Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS)

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PHTA Instructor Agreements and Blank Charge Form

PHTA Instructor Education Affiliate Programs

The goal of the Affiliate program is to assist active PHTA Instructors in delivering additional in-person PHTA education to their students. This will demonstrate value as well as generate additional revenue for the instructor. Please click here to view a breakdown of each Affiliate Education Program.

Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT)
Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS)
Certified Pool Inspector (CPI)
Certified Service Technician (CST)

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County and State Codes

Swimming Pool Codes by County or State

Program Course Edit Requests

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Instructor Materials

CMS Instructor Manual
Administrative Procedures
Exam Upload Feature in Instructor Portal
Request a Certificate of Liability Insurance
Instructor Order Form
Instructor Order Form (Spanish)
How ADA Legislation Affects Classroom Training
ADA – Effective Communication
Update Your Contact Information: Email service@phta.org if you have moved, changed positions, or have a new email address or phone number
Chemical Table
Chemical Table (Spanish)
Saturation Index Worksheet

Course Forms

Student Resources

CMS PowerPoints

English CMS PowerPoint

Step Into Swim

Help PHTA create more swimmers! Step Into Swim is PHTA's water safety initiative that provides grants to swim lesson providers around the country, giving children in underserved communities access to lifesaving swim lessons. Every dollar donated to Step Into Swim goes straight to the learn-to-swim programs. Donate today!

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