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The PHTA (formerly NSPF) Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) Course is now available in 2 formats, a 2-day in person instructor lead course and an online blended primer course and a 1-day instructor lead course online. Both courses cover the 18 chapter course materials and exam for CPO certification. 

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Learn how to:

• Reduce risks in and around the water

• Prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls

• Address regulatory guidelines

• Maintain disinfection and water balance

• Manage water problems

• Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping

• Manage chemical feed

• Utilize automation and technology

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Ontario Health Regulation:

6. (2) Every operator shall be trained in public pool and public spa operation and maintenance, filtration systems, water chemistry and all relevant safety and emergency procedures.

A CPO® Certification provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.

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* Our CPO® training course teaches to Ontario provincial codes *

**Textbooks & Exams are available in French & Spanish upon advanced request**

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In-Person 2-Day Course Schedule

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Call or Text 1-226-448-4020 or email scottbowron@clearaquatics.ca

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Model Aquatic Health Code - MAHC

Ontario Health Code 2018 - Key changes

CDC - Recommended pool fouling/fecal response

Day 1
Introduction
Legislative authorities
Math review
Microbiology in pool water
Disinfection
Pool water problems/balance
Types of pumps and controllers
Circulation
Filtration

Day 2
Spas
Heating/cooling
Maintenance
Record keeping
Troubleshooting
New design considerations
Review
Written Exam - 50 questions

*exams availabe in French & Spanish

upon request

COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Your safety is our greatest concern. All physcial distancing protocols, provided by Public Health for the Province of Ontario, will be followed 
in our in-class CPO Course. 
Hand Sanitizer and Masks will be provided for all partipants.