Aquatic Pool Chemicals and Safety

This presentation discusses pool chemicals and identifies the components of water balance. During the presentation, participants will learn the process of sanitation and superchloronation. In addition, participants will receive an introduction to the basic principles of circulation and the basic types of filtration. Finally, this course introduces participants to some forms of water contamination and other pool-related health issues.

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CPTA2018-19

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No

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Denied

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Yes

cert_OH approval code

18S0390

cert_OH hours

2.5

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B

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3

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0

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0

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0

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Completion Instructions

To successfully complete this course, you must open and review all lessons and resources in the course. Once you have progressed through the course lessons and resources, you must take an assessment of learning. You are required to complete the assessment with at least 70% accuracy in order to claim CEU credit. You may retake the assessment as many times as you like.

Course level

Intermediate

Date published

03/01/2014

Delivery method

Online

Instructor(s)

Richard J. Vicory, PT, DPT, ATRIC

Learning objectives

Following completion of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the basics of pool chemicals and water balance. 2. Recognize proper water sanitation and its need. 3. Describe basic principles of circulation and filtration. 4. Explain the need for records and documentation. 5. Introduce some of the common forms of water contamination and other pool related health issues

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