Certifications & Awards
Pool & Spa Certifications & Awards in Coventry, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, & Surrounding Areas
The Pool Doctor of Rhode Island is an active member of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and an AQUA 100 Hall of Fame Company. This coveted award is presented for quality workmanship, product knowledge, customer service, and professionalism in our industry. What does this mean to you? It means that you are doing business with one of the nation’s Top 100 Pool and Spa Businesses.
CBP
Members of The Pool Doctor team have earned the Certified Building Professional designation through The Pool & Hot
Tub Alliance. This internationally-recognized certification is designed for industry professionals to demonstrate their dedication to industry best practices, as well as better their abilities as a pool industry professionals.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
PHTA represents swimming pool, hot tub and spa manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers’ agents, designers, builders,
installers, retailers, and service professionals. PHTA offers pool and hot tub education and certification programs, provides valuable membership benefits, develops trusted industry standards, and advocates for critical legislation. In January 2020 The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announced that the organizations will unify to form the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Aqua 100
The AQUA 100 recognition program, through AQUA Magazine, that honors companies that are deemed by a panel of their peers to
best personify the highest standards of professionalism in the pool and spa industry. These companies raise the bar for our industry and set higher standards for retailers, builders, and services companies alike.
BBB
The BBB helps customers find and recommend businesses and brands they recommend and trust. The Pool Doctor maintains an
A+ rating with the BBB and has been accredited since 1994.
Aqua 100 Hall of Fame
The AQUA 100 Hall of Fame recognition program, through AQUA Magazine, honors companies that have consistently been
chosen as an AQUA 100 winner for over 5 years. This prestigious award is coveted to only 100 pool and spa dealers nationwide. As an AQUA 100 Hall of Fame company, The Pool Doctor personifies the highest standards of professionalism in the pool and spa industry by raising the bar and setting higher standards for other retailers, builders, and service companies.
BioGuard Cert. Salt Pool Expert
A Certified Salt Pool Expert is trained to understand exactly what is needed to keep a salt pool performing at peak condition.
A saltwater pool has many benefits but also has some unique challenges. The Pool Doctor has Salt Water Pool Care Experts on staff who understand why you chose a salt pool in the first place and will work to maintain your satisfaction with that choice.
Carecraft
Carecraft is a group of independent pool professionals who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the
highest standards of continuing education, providing exceptional Member service, and using their collective buying power to secure the best available pricing on pool, spa, and backyard components.
CPO
Members of The Pool Doctor team have earned the Certified Pool Operator certification through NSPF®. A CPO®
Certification means the operator has the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary in pool care, management, and risk reduction at residential and commercial pools. This certification is widely accepted by local and state officials and is recognized both on national and international levels.
Retailer of Excellence
The Pool Doctor is a Retailer of Excellence recipient recognized by the National Spa & Pool Institute (presently the
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance). This award holds a special place in The Pool Doctor’s list of accolades and awards. It recognizes our retail and store design, product knowledge, customer service, and overall professionalism and substantiates The Pool Doctor has raised and set the bar of a true pool and spa retail professional.