PENDING (classes are usually approved for 24 hours of CEUs in both Water & Wastewater)
The 24-Hour Technical Session will be the same schedule as last year’s, where you can choose the session you would like to attend. Session topics will pertain to water, wastewater, and management (mayors, board/council members, clerks/bookkeepers, etc.). These sessions will allow you to receive the necessary re-certification credits in water and/or wastewater. Please understand you will need to scan your name badge (in/out) for each session you attend to receive credit. The complete agenda for the technical sessions will be available at the conference.
You must attend the Classroom and Meet & Greet Exhibit Hall viewing to receive full hours of credit.
Please understand you will need to scan your name badge (in/out) for each session you attend to receive credit.
- Classroom admittance/instruction.
- Some meals (breakfast/lunch) will be provided during the week at the Randolph Riverfront Center.
- Exhibit Hall admittance.
- Meet & Greet Exhibit Hall Viewing
- Specially printed name badge to scan (in/out) ALL events to track your Credit Hours. Don’t forget to scan in and out!
LRWA will charge a $100 processing fee for ALL cancellations. Rather than canceling, consider sending a substitute.
A written request for cancellation/refund must be received by fax (337-738-5620), email (lrwa@lrwa.org), or mail before October 1, 2022.
NO refunds are issued for cancellations requested after October 1, 2022.
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) states that pre-approval is REQUIRED for ALL certification exams, therefore pre-application must be submitted to their office at least 30 days or more prior to the exam date. NO walk-ons are allowed. Exam Application can be completed through this link (Operator Certification | La Dept. of Health).
EXAM APPLICATION should be sent to
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Attn: Certification Office
Mail: P.O. Box 4489, Bin 10 Box 6, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4489
Fax: 225-342-7494
Email: opcert@la.gov
Question regarding exam please contact LDH at 225-342-7508.
Hotel Bentley
200 Desoto Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Discount room rate $99 + tax (King and Double Queen)
Call the hotel for reservations at 318-442-2226 (front desk open 24 hours)
Book online through the Hotel Bentley website https://www.visithotelbentley.com/
(click on the Book Now tab and select dates needed for check-in and out)
Group code/Access Code LRWA
Reservation deadline 10/09/22
Holiday Inn Downtown
701 4th Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Discount room rate $99 + tax (King and Double Queen)
Call the hotel for reservations at 318-541-8333
Group name/code RMC
Reservation deadline 09/25/22
Randolph Riverfront Center
707 2nd Street
Alexandria, LA
Registration Desk: Randolph Riverfront Center (Sunday 1pm–4pm & Monday morning registration will be in the Holiday Inn)
Exhibits: Randolph Riverfront Center (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Class Locations: Holiday Inn Downtown (Certification Classes) and Randolph Riverfront Center (Technical Classes)
Meals: Holiday Inn (Monday) then Randolph Riverfront Center (Tuesday-Thursday)