Become an Instructor

How to Become a CPO Instructor

PHTA Instructor Assessment School
The PHTA Instructor Assessment School is designed to verify students’ ability to educate and to provide mentorship to the candidates who wish to become PHTA Instructors. The school, administered by the CPO Instructor Assessment Committee, will prepare students to teach PHTA products and programs.

Application for the Assessment School
To be considered, a candidate must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Scored 90% or higher on the CPO® Certification exam at least 1 year prior to submitting the application
• Within the past 3 years, complete the following online course prerequisites listed on the application:
  • CPI Course
  • RWI Course
• Have 3+ years hands-on experience with chemical adjustment, backwashing of filters, water balance, and water testing.
• Complete the application and submit it to nhood@phta.org.

Applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Completion of the application and requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the school.

After Submitting Your Application

1. PHTA will provide you with a confirmation of application receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please let us know!
2. Within 60 days of application submission, PHTA will inform you of acceptance or denial into the Instructor Assessment School.
3. Upon acceptance, PHTA will provide you with the procedures to register for the Assessment School. Fees are due at time of registration.
   Please note: Registration does not launch until 4 months out from the scheduled course.
4. Once a candidate is registered, PHTA will send materials to begin preparing for the school.
5. Eight weeks prior to the school, PHTA will provide teaching assignments for the course.
6. Upon completion, candidates can receive up to 24 CEUs.

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Upcoming Instructor School Schedule

Physical Instructor School Schedule

October 10-12, 2022
Houston, TX
Member Registration: $1,500
Non-member Registration: $1,800

Virtual Instructor School Schedule

April 10-14, 2023
Member Registration: $1,200
Non-member Registration: $1,500
Class will be held on Zoom.

CPO Instructor Assessment Committee

The CPO Instructor Assessment Committee is a committee of PHTA Instructors that act as a resource to PHTA's Education Department. Each Assessment Committee member assists in in-person and virtual instructor trainings. Committee members assess each candidate's performance in teach-backs for assigned chapters, interaction with other candidates, and final examination scores. Recommendations are provided for ongoing assessment practices to enhance the candidates' experience and takeaway from each school.

Questions? Contact nhood@phta.org.