CPO Course Curriculum
Two-day Traditional Classroom Course
Outline and Schedule
The following modules are what will be covered in the course. The approximate time dedicated to specific topics is summarized below along with a listing of the most relevant PHTA Pool & Spa Operator Handbook Chapters that cover these topics:
Water Chemistry (4-6 hours)
Pool Water Contamination
Disinfection
Water Balance
Chemical Feed and Control
Chemical Testing
Calculations
Record Keeping
Filtration-Circulation (2-4 hours)
Water Circulation
Pool and Spa Filtration
Spa and Therapy Operations
Troubleshooting
Maintenance (1-3 hours)
Maintenance Systems
Pool and Spa Management
Chemical Feed and Control
Heating and Air Circulation
Disinfection
Water Balance
Chemical Testing
Operations and Safety (1-3 hours)
Facility Safety
Spa and Therapy Operations
Troubleshooting Health Code (30 min-1½ hour)
Regulations and Guidelines
All other chapter sections
Calculations (1-2 hours)
Essential Calculations
Pool and Spa Water Problems
Disinfection
Water Balance
Water Circulation
Pool and Spa Filtration
Chemical Testing
Spa/Hot Tub (45 min-1½ hour)
Spa and Therapy Operations
Disinfection
Water Balance
Pool and Spa Water Problems
Maintenance Systems
Troubleshooting
One-day Fusion Online Course
Outline and Schedule
The following course schedule is a blended course where you as a student participate in the one-day option after completing the online portion of the training. The approximate time dedicated to specific topics is summarized below along with a listing of the most relevant PHTA Pool & Spa Operator Handbook chapters that cover these topics:
Water Chemistry (¼ hours)
Pool Water Contamination
Disinfection
Water Balance
Chemical Feed and Control
Chemical Testing
Calculations
Record Keeping
Filtration-Circulation (1¼ hours)
Water Circulation
Pool and Spa Filtration
Spa and Therapy Operations
Troubleshooting
Maintenance (¾-1 hours)
Maintenance Systems
Pool and Spa Management
Chemical Feed and Control
Heating and Air Circulation
Disinfection
Water Balance
Chemical Testing
Operations and Safety (½ hour)
Facility Safety
Spa and Therapy Operations
Troubleshooting
Health Code (¼-1½ hours)
Regulations and Guidelines
All other chapter sections
Calculations (1-1¾ hours)
Essential Calculations
Pool and Spa Water Problems
Disinfection
Water Balance
Water Circulation
Pool and Spa Filtration
Chemical Testing