Qualified Water Facility Operator
 

As a result of the passing of the Recreational Water Facility Regulations during the 2002 Legislative Session, all Recreational Water Facilities in West Virginia are required to have access to a Certified Swimming Pool Operator.

Approved Certified Swimming Pool Operator classes:

 2018 Courses Schedule in West Virginia

• The Monongalia County Health Department is now offering Certified Pool Operator (CPO) class. Classes are located at the Monongalia County Health Department, Morgantown, WV

   

  Information, registration forms, etc., are available on their website or 304-598-5139

   

  Check with the Monongalia County Health Department for cost and seat availability.

   

   

   

• Pool Operation Management is offering Certified Pool Operator (CPO) classes:

   

  Website: pooloperationmanagement

     OR National Swimming Pool Foundation Website

     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 - National Swimming Pool Foundation 
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Commercial Pool Technician - Aquatic Training Institute*
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Hybrid Certified Pool Operator Course - National Swimming Pool Foundation**
  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.

     * Requires the completion of a West Virginia-specific course addendum and exam
    ** Online course that requires attendance of a 1 day class

     Approved Lifeguard Certification Courses:

·        American Red Cross

·        Boys Scouts of America

·        International Lifeguard Training Program* (ILTP™)
*Formerly Ellis and Associates: International Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program

LIFEGUARD-PRO

·        National Aquatic Safety Company (nascoaquatics): Lifeguard Certification Program

·        StarGuard - Starfish Aquatics Institute

·        YMCA 

• National Lifesaving and Aquatics

    First Aid Courses:

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

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

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Page Updated: 12/13/2016