Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code

01/28/2026

If you inspect, regulate, or support aquatic venues, this course is for you! The Aquatic Venue Public Health Inspector (AVPHI) Course returns as an AOAP Pre-Conference Workshop on February 15, from 8 AM to 5 PM, offering a full day of MAHC-based training for public health professionals and aquatic stakeholders.

Led by Dewey Case, CMAHC Technical Director, this certification course helps participants build the confidence and technical skills needed to assess public and semi-public aquatic facilities using a standardized approach.

Participants will complete the required pre-work, then spend the on-site session walking through inspection methods, real-world scenarios, and MAHC applications.

Registration for this course is required, and participants must pay a $300 fee.

Register here:

PheedLoop: Hybrid, In-Person & Virtual Event Software

01/26/2026

Building a safety plan takes time, and this year, you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us on February 15 for the AOAP Pre-Conference Safety Plan Workshop, an in-person, hands-on session designed to help you build a complete, customized safety plan for your aquatic facility.

This workshop, starting at 8 AM and ending at 4 PM, offers guided work time to develop each section of your plan, expert support throughout the day, two post-conference virtual meetings for follow-up questions and clarity, and .7 CEUs.

Whether you're updating an existing plan or starting from scratch, you’ll leave with a fully developed safety plan you can put into action.

Registration for this workshop is required, and participants must pay a $150 fee.

Register here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/AOAP2026/preandpostconference

PheedLoop: Hybrid, In-Person & Virtual Event Software

01/12/2026

Upcoming Webinar | Jan 15 at noon ET: Join The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) for The Chain of Swimvival: Lifesaving Lessons for Facilities, presented by Lance Timmons, Project Manager at Counsilman-Hunsaker.

Inspired by the cardiac chain of survival, this session introduces the Chain of Swimvival, a practical framework that links early awareness, community engagement, facility design, staffing, daily operations, and long-term reinvestment.

Attendees will gain insight into how each link strengthens aquatic facilities, supports public health, and helps systems evolve alongside the communities they serve.

Thanks to the support of Solenis, registration is free: https://cmahc.org/events/33

12/22/2025

The Aquatic Venue Public Health Inspector (AVPHI) course will take place on January 19, 2026, accessible from anywhere in a live, interactive format.

Course Details
January 19 | 8:30 AM CT
8-hour instructor-led training
Led by CMAHC Technical Director, Dewey Case

This course equips public health and aquatics professionals with the knowledge and confidence to assess aquatic facilities using the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). Participants will work through case studies, engage in small-group discussions and leave with a CMAHC-backed certification.

Designed for:
Public Health Inspectors
Environmental Health & Regulatory Professionals
Aquatics Operators & Safety Leaders

If you're responsible for inspecting, regulating or managing aquatic venues, this training standardizes your approach and strengthens your impact.

Register today: https://cmahc.learnupon.com/store/sessions

12/19/2025

The first episode of CMAHC Unfiltered is out now. This inaugural episode explores breastfeeding in aquatic venues, with special guest Ashley Ruminski of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOM9L2zEzN8&lc=UgxbyKUWG7TJnJI0pYB4AaABAg

Stay tuned for more episodes featuring honest, unedited perspectives on the challenges and innovations affecting pools, facilities, and public health programs nationwide.

Excellent information! Who knew there were people getting upset about a little breast milk getting in the pool? 🙄 If it were infant formula, nobody would say a word. I do think, unfortunately, the main problem is that the act of breastfeeding is viewed as indecent by many. Women should never feel...