Ellis & Associates Program Receives Certification
Ellis & Associates program named first-ever lifeguard supervisor course to receive certification from the council for the model aquatic health code
ORLANDO, Fla. — Ellis & Associates’ (E&A) premier vanGUARD: Aquatic Leadership program has achieved Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) Certification – making the program the first-ever Lifeguard Supervisor Course to receive CMAHC Certification.
An international aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm, E&A is known for its dedication to safe facility operations and the prevention and elimination of drowning. The firm offers various aquatic risk management services, educational programs, and training.
“Our vanGUARD™: Aquatic Leadership program provides critical training for Lifeguard Supervisors, recognizing that leadership skills go hand-in-hand with aquatic safety,” said Joe Stefanyak, Senior Director, E&A. “Our ultimate goal is to reduce risk and keep all swimmers safe. We’re honored to be the first-ever Lifeguard Supervisor Course to receive CMAHC Certification, and we look forward to continuing to develop proactive and innovative strategies, products and services that truly make a difference within the aquatics industry.”
Launched in 2018, the CMAHC certification program helps educate the public about products and services that meet the strict, science-based standards in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). If followed, the guidance in the MAHC helps reduce the risk for disease outbreaks, drownings, and chemical injuries at public aquatic facilities. The CMAHC awards certification to services or products that comply with the relevant or applicable standards in the latest MAHC edition.
CMAHC certification is not a single occurrence. Rather, the intent is to build a long-term quality control partnership. After initial certification, the CMAHC re-evaluates each certified service or product annually to ensure it continues to meet the same high standards required in the MAHC to maintain certification. Services or products that earn a CMAHC certification are said to be “CMAHC certified” and may display the CMAHC certification emblem to demonstrate they have been evaluated for conformance with the requirements in the latest MAHC edition.