Course Options

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  This 2-day CPO Certification program is for pool owners and operators, service technicians, facility managers, and environmental health officials.  Understanding the fundamentals of pool and spa operation and safety reduces risk, decreases liability, and creates value for customers.  

• Attend a 2-day class. Class is in English only.
• Open book/open note  CPO certification exam. No computers, phones, or internet access on exams.
• Includes PHTA® Pool & Spa Operator Handbook providing a life-long reference tool.
• CPO certification is valid for 5 years after passing open book final exam.
•  Covers Southern Nevada Health District 2021 Aquatic Facility Regulations.
• Pool and Spa Management
• Regulations and Guidelines
• Essential Calculations
• Pool Water Disinfection and Contamination
• Chemical Testing
• Circulation and Filtration
• Spa and Therapy Pool Operation
• Record Keeping
• Must have a valid government issued ID.
• Current CPOs wanting to re-certify have the additional option of completing an online course, and then taking the CPO exam(No class time required). Call 702-243-7946 for details.
• Class date can be rescheduled before class.

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This CPO Certification option includes completing an approximately 8 hour online course in English, and attending an in-person class. The online course follows the 18 chapters of the Pool and Spa Operator Handbook and covers all topics listed in the 2-day class option. Must have an updated laptop or desktop computer for online course. 

Benefits of online course:

• Self-paced and interactive presentation allows students to customize their learning experience.
• Online course(English only) is available in the office, at home, or wherever it's convenient for students.
• Includes PHTA®  Pool & Spa Operator Handbook providing a life-long reference tool.
• Video demonstrations and interactive activities and exams reinforce content for long-term retention.
• Access to the online course for a six-month period provides an opportunity to review the material many times.

In-person class:

• The second part of this program involves attending a 1-day class. (Spoken in English)
•  Covers Southern Nevada Health District 2021 Aquatic Facility Regulations. 
•  Certification exam is open book and open note. No computers, phones or internet access on exam.
• CPO certification valid for 5 years after passing exam.  
• Must have a valid government issued ID.
• Current CPOs wanting to re-certify have the additional option of completing an online course, and then taking the CPO exam(No class time required). 
• Program is non- refundable but can in-person class can be rescheduled before class.