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.
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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.
Areas covered in this online legionella awareness training course include:
The content of this legionella training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On completion of this legionella awareness training course you will be able to download a certificate.
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.
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.
There are no specific entry requirements for this legionella training online course.