Prep School
Introduction
Quiz
Prep School Basics
Terms and Units
Pool-Water Chemistry Made Simple
Chemistry Fundamentals
Chlorine Chemistry
Other Stuff
Final Exam
Your Assignment
Word About the AFO Exam
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A New Mini Course on Pool Chemistry

Taking a professional pool course soon? This little Prep School, only about 14 pages long in its hard-copy form, has been designed to prepare a student for the National Recreation and Park Association's Aquatic Facility Operator course. The AFO program is a thorough, up-to-date two-day technical-and-operations class. It is uniquely certified by the National Certification Board and accepted by all 50 states' health departments.

You may find this Prep School valuable as a primer for any class you may be contemplating, or as a stand-alone introduction to the wonders of pool-water chemistry. If you are interested in the full 340-page Aquatic Facility Operator Manual, in the USA call the Aquatic Branch of the NRPA at 1-800 NRPA AFO (800 677-2236), and inquire about purchasing the book or attending a course near you. Once certified in any accredited course you are eligible for membership in the Professional Pool Operators of America!

Remember that copyright restrictions apply, so the Prep School should only be printed in its entirety with credit acknowledged for the electronic source, the PPOA website.

Here is a breakdown of the course contents:
Introduction
Quiz
Prep School Basics
> Terms and Units
> Pool-Water Chemistry Made Simple
> Chemistry Fundamentals
> Chlorine Chemistry
> Other Stuff
Final Exam
Your Assignment
Word about the AFO Exam

So, are you ready to begin? Let's get started....

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