2025 Spring Swimming Pool Recertification - Lancaster

This in-person class, at the Lancaster County Environmental Center, offers 6 Core and 4 Category 24 credits toward PA Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License renewal. 

Fees:
$100/PRPS Member
$125/Non-member: 

Schedule:

8:30 am - 9:00 am   Registration
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Lecture/Instruction
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm   Lecture/Instruction

Course Description
The Re-Certification Workshop is for anyone who applies pesticides (chlorine, bactericides, etc.) to any public or commercial swimming pool and is certified. This class will focus on the core information, including introductions to pesticides, federal and state laws, pesticide safety, toxicity, health issues, emergencies, pesticide formulations, label content and environmental effects. The content of this class will also discuss information specific to Swimming Pools, Category 24, such as pool calculations, water balance and testing, sanitation/oxidation, filtration, pool and hot tub safety, and pool water contaminants.  Attendees will receive 6 Core and 4 Category 24 credits.

Who Should Attend?
Pool managers, lifeguards, hotel and motel maintenance staff, campground owners, school maintenance staff, aquatic directors, summer camp and day camp pool operators, YMCA/YWCA, employees, or anyone responsible for applying chemicals to a swimming pool.

Why You Should Attend?
Pesticides are important tools for controlling organisms that can harm our pools. As with any tool, their misuse can pose a threat to human health and environmental quality. It’s important to know how to properly treat our pools and store and handle all chemicals to keep ourselves, our clients and our pools safe.

What Information Will Be Covered?
• Pool Chemistry
• Pesticide Regulation and Safety
• Record Keeping and Reporting requirements
• Filtration Information
• Water Testing Instructions
• Liability and Risk Management Information
• Emergency Action Plan (Re-certification)
• Public Bathing Place Design Requirements
• Spa/Hot Tub Operation
• Fecal Incident Response and Recommendations
• Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

To register:
1: Sign in or create a new account.
2: Select registration option
3: Proceed to checkout to complete the transaction.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
PRPS will refund your registration, less a $25 processing fee if your cancellation is received in writing before course materials are shipped. After materials are shipped, cancellations are subject to an additional fee.