Operator Training Technical Committee - Model Aquatic Health Code

Leadership

• Chairperson: Dennis Berkshire, Aquatic Design Group
• Vice Chairperson: John Whitmore, City of Denton, Texas, Instructor for AFO Instructors
• Steering Committee Liaison: Douglas Sackett, New York State Department of Health

Members

• Tracynda Davis, National Swimming Pool Foundation
• Tom Donaldson, Aquatic Training Institute
• Connie Harvey, American Red Cross
• Michele Hlavsa, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Dean Hyatt, Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
• Steve Kraft, Westcon Construction
• Colleen Maitoza, Sacramento County, California
• Carl Ralph, American Swimming Pool & Spa Association
• Kay Smiley, YMCA of the USA
• Joe Stefanyak, Jeff Ellis & Associates
• Mohamed Yasin, Florida Department of Health

Scope of Work

The Operator Training Technical Committee will determine the essential components that must be covered in all operator training courses, operator qualifications, and operator certification requirements. Recommendations will be given for additional training needs, management, record keeping, staffing, certification verification, re-certification, and, where appropriate, continuing education (based on facility size and venue type). Individual courses will not be reviewed; instead, a list of essential components will be developed.

Operator Training Technical Committee's Meeting Minutes

• January 29, 2009 [PDF - 1 page]
• January 15, 2009 [PDF - 1 page]
• December 12, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
• October 16, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
• September 30, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
• September 18, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
• September 5, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]

Where Can I Get More Information and Assistance?

For questions or comments about the Model Aquatic Health Code, please email MAHC@cdc.gov.