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Al Rose, EJ Bonavita and Mike Bonavita will be conducting NSPF Certified Pool Operator and Al and Diane Rose will be conducting classes to help you obtain your PDA Pesticide Applicator Certification in our new Aquatic Education Center on the second floor of B&R Pools and Swim Shop. Red Cross classes are taught by Al Rose.
All CPO/Pesticide classes require a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 students. All Red Cross classes require a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students. If minimums are not reached, students will be moved the next class. When registration reaches the maximum number of students for a class, that class will be closed.
Contact Diane Rose at B&R Pools - 412-661-7665
E-Mail to edcenter@bandrpools.com
NSPF Certified Pool Operator
Three Day Classes - October 22, 23 and 28, 2008. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Application available by e-mail request. (edcenter@bandrpools.com)
Topics include Disease and Accident Prevention, Hot Water Care, Pool Management, Codes, Pool Calculations, Water Chemistry, Water Testing, Filtration, Recirculation, Maintenance, Seasonal Care and Operational Problems. 75% on the test and full attendance is required to pass. State issued photo ID is required for testing. $275.00 includes Class, Text Book, Math Workbook, Exam and Certification.
Allegheny County Bathing Place Manager
October 28, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. E-mail edcenter@bandrpools.com to be put on the list for testing.
Allegheny County Health Department will administer a short quiz after giving a brief presentation on the county’s rules and regulations. This is required in conjunction with CPO for a County Bathing Place Manager Certification. No fee is required by B&R AEC.
Pesticide Applicator Certification
To be scheduled for the second or third week in November, 2008 with working lunch - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Application available by e-mail request. (edcenter@bandrpools.com)
A quick review of Core and Category 24 followed by both tests issued by the PA Department of Agriculture in the afternoon. $285.00 includes Text Books, Review, Core and Category 24 tests and lunch. State issued photo ID is required for testing.
Pesticide Applicator Up-date Credits
Red Cross NEW CPR/AED For the Professional Lifeguard
Challenge Test for Lifeguards
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED For the Workplace
Course Descriptions:
Certified Pool Operator
The NSPF CPO Course is designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operation.
Attendance:
Participants taking the CPO course must attend all sessions of the program. Therefore, it is not practical that students be on call. However, breaks are provided and students may return calls at that time.
Eligibility:
The National Swimming Pool Foundation does not discriminate against age, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious preference. Any person who successfully completes the CPO training and passes the applicable exam with a grade of 75% or higher may be certified.
Recertification:
Certification for Pool Operators is valid for a period of five (5) years. Retesting is required to re-certify at the end of that period. Due to the complete rewrite and update of course materials, Certification obtained before 2005 must re certify by taking the full course.
Pesticide Applicator Certification
B&R Aquatic Education Center offers both Core and Category 24 (Swimming Pools).
Certification as a commercial or public applicator is required if:
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A pesticide application is being made to a property not owned or rented by the applicator or their employer.
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Restricted use pesticide or fumigants are being applied on a property rented or owned by the applicator, but are not applied for the production of an agricultural crop.
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Pesticides are being applied to apartments of four or more units, golf courses, parks, play grounds/athletic fields, swimming pools other than single family residences, education/research institutions, and schools, including public and private day care centers with 7 or more children.
A Pesticide Application Business License is required for employers of Commercial and Public Applicators.
Recertification:
Pesticide Applicator Certification is valid for a period of three (3) years. During that three year period, six (6) Core and four (4) Category 24 Continuing Education Credits must be earned to re certify for the next three (3) years.
Challenge Test for Lifeguards
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Demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios
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Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent on both Section 1 (24 correct answers out of 30 questions) and Section 2 (8 correct answers out of 10 questions)
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED For the Workplace
Our most comprehensive training course for employees, this session provides training in first aid, adult CPR and AED skills.
Course Content
Combine the following course content - recently updated with the latest science - to create the optimal training program for your business or organization. Training fits conveniently into a standard workday and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills.
First Aid
Participants learn first aid skills for treating a variety of injuries such as burns, wounds, head, neck and back injuries, and heat and cold-related emergencies. Participants also learn to manage sudden illnesses, stroke, seizure, bites and poisoning.
CPR-Adult
Participants learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.
AED - Adult
Participants learn how to use and automated external defibrillator (AED) on adult victims of cardiac arrest.
Check back regularly for additional classes
Contact Diane Rose at B&R Pools - 412-661-7665
E-Mail to edcenter@bandrpools.com
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