Legionella Awareness

This Legionella training course is designed to increase awareness of legionella bacteria and to recognise the importance of maintenance on water handling systems. Perfect for anyone in charge of premises with water systems that could have legionella risks, particularly people who manage, control or monitor the risk of exposure.

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Being able to recognise the signs and implications of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak is highly important in being able to look after patients in a sufficient manner. Knowing how it can occur within a water handling system will help you evaluate the issue and report it should a problem arise.

This Legionella Awareness training course looks at the implications of legionnaires disease outbreak, how outbreaks can occur and spread, relevant legislation and compliance requirements, and how to identify higher risk water handling systems. Upon successful completion, your staff will receive a CPD accredited Legionella Awareness certificate.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Legionella training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Legionella Awareness training. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this online course, either download your Legionella Awareness certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Legionella Awareness course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Legionella Awareness training course learning outcomes

On completion of this online Legionella training course, learners should know and understand the following:

Outbreak implications
Recognise the implications of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak
Occurrences in water handling systems
Summarise how Legionnaires' outbreaks can occur in water handling systems
Legislation
Identify relevant legislation and the requirements for compliance
Water handling system owners
Recognise the role of water handling system owners
Safety providers
Recognise the role of water handling systems safety providers
Identifying risks
Identify higher risk water handling system

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FAQ – Legionella Awareness training course

Frequently asked questions

Please see our most common questions regarding legionella disease. If you have any more questions, get in touch and we will be happy to help!

What is legionella training?

Legionella training is a course for staff that manages, supervises, and/or monitors water handling systems to control the risk of legionella bacteria. It will help them recognise legionnaires disease and how it can occur in water handling systems, along with how to identify higher risks.

Enrol your staff today on our online Legionella Awareness training course by giving us a call or sending us a message.

Why is legionella training important? Legionella disease has the potential to cause serious harm if it isn’t controlled. Taking a Legionella training course is essential for any good legionella risk management as it will ensure your staff have the vital knowledge to spot any legionella disease outbreaks whilst meeting the relevant legislations.

How often should you take Legionella awareness training?

The frequency of Legionella Awareness training depends on the system you have and the outcome of your risk assessment.

Neither regulation nor current guidance have a specific time frame for how often you should take Legionella training. However, it’s best to update your staff knowledge annually to ensure it is up to date.

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Our Legionella Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

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