Pool and spa operator course

Southeast Public Health now offers a free online training course covering the important elements of safe pool and spa operation.

This course is intended primarily for pool and spa owners/operators and lifeguards.

The course provides information on such topics as: legal responsibilities, infectious diseases, water chemistry and testing, re-circulation systems, facility management, and grounds for facility closure.

Call our Healthy Environments intake line at 613-966-5500 extension 677 for more information.

Update on Ontario Regulation 565: Public Pools

As of January 1, 2025, Ontario Regulation 565: Public Pools has been updated. To view the full list of changes, please visit the province’s website, where updates are currently highlighted in grey. The Pool Operator’s Course offered by the Southeast Public Health has not yet been updated to reflect these changes. Despite the regulatory updates, the course content remains relevant. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates.