Course Options
Option #1 two-day in-person or virtual class
Option #2 online course & one-day in-person or Virtual class
This 2-day CPO Pool Operator program is for residential pool owners, commercial and residential service operators, maintenance technicians, facility managers, and environmental health officials. Understanding the fundamentals of pool and spa operation and safety reduces risk, decreases liability, and increases competency.
- Attend a 2-day class which covers all 18 chapters of the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook(Taught in English but book and materials are available in Spanish)
- Includes PHTA® Pool & Spa Operator Handbook providing a life-long reference tool.
Topics Include:
- Pool and Spa Management
- Regulations and Guidelines
- Essential Calculations
- Pool Water Contamination
- Disinfection
- Water Balance
- Pool & Spa Water Problems
- Chemical Testing
- Chemical Feed & Control
- Water Circulation
- Pool & Spa Filtration
- Heating & Air Circulation
- Spa and Therapy Operations
- Facility Safety
- Keeping Records
- Troubleshooting
- Facility Renovation and Design.
- Class covers Southern Nevada Health District Aquatic Facility Regs.
- Attendees from out of town will be provided with appropriate regulations.
- Exam not required for homeowners taking care of their own pool.
- Open book, open note certification exam.
- Must have a valid government issued ID to take the exam.
- CPO Certificate is emailed same day when passing exam.
- National CPO certification is valid for 5 years after passing exam.
- Current CPOs wanting to re-certify have the option of completing an online course only and then taking the CPO exam with no class time required. First text a pic of current CPO card issued by NSPF or PHTA to 702-243-7946, then register for option 2.
Option #2 online course & one-day in-person or Virtual class
Option #2 online course & one-day in-person or Virtual class
This combination CPO Pool Operator program includes first completing an 8-hour self-paced online course in English or Spanish, and then attending a one-day in-person or virtual Zoom class. This program is for residential pool owners, commercial and residential service operators, maintenance technicians, facility managers, and environmental health officials.
Benefits of online course:
- Follows the 18 chapters of the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook listed in Option 1.
- Self-paced.
- Available in the office, at home, or wherever it's convenient.
- Includes a digital PHTA® Pool & Spa Operator Handbook in addition to the actual book.
- Video demonstrations and interactive activities and exams reinforce content for long-term retention.
In-Person Class:
- After the online course is completed, attend the scheduled 1-day in-person or virtual Zoom class. (Taught in English but book and materials are available in Spanish).
- The program includes book.
- In-person class reviews key points from online course.
- Covers Southern Nevada Health District Aquatic Facility Regs.
- Attendees from out of town will be provided with appropriate regulations.
- Exam not required for homeowners taking care of their own pool.
- Open book, open note certification exam.
- Bring notes from the online course to the exam.
- CPO Certificate is emailed same day when passing exam.
- National CPO Certification valid for 5 years after passing exam.
- Must have a valid government issued ID to take the exam.
- Current CPOs wanting to re-certify have the option of completing an online course only and then taking the CPO exam with no class time required. First text a pic of current CPO card issued by NSPF or PHTA to 702-243-7946, then register for option 2.
best option #3 online course & two-day class
best option #3 online course & two-day class
This highly recommended best CPO Pool Operator combination program includes completing an 8-hour self-paced online course in English or Spanish, AND attending a two-day in-person class! It is not necessary to complete the entire online course first to attend the 2-day in-person class. This program is for residential pool owners, commercial and residential service operators, maintenance technicians, facility managers, and environmental health officials.
Benefits of online course:
- Follows the 18 chapters of the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook listed in Option 1.
- Self-paced.
- Available in the office, at home, or wherever it's convenient.
- Includes a digital PHTA® Pool & Spa Operator Handbook in addition to the actual book.
- Video demonstrations and interactive activities and exams reinforce content for long-term retention.
- Access to the online course for 6 months which provides an opportunity to review the material many times.
In-Person Class:
- Attend a 2-day class in-person class (Taught in English but book and materials are available in Spanish).
- The program includes book.
- In person class includes all 18 chapters from the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook.
- Covers Southern Nevada Health District Aquatic Facility Regs.
- Attendees from out of town will be provided with appropriate regulations.
- Exam not required for homeowners taking care of their own pool.
- Open book, open note certification exam.
- Bring notes from the online course to the exam.
- CPO Certificate is emailed same day when passing exam.
- National CPO Certification valid for 5 years after passing exam.
- Must have a valid government issued ID to take the certification exam.
- Current CPOs wanting to re-certify have the option of completing an online course only and then taking the CPO exam with no class time required. First text a pic of current CPO card issued by NSPF or PHTA to 702-243-7946, then register for option