Environmental Health Specialists:
The Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading educational program for safely operating pools, spas, and other aquatic venues. This in-person CPO course provides two days of classroom instruction on proper pool operation, followed by a challenging 50 question exam. This course has been tailor-fit for environmental health specialists performing pool inspections. The Indiana rules and regulations for public/semi-public pools, spas, and other aquatic venues will be given special attention. Click here for more general information on CPO courses from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.
This course is jointly sponsored by the Indiana Environmental Health Association and by the Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH’s) Environmental Health Association. It is offered essentially at cost and seats are limited. For these reasons, this training is limited to local and state health officials. The course will be co-taught once again by Steve Yeary, REHS of IDOH and Jason Ravenscroft, MHP, REHS of the Marion County Health Department.
Registration includes a hardcopy CPO training manual and a 5-year CPO certification upon successful completion of the exam. The manual can also be accessed here, so there is no reason to wait to receive your hardcopy.
This is a fast-paced course. First-time students NEED to read the manual before coming to class. Class time is designed to build a student’s understanding but couldn’t possibly cover all the information in the CPO manual. Students will get more out of the class while having a much higher chance of passing the exam on the first attempt IF they have read the manual before attending.
Registration must be made online, regardless of payment method.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY ON
MARCH 28th, 2026
Payment can be made by credit/debit card during the registration process. Alternatively a check (made payable to IEHA) can be brought in person to class, or mailed with the invoice to the following address:
P.O. Box 457
Indianapolis, IN 46206-045
Please find links to the course schedule and venue directions below. The venue is marked as "pool school" on the directions.
2026 CPO Course schedule
Venue directions
We are excited to offer for the FIRST TIME in Indiana this course developed by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC). The AVPHI Course, developed by CMAHC, provides public health inspectors with a comprehensive, in-person training experience based on the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)—the national standard for public health and safety for swimming pools. This instructor-led course ensures you have the expertise to assess aquatic venues accurately, identify risks, and uphold the highest health and safety standards. More information on the course is available on the CMAHC website. There is a proficiency exam at the end of the course. Certification upon successful completion of the course and exam is valid for 5 years.
This course is jointly sponsored by the Indiana Environmental Health Association and by the Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH’s) Environmental Health Association. It is offered essentially at cost ($100) and seats are limited. For these reasons, this training is limited to local and state health officials. The course will be co-taught once again by Steve Yeary, REHS of IDOH and Jason Ravenscroft, MHP, REHS of the Marion County Health Department.
This course will be most beneficial for public health professionals who have already taken the Certified Pool Operator course and have experience inspecting public and semi-public pools and spas.
MARCH 25th, 2026
The CPO recertification option is only for Indiana health officials who currently hold a valid CPO certification that will remain valid thru any date in April of 2026. Understand that this “CPO recertification” option does not include actual instruction (neither in person nor virtual). Participants must work thru a video course called the PHTA “Pool Operator Primer” at their own pace. They must complete the course and provide proof of completion before the test date. The test will be proctored virtually, and will cost $200 to cover all expenses.
These opportunities are jointly sponsored by the Indiana Environmental Health Association and by the Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH’s) Environmental Health Association. It is offered essentially at cost and seats are limited. For these reasons, the recertification option is limited to local and state health officials.
April 4th, 2026
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