{"product_id":"copy-of-certified-pool-spa-operator-handbook-2017","title":"Certified Pool\/Spa Operator Handbook, 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer this book in English and Spanish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOUT OF STOCK !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWILL SHIP NEWEST VERSION AVAILABLE !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Pool\/Spa Operator Handbook, 2020.  The 2020 edition includes needed updates and additions that were provided by PHTA Instructors and industry experts throughout the past three years, since the last publication in 2014. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a rapidly evolving aquatic industry, PHTA strives to provide the latest and best information to aquatic professionals. Updating the Handbook, that is the resource guide for the CPOⓇ Certification course, is one way the non-profit accomplishes this goal. The 2020 Pool \u0026amp; Spa Operator Handbook is available for purchase now and will also be bundled with the purchase of the online \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nspf.org\/content\/pool-operator-primer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePool Operator Primer\u003c\/a\u003e™ (POP™).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Caring for pools and spas requires knowledge of chemistry, engineering, microbiology, physics, public health, regulations and more,” states Thomas Lachocki, Ph.D., CEO of PHTA. “We are able to provide new, relevant details in the handbook thanks to all who help us keep pace with these fast-changing technological and regulatory knowledge areas,” he concludes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral changes to the Handbook include updated text, charts, pictures, cover art, and acknowledgments. More specific changes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified volume formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated stats on CDC inspections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew studies on crypto, norovirus outbreaks, treating crypto, and legionella stats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisinfectant charts and active strength percentages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified breakpoint chlorination, potassium monopersulfate, and metallic algicides information and added a section on chloramine prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated recommended pool temperatures per the Red Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded information about the expanding industry of Float Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated CDC stats about drowning, data on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, and added Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded information on Advanced Service Technician training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We enable the swimming pool and spa industry to continue entrusting us with their training needs, by ensuring that our products are updated to industry standards with expert input from educators and leaders worldwide. Our products help keep pools safer, open, and efficient, encouraging people to live healthier lives,” states Rose Lyda, Product Development Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Exam Pros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37648270426302,"sku":"9781940345000","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/1378\/8835\/files\/cpohandbook.png?v=1769542491","url":"https:\/\/exambooks.com\/products\/copy-of-certified-pool-spa-operator-handbook-2017","provider":"Exam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}