EDUCATION MATTERS!

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 Education matters. We continually stay up to date with knowledge and certifications. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is required by health departments to operate a public swimming pool or hot tub/spa. The CPO certification provides training in water chemistry, mechanical operations, filtration, pool safety, hot tubs/spas, etc. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) CPO certification is accredited across Canada, the USA and 105 countries around the world.  

• The basis for the code requirements and why a violation is a public health hazard
• How to perform an inspection of the pool and spa area
• How to evaluate swimming pool operation and maintenance
• How the circulation system and its components work
• The uniqueness in spa inspections
• About recreational water illnesses
• Basic swimming pool design standards and their impact on public health

 As demand for pools, spas, and hot tubs continues to grow, a consumer should look to hire a professional who has the knowledge and certifications, skills and training needed to manage and maintain the complexities of building, installing, maintaining, or servicing pools, spas, or hot tubs.   Education should always be up to date. 

 PHTA certification represents excellence in achievement and demonstrates proficiency in the pool and hot tub profession. Certified professionals have completed rigorous testing and are required to commit to ongoing professional development and recertification.