Certified Pool Operator Training

Certified Pool Operator Training

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Specified Recreational Water Facilities in West Virginia are required to have access to a Qualified Water Facility Operator, as required in the  Recreational Water Facility Regulations. 

Approved Certified Swimming Pool Operator classes:

• Pool Operation Management is offering Certified Pool Operator (CPO) classes: Website: pooloperationmanagement
• OR Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Website
• OR Professional Pool Management

Approved Operator Training Courses:

• Aquatic Facility Operator Certification Course - National Recreation and Park Association
  Certification is valid for three (3) years.
• Certified Pool Operator Course - Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.
• Commercial Pool Technician - Aquatic Training Institute*
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.
• Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician - American Swimming Pool and Spa Association
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.
• Practical Pool Management Plus - Aquatic Safety Research Group
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.
• Professional Swimming Pool Operator - Aquatic Training and Consulting Service Certification is valid for three (3) years.

* Requires the completion of a West Virginia-specific course addendum and exam

Approved Lifeguard Certification Courses:

• American Red Cross
• Boys Scouts of America hosting Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• International Lifeguard Training Program* (ILTP™)
  *Formerly Ellis and Associates: International Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program
• American Aquatics and Safety Training
• LIFEGUARD-PRO
• National Aquatic Safety Company : Lifeguard Certification Program
• StarGuard - Starfish Aquatics Institute
• YMCA contact your local YMCA for additional information.

First Aid Courses:

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• National Safety Council
• MEDIC First Aid - BasicPlus CPR, AED & First Aid
• American Aquatics and Safety Training

Other courses may be considered for approval. Please contact Suzzette Dellinger phone (304)256-6666, to discuss having course reviewed for approval.