This course has been designed to help raise awareness of Legionnaires’ disease by explaining how outbreaks might occur, and highlighting water systems that have a potentially high risk of developing the Legionnella bacterium.
On average there are approximately 200 to 250 reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease each year in the UK, although many believe this total is generally underestimated. The disease is caused by the ‘Legionella pneumophilia’ bacteria and is an extremely serious form of Legionellosis, causing high fever and proving fatal in approximately 12% of cases.
On completion of this legionella training, learners will have an increased understanding of Legionnaires’ disease, including the potential consequences of an outbreak and the symptoms associated with the disease. The legionella training course also provides information on the relevant legislation and requirements for compliance.
On completion of this Legionnaires’ Awareness course learners will be able to:
- Recognise the implications of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
- Summarise how Legionnaires outbreaks can occur in water handling systems
- Identify relevant legislation and the requirements for compliance
- Recognise the role of water handling system owners
- Recognise the role of water handling systems safety providers
- Identify higher risk water handling system
Legionella Awareness Training Online Course Lesson Plan
Areas covered in this online legionella awareness training course include:
- Welcome and Learning Objectives
- An Introduction to Legionnaires’ Disease in Water Handling Systems
- How do Legionnaires’ Outbreak Occur?
- Legislation and Compliance
- Water Handling Systems Owner’s Safety Responsibility
- Water Handling Systems – Service Provider Responsibility and Opportunity
- Legionella Risk System – Cooling Towers
- Legionella Risk – Hot and Cold Water Systems
- Photo Album and Summary
Accreditation
The content of this legionella training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
On completion of this legionella awareness training course you will be able to download a certificate.
Duration
This legionella awareness training should take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the legionella course material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.
Target Audience
This legionella training online course is aimed primarily at those working with manufactured water handling systems or in an environment where water handling systems are used.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this legionella training online course.
Who is it for?
- Those working with manufactured water handling systems or in an environment where water handling systems are used