Massachusetts Policy: On-Line Training  (updated 01/07)   The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires you to spend a MINIMUM OF 50 MINUTES on each course or module in order to receive one (1) contact hour or (1) credit.  Following the course or module you must pass a posttett or exam with at least 80%.   Individuals who hold a pesticide credential either core licensed or certified are eligible to obtain contact hours/credits as a result of taking pre-approved online training.    However, the total number of contact hours/credit hours obtained for any online course or module is not to exceed 1/3 of the total continuing education contact hour requirement to maintain or revalidate a pesticide certification and/or license.   Credential Type                           # or Required Contact Hours              # of Contact Hours Allowed Online Commercial Certified Applicators                      12                                                     4 Private Certified Applicators                            12                                                     4 Commercial Applicator License                         6                                                      2 Dealer License                                              3                                                      1   NOTE: A particular course may be repeated once during any three (3) year recertification or revalidation cycle but not within twelve (12) months.

Available Courses for Massachusetts Recertification:   1. Pesticide Poisoning (PT03) This is an online, self-paced course that will assist applicators in recognizing the signs and symptoms of human pesticide poising.  Applicators will understand the different pesticide emergencies that can occur and will gain the knowledge necessary to administer basic first aid in emergency situations.  Time: Approximately 60 minutes          MASSACHUSETTS RECERTIFICATION CONTACT HOURS:             Category                                        Contact Hours                 All                                                    1.00                        2.  Safe Use of Pesticides I (PT01) This is an online, self-paced course that will help the applicator to understand some safe pesticide practices as well as federal laws that are in place to help protect individuals and the environment against adverse affects of pesticide use.   Time:  approximately 60 minutes Price:  $59.00   MASSACHUSETTS RECERTIFICATION CONTACT HOURS:              Category                                     Contact Hours               All                                                 1.00     3.  New Invasive Pests of the Northeast (PT06)  There are many invasive insects that have been brought to this country.  These invasives pose a threat to our natural environment.  It is important that pest managers learn to identify these new pests.  Pests managers must know what to do to control the establishment and/or distribution of these pests in the northest.  This course will allow the pest manager to properly identify, note signs of infestation, and determine methods of control for the following pests:  Asian Longhorned Beetle, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Pine Shoot Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, Pear Thrips, Sirex Woodwasp, and Viburnum Leaf Beetle. Time:  approximately 60 minutes Price:  $59.00   MASSACHUSETTS RECERTIFICATION CONTACT HOURS:              Category                                         Contact Hours 33 - Custom Ag. Plants & Animals                          1.00 35 - Forest                                                       1.00 36 - Shade Tree & Ornamental                              1.00 37 - Turf                                                          1.00 40 - Right of Way                                              1.00 49 - Demonstration & Research                             1.00       4. Pests of Ornamentals and Forest Trees in the Northeast (PT05)  Management of unwanted pests begins by properly identifying the insect.  This course will allow applicators to better identify pests, know which plants are attacked by these pests, identify symptoms of infestation by the pest, and understand appropriate control methods.  This course examines the following pests:  Bagworm, Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, Fall Webworm, Gypsy Moth and Asian Gypsy Moth, Fall Cankerworm and Spring Cankerworm, and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.  Time:  approximately 60 minutes Price:  $59.00   MASSACHUSETTS RECERTIFICATION CONTACT HOURS:              Category                                         Contact Hours 35 - Forest                                                       1.00 36 - Shade Tree & Ornamental                              1.00 49 - Demonstration & Research                             1.00                         To register for a course, please enter the Online Pesticide Training Campus. Enter