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	The American Swimming Pool and Spa Association (ASPSA) developed and offers the following programs: National Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician (LAFT) Meet the state requirements for 17 of the 19 states that require pool operator training (16 hour course) Online National Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician Meet the state requirements for 14 of the 19 states that require pool operator training (16 hour course) Basic Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician (BLAFT) Meet the state requirements for operator training in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Delaware (9 hour course) Online Basic Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician Meet the state requirements for operator training in North Carolina (9 hour course) Take the Online Renewal Test for North Carolina Renew your certificate by taking our online renewal test or if certified by another organization transfer to our certification by taking our online test. Take the North Carolina Take-Home Renewal Test Renew your certificate by taking our take-home renewal test or if certified by another organization transfer to our certification by taking our take-home test. Online Pennsylvania Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician Earn 6 Core, 4 Category 24 Swimming Pool, and 4 Category 18 Pesticide CEU's from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (6 hour course) Pennsylvania Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician Earn 6 Core, 4 Category 24 Swimming Pool, and 4 Category 18 Pesticide CEU's from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (6 hour course) Receive a State of South Carolina self-study packet for the State administered test At the ASPSA we help bring professionalism to the operation of your aquatic facility. Take our National Certification Course. Click here to learn more about the LAFT course. REGISTER FOR A TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE CLASS TODAY Health Department Employee Discount The ASPSA has established a low cost fee for health department employees to receive a substantial discount on our LAFT course cost. AFT News STANDARDS FOR YOUR AQUATIC FACILITY Does your facility meet the standards? RECREATIONAL WATER ILLNESSES Become a better pool operator by learning how to reduce the spread of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI's) FECAL ACCIDENTS Suggestions on what to do when there is a fecal or vomiting accident in your pool or spa. GOOD LINKS: www.cdc.gov/healtyswimming/ Recertification for anyone ALREADY licensed in North Carolina through ANY approved program by the State, using your book from previous class. You will receive updated Health Dept. Rules and a Study Guide. Important Information For Renewal Participants: You must mail or fax us a copy of your current certificate. Participants will receive certification good in North Carolina. This will not renew any national certificate participants may already have. However, those with a national certificate will receive a certificate valid in North Carolina for 5 years. Minimum score of 70% to pass. Total cost if you choose to receive the new textbook $160.00. Participants with textbook from another organization would greatly benefit on the test if they have a copy of our book. Information about our Face-to-Face Course Upon successful completion of the face to face national Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician course (16 hour course) the operator candidate will receive licensure and registration as a LAFT with the ASPSA which is valid for five years. Our face to face national Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician course is approved or meets the regulatory requirements of 48 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina (state issued license required), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. We are currently seeking approval in the remaining 2 states. Information about our Online Course The LAFT online course is approved or meets the regulatory requirements in 41 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina (state issued license required), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. We are currently seeking approval in the remaining states. Visit our website often for updates or call us at 1-877-POOLSCHOOL. All courses include the textbook "The Complete Swimming Pool Reference" by Dr. Tom Griffiths Renewal Test participants may purchase the book for an additional $35.00 Over 400 pages of information all pool operators must know. Topics include: Basic Characteristics of Swimming Pools Public Pools Circulation Filtration Operation and Maintenance of Equipment Design of Leisure Pool and Filtration Systems Improving Air Quality in Indoor Aquatic Facilities Disinfection and Alternative Sanitizers Chlorination and Bromination Superchlorination pH and Water Balance Water Testing Chemical Adjustments and Pool Calculations Sanitation Pool Problems Disease Prevention Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI's) Hot Tubs and Spas Water Parks Winterizing Pool Signage Diving and Other Headfirst Entries Body, Hair and Limb Entrapments The Psychology of Lifeguarding Preventive Lifeguarding Practical Risk Management Legal Liability and Risk Management Emergency Action Plans (EAP's) Routine Operations: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Record keeping Safe Handling of Pool Chemicals Waste Water Disposal Americans with Disabilites (ADA) WHAT IS THE LAFT? The LAFT is a course designed to meet the need to bring professionalism nationwide to the operation of aquatic facilities. The LAFT is a symbol to commercial pool and spa owners that their guest and facilities are in the care of professionally licensed technicians. Candidates are taught the most advanced techniques of chemical treatment, filtration, and mechanical system operation and maintenance. State and Local regulations are covered extensively in the course and participants receive a copy of their state rules for pools.


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