HornerXpress PHTA CPO Training - April 17 & 18

The CPO course is open to professionals interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of pool balance and equipment function.

Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Training Program is the world's most recognized pool and spa training program. It is required for pool operators that are open to the public.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Castanza

DATES: Friday, April 17, 2026 & Saturday, April 18, 2026

TIMES: Friday, April 17, 2026 from 12 PM - 6 PM & Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8 AM - 5 PM (Lunch provided on both days)

LOCATION: HornerXpress® Ft. Lauderdale (5755 Powerline Rd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309)

Continuing Education & Training Handbook: Education & Training - Team Horner

Event Description: 16 Hour CPO Certified – DOH approved course for Commercial Pools; Certification Valid for 5 years.

Course Description: Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Training Program is the world's most recognized pool and spa training program. It is required for pool operators that are open to the public.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss drowning prevention, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls.

2. Explain regulatory guidelines.

3. Analyze disinfection and water balance.

4. Discuss troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping.

5. Discuss chemical feed systems, and automation.

CEUs Awarded: CILB - 8 hours GEN; 1 hours WPS; 1 BP IACET – 1.6 CEUs

Two Course Options available:

• Classroom Course: This is a 16-hour, two-day program taught by a certified instructor.
• Blended Format: This hybrid option allows you to take the online CPO Fusion course and a one-day, in-person class of instruction (which can also be taken as a stand-alone refresher course). Total of 16 hours. The student MUST Register at least 2 weeks in advance of the in-classroom Day 2 date of the classroom course.

Contact the Director of Education at education@teamhorner.com for support and any questions about registration or participation in this event. Upon registration, individuals who require accommodations must notify the Director of Education to secure learner support resources.

Anti-Discrimination

Team Horner Group is committed to providing an environment that is free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. All forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination, which includes discrimination/harassment on the basis of religion, race, color, sex/gender, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, uniform service status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability or any other category protected by applicable state or federal laws, are strictly prohibited. This policy is applicable to all employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, independent contractors, and others doing business with or on behalf of Team Horner Group.

Proprietary Interest Disclosure

Trainers/Instructors do not promote the exclusive use of any commercial product in published instructional materials or during instruction. Trainers’ discussion of their proprietary interests during instruction is limited to relevant contexts and includes consideration of alternative products or companies that are comparable to the instructor’s.

Refund/Cancellation

A full refund (100%) of registration/course fees will be issued if an event is canceled by HornerXpress®.Individual participants may request a refund of registration/course fees by emailing the Director of Education at lcastanza@teamhorner.com prior to the start of the event. Refunds are processed back to the original payment method. Participants who do not submit notification twenty-four hours prior to the start of a learning event are ineligible for a refund of registration/course fees.