A comprehensive look at the tasks associated with routine pool care.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    How Does a Pool Work?
    • Pool Anatomy
    • Circulation
    • Filtration
  • 2
    Weekly Tasks To Maintain Clear Water
    • The 3 P’s and BioGuard System Chemistry
    • Cleaning
  • 3
    Taking Care of Equipment and Pool Surfaces
    • How, Why, and When to Test Water
    • Filter Cleaning and Backwashing
    • Cover Care
  • 4
    Protecting Swimmers and Equipment
    • The Importance of pH and Total Alkalinity
    • Calcium Hardness and Scale Prevention
    • Why Do We Sanitize?
  • 5
    Keeping Water Clean
    • The Importance Of Oxidizing
    • Algae Prevention
    • Preventing Cloudy Water
  • 6
    What About Salt?
    • What Does Salt Do in a Pool?
    • Operating a Salt Pool
  • 7
    PHTA Accredidation Quiz
    • Pool Care Basics PHTA Accredidation Quiz (2 CEU's)
    • Satisfaction Survey