Nationally certified instructor, Dave Peters, shares valuable aquatic information

2009 - 2010 Certified Pool Operator and Aquatic CEU Workshop Information -

IPRA trains and certifieds more aquatic professionals and maintenance individuals in the state of Iowa.  We annually have more than 250 CPO participants and more than 250 Aquatic CEU participants. 

Our certified pool operator course is recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health.  Course materials follow the National Swimming Pool Foundation (www.nspf.org)

The Iowa Department of Public Health requires aquatic professionals and aquatic maintenance persons to have a total of 10.0 CEU credit hours achieved within 5 years. Taking a CEU course does not renew your CPO certification.  The CPO certification and IDPH Aquatic CEU are two separate non-related items.

Program brochure for the CPO and Aquatic CEU Workshop are currently being drafted.  Once completed and approved, information for both programs will be posted to our Web site.

Program brochure (PDF copy)

CPO School

Aquatic CEU Workshop

Securely register online for

Certified Pool Operator

Aquatic CEU Workshop

Certified Pool and Spa Operator Schools (National Swimming Pool & Spa Foundation Course)

• Fee:    Full Course:     $200/person - Non IPRA Member    $185/person - IPRA Member
• Fee:    CPO Manual (revised edition 2009)    $45 (includes shipping and handling)

Aquatic C.E.U. Workshops (Approved by the Iowa Department of Public Health)

• Fee:  $100/person - Non IPRA Member    $90/person - IPRA Member

CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR SCHOOL SPECIFIC INFORMATION

2009 - 2010 Course Schedule

School #1 - October 20 & 21;  Best Western Longbranch, Cedar Rapids, 319-377-6386

School #2 - November 17 & 18; Comfort Suites, Burlington, 319-753-1300

School #3 - January 12 & 13; Holiday Inn University Plaza, Cedar Falls, 319-277-2230

School #4 - February 9 & 10; Holiday Inn (downtown); Sioux City, 712-277-9400

School #5 - March 16 & 17; Quality Inn & Suites, Ames, 515-232-9260

School #6 - March 30 & 31; Quality Inn & Suites, Iowa City, 319-354-2000

School #7 - April 20 & 21; Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake, 641-357-5253

School #8 - May 11 & 12; Best Western Longbranch, Cedar Rapids, 319-377-6386

School #9 - June 8 & 9; Best Western Starlite Village Motel, Fort Dodge, 515-573-7177

School #10 - August 10 & 11;  Quality Inn & Suites, Des Moines, 515-282-5251

GOALS
The National Swimming Pool Foundation developed the Certified Pool Operators course to educate personnel in the field of aquatics in the most up-to-date techniques available.  The Iowa Park and Recreation Association is a state-wide organization of recreation and aquatic professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality of educational programs in the area.  Together these organizations have launched a joint effort to provide an outstanding and rewarding course which will benefit everyone from the hands-on maintenance staff to the departmental director.

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM
Our Certified Pool Operators course strives to provide you with the finest educational experience by providing 1) individual attention and tutoring from knowledgeable support staff, 2)  opportunity to network with instructors and fellow classmates to broaden your resource base, 3) time to ask questions and to take part in class discussions for help with specific problems.  A course which has seen test results of 90% or higher in more than 50% of those enrolled!

COURSE CONTENT
What do you get?
**  Training in the most advanced techniques aimed at helping you protect both the swimmer and the investment in your facility.
**  In-depth instruction on how to accurately calculate when and how to adjust pool chemistry. 
**  A close look at the effect filtration, circulation and sanitation have on your pool and how you can make or break a budget. 
**  Information on various techniques will give you the ability to make money-wise choices.

Successful completion of at least 70% on a written open book exam will result in certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) valid for five years.

STATE APPROVED
This course is approved by the Iowa Department of Public Health.  It meets all requirements specified by the IDPH Code Regulation 15.11 (1) and I.P.R.A. approved for 1.3 CEU’s.  In addition, all Certified Pool Operators must receive an average of 10 hours of approved CEU’s in a five year period concurrent with his/her CPO certification.  These continuing education hours may be obtained by taking the I.P.R.A. CEU Aquatic Workshops.

RECERTIFICATION OPTIONS
A CPO certfication is valid for five years from the date noted at the bottom of the certificate.  For those with a current certification, you have the following options:

Full Course—the student will attend all sessions and take the certification test, but will not be issued a manual.  Class times are 8:30 AM—5:00 PM on both days.  Cost $200.00 per person and includes lecture, all hand-outs, lunches, breaks and state registration fee.

CPO Manual—$45.00 per manual.  Manuals are sold separately and not included with the full course registration fee.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Class size limited to a maximum of 50 and a minimum of 12.  Registrations will be taken on a first-come-first-filled basis.
CPO Manual will be mailed in advance whenever possible.  Registrations received later than two weeks before each course will not have materials mailed.  Rather, participants will receive materials on-site.

Participants are responsible for obtaining his/her own lodging.  If you are staying at the property, please identify yourself as with the “CPO School”.

I.P.R.A. reserves the right to cancel or alter the date of a school due to weather conditions, low enrollment or illness of an instructor.  Should this occur, every effort will be made to relocate you to the next convenient school.

A full refund will only be given when notice of cancellation is received at least two weeks prior to the scheduled school.  After this timeframe, a prorated refund may be offered.  To receive a possible refund, participants must contact the I.P.R.A.  office in writing.

FACULTY
The school is coordinated by leaders in the swimming pool industry.  Our teaching staff includes individuals with updated, cutting-edge technological information, extensive experience in construction of new and refurbished facilities, daily operations, trouble-shooting and hands-on experience in operations from staffing to water balance.  His/her background and ability to relate to class member questions and concerns combine for an outstanding educational experience.

Aquatic CEU Workshop is a three hour course held on Monday (exception - Workshop #7) afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Course fee includes:  instructors, handouts, break snacks and CEU certificate

AQUATIC CEU WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION

2009 - 2010 Course Schedule

Workshop #1 - October 19;  Best Western Longbranch, Cedar Rapids, 319-377-6386

Workshop #2 - November 16; Comfort Suites, Burlington, 319-753-1300

Workshop #3 - January 11; Holiday Inn University Plaza, Cedar Falls, 319-277-2230

Workshop #4 - February 8; Holiday Inn (downtown); Sioux City, 712-277-9400

Workshop #5 - March 15; Quality Inn & Suites, Ames, 515-232-9260

Workshop #6 - March 29; Quality Inn & Suites, Iowa City, 319-354-2000

Workshop #7 - April 13; held in conjunction with the IPRA Spring Conference, Sioux City

Workshop #8 - April 19; Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake, 641-357-5253

Workshop #9 - May 10; Best Western Longbranch, Cedar Rapids, 319-377-6386

Workshop #10 - June 7; Best Western Starlite Village Motel, Fort Dodge, 515-573-7177

Workshop #11 - August 9;  Quality Inn & Suites, Des Moines, 515-282-5251