California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Who needs to take an HSA training course?

Anyone using a pesticide, including licensed pesticide applicators, at a school or child care center needsto take an HSA training course. This includes, but is not limited to disinfecting wipes, sanitizers, and weed-killers.

How often must HSA training be completed?

School district staff, child care center staff, and any other unlicensed individuals using pesticides at a school or child care center must take a training course each year.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the Head Start school site staff members with the Pest Management to support Healthy Schools. This course goes more in depth about integrated pest management and safe use of pesticides around children.

Learning Objectives

• Pest Management