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Certified Pool Operator
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CPO Pool & Aquatic Facility Operator Certifications: Study Roadmap
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Pool Water Chemistry
Master the concepts of water balance, sanitation, and chemical testing.
Pool Equipment & Operations
Learn about the different types of pool equipment and how to operate them. This section also covers circulation, filtration, and water testing.
Pool Safety & Spa Operation
Study the principles of pool safety, including suction entrapment, diving, and electrical safety. This section also covers the unique aspects of spa and hot tub operation.
Practice Exams & Final Review
Take full-length timed practice tests and review any areas where you are weak. Pay close attention to the sections on pool water chemistry and pool safety.
Can You Take the CPO Exam?
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- •No prior experience required
- •Valid government-issued ID required at the test center
- •CPO certification is valid for 5 years
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CPO Exam Details
Certified Pool Operator
Administered by Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Pool & Hot Tub Alliance content outline
Preventing drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls
Local codes, the Model Aquatic Health Code, and federal rules such as the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Chlorine and bromine disinfection, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and stabilizer
Chemical testing, troubleshooting water problems, and record keeping
Chemical feeders, dosing, and safe chemical handling
Automated controllers and other pool and spa technology
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