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Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS)
PHTA Instructors: It is now time to complete your Instructor Reauthorization to continue teaching in 2025. Click here to sign the agreement and pay the reauthorization fee.
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PHTA Instructor Agreements and Blank Charge Form
- 2024 English Affiliate Instructor Agreement
- 2024 Spanish Affiliate Instructor Agreement
- Instructor Agreement: Exhibit A
- Instructor Agreement: Anexo A (Spanish)
- English PHTA Charge Form
- Formulario de cargo de tarjeta de crédito
PHTA Instructor Education Affiliate Programs
The goal of the Affiliate program is to assist active PHTA Instructors in delivering additional in-person PHTA education to their students. This will demonstrate value as well as generate additional revenue for the instructor. Please click here to view a breakdown of each Affiliate Education Program.
- Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT)
- Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS)
- Certified Pool Inspector (CPI)
- Certified Service Technician (CST)
To advance your Education Profile, please reach out to Natalie Hood for more information.
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County and State Codes
Program Course Edit Requests
If you or your students find an error or have a suggested change for clarity/improvement in the course materials, please use this form to submit your edit request.
Instructor Materials
- CMS Instructor Manual
- Administrative Procedures
- Exam Upload Feature in Instructor Portal
- Request a Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Instructor Order Form
- Instructor Order Form (Spanish)
- How ADA Legislation Affects Classroom Training
- ADA – Effective Communication
- Update Your Contact Information: Email service@phta.org if you have moved, changed positions, or have a new email address or phone number
- Chemical Table
- Chemical Table (Spanish)
- Saturation Index Worksheet
Course Forms
Student Resources
CMS PowerPoints
Step Into Swim
Help PHTA create more swimmers! Step Into Swim is PHTA's water safety initiative that provides grants to swim lesson providers around the country, giving children in underserved communities access to lifesaving swim lessons. Every dollar donated to Step Into Swim goes straight to the learn-to-swim programs. Donate today!