Educational Programs

Providing IPM Services in Schools and Child Care Settings

This course is intended for pest management professionals (PMPs) who provide, or would like to provide, pest management services in schools and child care centers. California requires that PMPs who work in child care centers and schools comply with a law called The Healthy Schools Act (HSA). This course will present information that will help PMPs provide integrated pest management, or IPM, services in schools and child care centers, comply with the Healthy Schools Act, and expand their business. 1 unit of "Pesticide Laws and Regulations" and 1 unit of "Other" continuing education credits are available from CA DPR. 1 hour of "Rules and Regulations" and 1 hour of "IPM" continuing education credits are available from the Structural Pest Control Board.

This course meets the training requirement of the Healthy Schools Act that went into effect July 1, 2016.

The course contains:

Complete the course by following these steps:

  1. Click the Log In link below and create an account or use the one you already have.
  2. Register in order to receive Continuing Education Units.
  3. View the course modules and take the tests.
  4. Complete the Contact and Evaluation form.
  5. Print the Certificate of Completion.

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