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Online Course Index
Each course is approved for one contact hour of continuing education.
The cost for each course is $30.00, ten or
more courses, $28.00 each and twenty or more courses, $25.00 each.
Courses are approved in the following states: Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio, Alabama, Delaware, Maryland and Kentucky. Ontario,
Canada and North Carolina (Wastewater Only). (If your state is not listed, please check with your state to find if
they accept the contact hours before taking any of the courses).
Select the course you want to take. Pay for the course with your
credit card or electronic check.
Each course is divided into four sections, approximately
15 minutes each. After you have completed all four sections
and 60 minutes of time you will receive a certificate of completion.
Online Approved Water and Wastewater
Continuing Education Courses. Course descriptions below.
Click on a course to go directly to description.
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Membrane Technology
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
Reverse Osmosis
Nanofiltration
Ultrafiltration
Microfiltration
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Topics of Study:
How UV Disinfection works?
Advantage
Applications
Lamp output
UV Effluent System
System sizing
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Ozone Disinfection
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
What is ozone?
How does ozone work?
How is ozone produced?
What is the half-life of ozone?
Is ozone harmful and what are the effects?
How can you tell the level of ozone?
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Removing Metals from Wastewater
WW
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Topics of Study:
Management of Industrial Wastestreams
Oil and Grease Segregation
Solvents and Toxic Organics
Cleaners and Acids Interference
Hexavalent Chromium and Cyanide Wastes
Complex Metals Removal
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Biochemical Oxygen Demand Concept and Treatment
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
Oxygen Uptake by Microorganisms
Organic and Inorganic Compounds
Carbonaceous Oxygen Demand
Nitrogenous Oxygen Demand
Removing BOD by Aerobic Treatment
Removing BOD by Anaerobic Treatment
Removing BOD by Chemical Treatment
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Parasites and Pathogens
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
Significant disease agents found in water
Viruses, bacteria, protozoa, etc.
Food Born/Water Borne Bacterial Diseases
Food poisoning, Salmonellosis,
Shigellosis, typhoid fever and cholera
Soil Born Bacterial Diseases, anthrax and tetanus
Viral diseases, Hepatitis A and B, AIDS
Antiviral vaccines and drugs
Protozoan diseases, amoebiasis, GiardiasisTop
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Settleability and Loss of Solids
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
Factors affecting solids settleability
Physical and chemical factors
Clarifiers design
Methods used to remove solids
The effect of nitrification on solids settleability
Importance of nutrients
Settleometer and sludge judge usage
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Topics of Study:
Microscopic study of slides of:
microorganisms in the activated sludge
Amoebae, flagellates, ciliates
Rotifers and nematodes
Higher invertebrates found in activated sludge
Bristle worms, water bears, and water mites
Filamentous bacteria
Identification, types and staining
Nocardia
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Topics of Study:
Need For Odor Control
Biological Generation of Odor
Hydrogen Sulfide Generation
Odor Identification and Measurement
Odor Complaints
Solutions to Odor Problems
Odor Removal towers (ORT)
Ozonation
Good Housekeeping
Odor Control Facilities
Review of Plans and Specifications
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Biological Nitrogen Removal
WW
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Topics of Study:
Sources of Nitrogen in Wastewater
Autotrophs Role in Removing Nitrogen
Anoxic Zone
Nitrification/Denitrification
Process Control
Factors Affecting Nitrogen Removal
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Wastewater Mathematics I
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Understanding Wastewater Mathematics
WW
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Topics of Study:
Basic Conversion Factors
Basic Formulas
Sedimentation Tanks and Primary Clarifiers
Trickling Filters
Rotating Biological Contactors
Activated Sludge
Design Problems
Mathematics Functions and Tools
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Wastewater Mathematics II
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Wastewater Mathematics Practice Problems
WW
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Topics of Study:
Pumps Problems
Clarifier Problems
Plant Design Problems
Efficiency Problems
Laboratory Problems
Chemical Doses Problems
Digesters Problems
Centrifuges and DAFs Problems
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Multiple
Choice Questions WW
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Topics of Study:
Wastewater Treatment
Troubleshooting
Process Control
Activated Sludge Microorganisms
Management
Laboratory
Maintenance
Pumps
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Topics of Study:
Activated Sludge Process Description
Conventional Activated Sludge Plants
System Description
Secondary Clarifiers
Step Feed Aeration
Activated Sludge Process Control
Aeration System
Package Plants
Extended Aeration Plants
Contact Stabilization
Complete Mix
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Topics of Study:
Problems of Activated Sludge Systems
Foaming
Septic Sludge
Rising Sludge
Sludge Bulking
Filamentous Growth
Microbiology of Activated Sludge
Oxidation Ditches
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Aerobic and
Anaerobic Sludge Digestion WW
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Topics of Study:
Anaerobic Sludge Digestion
Start a Digester
Factors Upset the Digestion Process
Digesters Temperature Zones
Secondary Digestion Tanks (Secondary Digesters)
Suitable Conditions for Good Digester Operation
Control Tests
Floating Cover Digester
Aerobic Sludge Digestion
Start Up
Comparison Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Digestion.
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Air Stripping and
Carbon Adsorption W & WW
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Topics of Study:
Air Stripping
Purpose
Process Description
Factors Affecting Air Stripping
Methods for handling contaminated vapors discharge
Activated Carbon Adsorption
Purpose
Process Description
Regeneration of Activated Carbon
Status of Activated Carbon
Safety
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Ammonia, pH
and Chlorine W & WW
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Topics of study:
Ammonia selective electrode method
Samples, purpose and description
Hydrogen Ion (pH)
Discussion, purpose and procedure
Volatile Acids/Alkalinity
Bacteriological testing
Chlorine residual
Purpose and description
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Topics of study:
Biochemical oxygen demand
Purpose, description and calculations
Dissolve oxygen
Purpose, description and procedure
Chemical oxygen demand
Purpose and description
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Topics of Study:
Purpose
Systems Used
Gravity Filters
Rapid Sand Filters (Static Beds) or Down Flow Beds:
Inert Media Pressure Filter
Continuous Backwash, Up-Flow, Deep-Bed Silica Sand Media
Filter
Cross Flow Membrane Filtration
Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofilteration and Reverse
Osmosis
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Topics of Study:
Disinfection
Disinfection by Chlorine Gas
Disinfection by Sodium Hypochlorite
Factors Affecting Chlorine Disinfection
Breakpoint Chlorination
Properties of Chlorine
Chlorine Cylinders
Dechlorination
Sulfur Dioxide Gas (SO2)
Disinfection by UV Irradiation
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Topics of Study:
Phosphorous and Nitrogen Removal
Forms of Phosphorous in Wastewater
Methods of Phosphorous Removal
Biological Treatment
Luxury Uptake of Phosphorous
Process Description
Ammonia Removal
Forms of Nitrogen in Wastewater
Nitrification /Denitrification
Water Hyacinth Culture
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Industrial Waste
Treatment I WW
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Topics of Study:
Use of Water by Industry
Industrial Waste Prevention and Reduction
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Alternatives
Industrial Waste Pollutants
Physical characteristics of chemical wastes that can affect
the treatment process collection system
Industrial Discharge Characteristics
Types of Industrial Wastes and Characteristics
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Industrial Waste
Treatment II WW
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Topics of Study:
Treatment of Metal Waste Streams
Waste Characteristics
Sources of pollution in the metal finishing industry
Pollution source minimization techniques for metal finishing
industry
Waste Management
Neutralization
Hydroxide Precipitation
Sulfide Precipitation
Complexed Metals Removal
Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium
Cyanide Destruction by Oxidation
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Laboratory
Procedures For Plant Control WW
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Topics of Study:
Settleable solids test
Settleability test
Total suspended solids test
Total sludge solids
Mixed liquor volatile suspended solids
Sludge age and mean cell residence time
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Laboratory Terms, Equipment
and Sampling W & WW
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Topics of study:
Definitions
Laboratory Equipment
Equipment and tests in which they are used
Sampling
Types of samples
Preservation of samples
Locations of sampling
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Topics of Study:
Why Treat Wastewater?
Sedimentation and Floatation:
Factors Influencing Primary Clarifiers Efficiency
Clarifier Efficiency Formula
Sludge and Scum Pumping
Start Up a Clarifier
Floating Sludge
Short Circuiting
Excessive Erosions
Septic Tanks
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Topics of study:
Types of hazards
Infections and infectious diseases
Confined spaces
Harmful gases encountered in sewers and treatment plants
Plant safety and good housekeeping
Material safety data sheets
Chemical storage and handling
Spills and cleaning
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Sludge Stabilization
Verses Sludge Conditioning WW
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Topics of Study:
Chemical Stabilization of Sludge
Lime Stabilization
Chlorine Stabilization
Coagulation, Flocculation and Sedimentation
Precipitation
Chemicals used for coagulation
Polymers
Thermal Stabilization of Sludge
Wet Oxidation
Thermal Conditioning
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Topics of Study:
Purpose
Belt Filter Press
Frame Filter Press
Vacuum Filtration
Sand Drying Beds
Black Top Drying Beds
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Solids
Handling Alternatives/Centrifugation WW
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Topics of Study:
Sludge Thickening
Gravity Thickeners
Centrifuge Thickeners
Volume Reduction
Composting
Sludge Incineration
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Trickling
Filters and RBCs WW
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Topics of Study:
Trickling Filter Description
Classification of Filters
Standard Filters
High rate Filters
Roughing Filters
Hydraulic Loading and Recirculation
Advantages of Trickling Filters
Problems of Trickling Filters: Ponding, Odor, Filter Flies
and Sloughing
Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs)
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Wastewater
Preliminary Treatment WW
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Topic of Study:
Collection System
Treatment Facilities
Why Pretreatment?
Three Ways to Pretreat Wastewater
Comminutors
Barminutors
Grit Removal
Cyclone Separators
Preaeration
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Disinfection by Chlorine
W & WW
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Topics of Study:
What is water disinfection?
How does disinfection work?
Disinfection by free chlorine
Disinfection by hypochlorite ion
Diisnfection by chlorine dioxide
Chloramines
Disinfection byproducts
Dechlorination
Legionella prevention and control
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Topics of Study:
Study this course and find the answers to the following questions:
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
Why is 2009 H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
Are there human infections with 2009 H1N1 virus in the U.S.?
Is 2009 H1N1 virus contagious?
How does 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
How severe is illness associated with 2009 H1N1 flu virus?
How does 2009 H1N1 flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of its severity and infection rates?
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
Prevention & Treatment
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
Take these everyday steps to protect your health
Contamination & Cleaning
What are “emergency warning signs” that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently?
Are there medicines to treat 2009 H1N1 infection?
What is CDC’s recommendation regarding "swine flu parties"?
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
What kills influenza virus?
How should waste disposal be handled to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?
Can I get infected with 2009 H1N1 virus from eating or preparing pork?
Is there a risk from drinking water?
Can 2009 H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive
fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?
Can 2009 H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?
Images and slide show of H1N1 Influenza virus
Vaccination
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Maintenance I/Boiler Feed Water
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Topics of Study:
Description of boilers operation
Characteristics of boilers feed water
The principal difficulties caused by water in boiler
Scaling in boilers
Foaming and priming in boilers
Corrosion in boilers
Carbon Dioxide attack in boiler
Caustics attack in boilers
Oxygen attack in boilers
Boiler water treatment
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Maintenance II/Pumps
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Topics of Study:
Sump pumps
Submersible pumps
Trash pumps
Diaphragm pumps
Centrifugal pumps
Making your pump last
Checklist: priming speed, capacity, proper RPM, Crankcase oil level, hose washers and suction strainer, etc.
Pump problems:
Noise in pump casing
Shaft seal leakage of air and water
Spark plug condition
Unusual engine noise
Wear in pumps
Maintenance needed every 6 months
Pump storage tips
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Chemsitry I/Water Chemsitry
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Topics of Study:
What is Water?
How is a water molecule built up?
How much does a water molecule weigh?
In what states (phases) can water be found?
What happens if water changes phases?
Why does ice float on water?
Which substances are water soluble?
What is hard water?
Water Softeners
Which physical and chemical properties does water have?
How are water molecule bond together?
How does water evaporates?
What are thermal properties of water?
How do we determine the solubility of gases in water?
How do we determine the solubility of liquids in water?
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Chemsitry II/The Periodic Table
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Topics of Study:
History of the periodic table
Arrangement of elements in the periodic table
Atomic number and atomic mass
Isotopes
Electron configurations of atoms
Reaction types
Redox (Reduction-Oxidation Reactions)
Oxidizing and Reducing agents
Examples of Redox Reactions
Displacement Reactions
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Drinking Water Production
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Topics of Study:
Drinking water quality standards
Drinking water production from surface water
Pre-filtration
Addition of chemicals
Natural filtration
Disinfection
Fine filtration
Preservation and storage
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