Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)

cpo50 The CPO program is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

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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)

To advance your Education Profile, please reach out to Ashley Reyna for more information.

Program Course Edit Requests

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Instructor Materials (English)

CPO Instructor Manual (updated February 15, 2024)
Administrative Procedures
Exam Upload Feature in Instructor Portal
Request a Certificate of Liability Insurance
Instructor Order Form
1-Day Recertification Course Outline
POP Course Outline
POP Course FAQ
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
Saturation Index Worksheet
Product Label Chemical Dosage
Product Label Chemical Adjustment
No Product Label Chemical Adjustment
Breakpoint Chlorination
Breakpoint Chlorination Worksheet - Imperial
Breakpoint Chlorination Worksheet - Metric
Calculation Formulas - Imperial
Calculation Formulas - Metric
Calculations Homework - Imperial
Calculations Homework - Metric
Chemical Adjustment Worksheet - Imperial
Chemical Adjustment Worksheet - Metric
Water Chemistry Guidelines
VGBA Compliance Inspection Form
Seasonal Opening Checklist
Seasonal Closing Checklist
Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Daily Pool/Spa Chemical Log
Daily Opening & Closing Checklist
Daily Locker Room Maintenance Checklist
Water Balance Fact Check

Instructor Materials (Spanish)

Instructor Order Form (Spanish)
Exam Upload Feature in Instructor Portal (Spanish)
Esquema del curso de recertificación de 1 día
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 (Spanish)
Índice de saturación Hoja de cálculo
Dosis de Químicos usando la Etiqueta del Producto
Ajuste Químico usando la Etiqueta en el Producto
Ajuste Químico sin la Etiqueta en el Producto
Cloración al Punto de Rotura
Hoja de Trabajo de Cloración de Punto de Interrupción
Hojas de Trabajo de la Química y Ajuste del Agua
Cálculo Forumulas
Tareas de Cálculos
Guía para Ajustar la Química del Agua
Guías para la Química del Agua
Guía de Conversiones & Cálculos
Verificación de datos sobre el balance hídrico

Course Forms

Student Resources

eBook

Please note: The eBook is only a resource until students have a hard copy CPO Book in hand. Each student is still required to receive a hard copy handbook.

CPO PowerPoints

Please note: All animation has been removed from PowerPoints.

English Imperial PPT (updated 2023)
English Metric PPT (updated 2023)
Spanish Imperial PPT (updated 2023)
Spanish Metric PPT (updated 2024)
English Imperial PPT with animation (updated 2021)
PHTA PowerPoint Template
PHTA State and Local Code Supplement Slides
PHTA State and Local Code Supplement Slides (Spanish)

Math PowerPoints

Prometric Demo PowerPoints

CPO Demonstration Training Videos

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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