2024 Fall PCO Course

Details:

This course will meet every Monday and Thursday at 6 pm to 8 pm.
The course starts on October 28 and ends on December 16, 2024.
(No Class on Halloween or during Thanksgiving week)

Event Information:

GPCA Professional Pest Control Technology Course, commonly known as the PCO six-week course is back! This course has been completely revamped. This virtual-only course is an excellent tool to prepare for the PCO exam. This comprehensive course is also a great training tool for the new pest control technician, a technician preparing to take the pest control operator's exam, or an up-to-date review of new methods and procedures in pest control operations for the experienced operator. Attendees will be taking chapter tests and a final exam online outside of class. Students need a computer or smart tablet to access the tests and exams successfully. The state required a camera that is focused on the Face of the technician or operator during class hours. You must be present for 55 minutes of every hour of class to receive any credit for attendance.

Course Contents:

Introductions to Entomology, Insect Development, Identification & Classification, Use of Pesticides, Equipment, Safety & Health, Rules & Regulations, Occasional Invaders, Cockroaches, Ants & Hymenoptera, Termites, Other Wood Destroying Pests, Flies, Stored Products, Rats & Mice.
Pending GA credits
HPC-16 hours
WDO-8 hours
CAT 41- 9 hours
CAT 37- 6 hours
CAT 24- 6 hours

Minimum system requirements for remote access:

Please be reminded that every technician and operator must be login to their own device, have the camera on and focused on the technician or operator, and be present for 55 minutes of every hour of class. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in CEUs not being credited.

You will need the Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations 7th Edition. You may purchase the book on Amazon. 

We sell the Truman's Scientific Guide Companion Workbook. https://www.gpca.org/catalog/trumans-scientific-guide-workbook