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PHTA Certified Pool Operator (CPO®) Seminar Review and Exam Retake

A half day course for students that need review and retake the exam.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (MDT)

Event Details

Earning the prestigious Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification (CPO® Certification) gives you the latest information available for commercial and residential pools and spas. This is a half day course for set for people who already took the PHTA Certified Pool Operator CPO® through AANM and need additional training and need to retake the exam.

Pre requisite: full two day PHTA Certified Pool Operator CPO® Seminar & Exam

A CPO® Certification provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities. The PHTA® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification program, the world's leading verifiable pool and spa training credential, is available as a blended training program.   -PHTA® website


 

For More Information:

Jennifer Winters
Jennifer Winters
Director of Operations Apartment Association of New Mexico (505)822-1114

Meet your instructors!

Jose Murillo

Jose has over 15 years in the Apartment Industry along with an 8 year active duty military background.  During these last 15 years, Jose has managed and operated Class C Semi Public Pools throughout NM, working hand in hand with Local and out of State Pool Experts while working with multiple management companies in NM.  Jose currently is the Regional Maintenance Manager for Greystar's NM Region providing oversight guidance which includes training throughout the NM region regarding Maintenance and operations while staying compliant with the federal, state, and local municipalities.

 

Credentials:

  • Certified Pool Instructor/Proctor through the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance PHTA
  • Certified Pool inspector
  • Recreational Water Illness Certification  
  • EPA 608 Certified through ESCO institute
  • EPA 608 Proctor certified
  • Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician CAM-T
  • Bachelor's in Business Management


Michael Feely

Michael started maintaining swimming pools and hot tubs in 1995 as a maintenance worker for a local health club in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1996, he started working as a sales rep for SODECO Modern Water Systems which specializes in helping commercial swimming pools and hot tubs.  After 27 years years of assisting people with their pools and hot tubs, Michael accomplished his goal and became a CPO Instructor.  In 2024, he became the new owner of SODECO Modern Water Systems.