Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST)

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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!

PHTA Instructor Agreements and Blank Charge Form

• 2024 English Affiliate Instructor Agreement 
• 2024 Spanish Affiliate Instructor Agreement 
• Instructor Agreement: Exhibit A
• Instructor Agreement: Anexo A (Spanish)
• English PHTA Charge Form
• Formulario de cargo de tarjeta de crédito

Logos

• CST Instructor Logo
• PHTA Logos

County and State Codes

• Swimming Pool Codes by County or State

Instructor Materials

• CST Instructor Manual
• Administrative Procedures
• 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 

• Course Record Form
• General Checklist and Charge Form 
• General Checklist and Charge Form (Spanish) 
• CST Course Evaluation
• CST Branding Guidelines 

Student Resources 

• PHTA Certificate Replacement Form
• Exam Application for CMS/CST/CSP/CHTT/CPI

CST PowerPoints 

• English CST PowerPoint