Online Education Opportunities
Thanks to our partner NOWRA, we can now offer online classes to our membership. There are a few classes approved and more will be coming.
To see course descriptions and cost, go to NOWRA's Online Learning Academy Website.
Be sure you are a member of Missouri Smallflows! You can save money on these course fees. You can call our office or email us to check your membership status. Phone: 417-631-4027 or contact@mosmallflows.org
Instructions for Online Education:
Note: DHSS has the policy that the same course will not count for CEU credit when taken in two consecutive renewal periods (6 years).
Link to online courses: https://www.pathlms.com/nowra
Breakdown of CEUs for each online course (click to download PDF)
To see course descriptions and cost, go to NOWRA's Online Learning Academy Website.
Be sure you are a member of Missouri Smallflows! You can save money on these course fees. You can call our office or email us to check your membership status. Phone: 417-631-4027 or contact@mosmallflows.org
Instructions for Online Education:
- You will need to create a profile with the Online Academy Website. This will be unique to you and allow you to track which courses your have purchased and completed. You will need a valid email address to set up your profile.
- Be sure to select that you are a Missouri Smallflows Organization member if you are a member. If you are unsure of your membership status, call our office at 417-631-4027 to check. If you are not a member, you will be paying the non-member price for the course.
- Once you complete the course, you will print a certificate. Submit this certificate to Department of Health and Senior Services, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Program for your CEUs.
Note: DHSS has the policy that the same course will not count for CEU credit when taken in two consecutive renewal periods (6 years).
Link to online courses: https://www.pathlms.com/nowra
Breakdown of CEUs for each online course (click to download PDF)
Missouri Math Review 101 - 1 Hour Course
This course examines Missouri standards for calculations on daily flow, tank volumes and soil treatment area (STA). Step-by-step calculations are shown along with quizzes to practice math problems. Basic Installers and brand new installers will benefit from taking this course. This course was created by Tammy Trantham of Missouri Smallflows Organization.
Course Learning Objectives
1. Reviewing and practicing calculations for daily flow rules in Missouri.
2. Reviewing and practicing calculations for tank sizing rules in Missouri.
3. Reviewing and practicing calculations for calculating volume of concrete septic tanks.
4. Reviewing and practicing calculations for soil treatment area (STA) with given soil loading rates.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector = 1.0, OSE: 0, Perc. Testers: 0
Course Learning Objectives
1. Reviewing and practicing calculations for daily flow rules in Missouri.
2. Reviewing and practicing calculations for tank sizing rules in Missouri.
3. Reviewing and practicing calculations for calculating volume of concrete septic tanks.
4. Reviewing and practicing calculations for soil treatment area (STA) with given soil loading rates.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector = 1.0, OSE: 0, Perc. Testers: 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar Recordings
Missouri Inspection Webinar 1 Recording: The Basic 4: Information, Summary, Setback, and an Understandable Diagram
Description of Course: The first section of our course will cover the forms that are needed to complete every report. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. Discussion on the use of phone interview, assessors’ records, and online support. Additionally, drawing tools used on the excel form. The students will use guided practice to complete forms as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 2 Recording: Tanks, The World of Tanks
Description of Course: The second section of the inspector forms course will cover, the different styles of tanks, septic, ATU, pump and holding tanks. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. The students will use guided practice to complete a selected form as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 3 Recording: Inspecting the various Soil Treatment Systems
Description of Course: The third section of the course will use guided practice. The instructor will select an inspection form with pre-selected issues for the students to discuss as the instructor guides students through filling out the form.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 4 Recording: The Most Overlooked Items when Completing the Inspection Forms
Description of Course: The fourth and final section will use guided practice. The instructor will review with the student’s dye testing forms, demonstrate how to use the internet to find longitude/latitude and elevation. Also, referencing the instructor training manual, the use of the alternative dye test. Next the importance of communication in the comment section with examples of getting to the point. Last item, the use of the inspection vs using the evaluation forms.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Description of Course: The first section of our course will cover the forms that are needed to complete every report. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. Discussion on the use of phone interview, assessors’ records, and online support. Additionally, drawing tools used on the excel form. The students will use guided practice to complete forms as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 2 Recording: Tanks, The World of Tanks
Description of Course: The second section of the inspector forms course will cover, the different styles of tanks, septic, ATU, pump and holding tanks. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. The students will use guided practice to complete a selected form as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 3 Recording: Inspecting the various Soil Treatment Systems
Description of Course: The third section of the course will use guided practice. The instructor will select an inspection form with pre-selected issues for the students to discuss as the instructor guides students through filling out the form.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 4 Recording: The Most Overlooked Items when Completing the Inspection Forms
Description of Course: The fourth and final section will use guided practice. The instructor will review with the student’s dye testing forms, demonstrate how to use the internet to find longitude/latitude and elevation. Also, referencing the instructor training manual, the use of the alternative dye test. Next the importance of communication in the comment section with examples of getting to the point. Last item, the use of the inspection vs using the evaluation forms.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
NOWRA A to Z Course Module
These courses have been approved in Missouri. Keep in mind that if you take the eight hour course, you cannot take the other three as these make up the content of this course.
NOWRA A to Z Online Introduction to Onsite Wastewater (3 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General 3.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 2.0, Advanced = 2.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 0, OSE = 1.0, Perc. Testers = 0
NOWRA A to Z Online Soil Evaluation, Treatment and Dispersal (4 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 4.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 3.0, Advanced = 3.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 1.5, OSE = 2.0, Perc Testers = 1.0
NOWRA A to Z Online Operation and Maintenance (1 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 0.5, OSE = 0, Perc. Testers = 0
NOWRA Online A to Z Course (8 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General; 8.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 6.0, Advanced = 6.0, Inspectors/Evaluators = 2.0, OSE = 3.0, Perc Testers = 1.0
NOWRA A to Z Online Introduction to Onsite Wastewater (3 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General 3.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 2.0, Advanced = 2.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 0, OSE = 1.0, Perc. Testers = 0
NOWRA A to Z Online Soil Evaluation, Treatment and Dispersal (4 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 4.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 3.0, Advanced = 3.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 1.5, OSE = 2.0, Perc Testers = 1.0
NOWRA A to Z Online Operation and Maintenance (1 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector/Evaluators = 0.5, OSE = 0, Perc. Testers = 0
NOWRA Online A to Z Course (8 hour)
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General; 8.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 6.0, Advanced = 6.0, Inspectors/Evaluators = 2.0, OSE = 3.0, Perc Testers = 1.0
NOWRA Installer Academy Modules
There are eight chapters in this course or you can bundle chapters. NOWRA bundles the courses in a pricing package so be sure you look closely at which ones you are selecting.
NOWRA Installer Academy Introduction & Safety
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0, Advanced: 0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Planning
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0.5, Advanced: 0.5, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Soil & Site Evaluation Concepts
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 1.0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Distribution of Effluent
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Watertight Piping & Tanks
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Dosing Systems & Controls
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester
NOWRA Installer Academy Advanced Treatment Systems
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Soil Treatment Systems
General: 1.5
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Introduction & Safety
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0, Advanced: 0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Planning
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0.5, Advanced: 0.5, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Soil & Site Evaluation Concepts
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 1.0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Distribution of Effluent
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Watertight Piping & Tanks
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Dosing Systems & Controls
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester
NOWRA Installer Academy Advanced Treatment Systems
General: 1.0
Select: Basic: 0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
NOWRA Installer Academy Soil Treatment Systems
General: 1.5
Select: Basic: 1.0, Advanced: 1.0, Inspector: 0, OSE: 0, Perc. Tester: 0
Missouri Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) tracks your CEUs for your various licenses. If you would like to know how many CEUs you have and when your license expires contact the state office at 573-751-6095.