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Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease Awareness
Princeton X

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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Legionella bacteria pose a significant health risk, particularly in water systems. This course provides essential knowledge on Legionella and Legionnaires' disease, including how the bacteria thrive, how outbreaks occur, and the measures needed to prevent and control contamination. Designed for professionals responsible for water safety, this course ensures compliance with legal and health regulations while promoting a safer environment.

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Curriculum

1
section
14
lectures
0h 31m
total

    • 1: 1.Introduction to Legionella and Legionnaires' Disea 02:22
    • 2: 2_ Understanding Legionella Bacteria 03:22
    • 3: 2 . Legal Responsibilities of Duty Holders 02:45
    • 4: 2.1 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 02:08
    • 5: 2.2 Responsibilities of duty holders under th 01:57
    • 6: 2.3 The Management of Health and Safety at Wo 01:29
    • 7: 3_ Identifying Risks and Assessing Vulnerabilities 02:03
    • 8: 3 .Legionella Risks in Man-Made Water Systems 02:05
    • 9: 3.1 Evaporative cooling systems 02:16
    • 10: 3.2 Hot and cold water systems 01:49
    • 11: 4_ Prevention Strategies 02:32
    • 12: 5.1 The role of the competent person 01:46
    • 13: 5.2 Maintaining staffing levels and knowledge 01:17
    • 14: 5.Controlling Legionella Risks 02:52

Description

  • Introduction to Legionella and its risks
  • Understanding Legionnaires’ disease and its health effects
  • How Legionella bacteria spread and develop in water systems
  • Risk factors and vulnerable populations
  • Legionella control measures and water treatment methods
  • Regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Risk assessment and preventive maintenance strategies
  • Case studies and real-world applications

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Facilities managers and building maintenance staff
  • Health and safety officers
  • Landlords and property managers
  • Water treatment professionals
  • Engineers and plumbers working with water systems
  • Anyone responsible for risk assessments related to Legionella

Requirements

  • No prior experience required
  • Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity
  • Willingness to learn about health and safety regulations

Career path

Completing this course can lead to careers and opportunities in:

  • Health and safety compliance roles
  • Water treatment and environmental health
  • Facilities and property management
  • Risk assessment and consultancy services
  • Engineering and plumbing professions focused on water systems

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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