Legionnaires’ Disease
Course Aims:
The aim of this eLearning course is to develop your knowledge and understanding of Legionnaires’ Disease and regulatory requirements for minimising the risks in health and social care services.
The course begins by explaining what legionellosis, legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ Disease are and how the disease is spread. You will then learn the symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease, the treatments and the common sources of legionella.
In Module Two, you will learn the legal and regulatory framework relating to Legionnaires’ Disease in the workplace. This includes requirements of duty holders and competent persons which are also detailed in Health and Safety Executive’s ACOP (approved code of practice) for Legionnaires’ Disease.
Finally, the course explains how to identify, prevent and manage sources of risks. Module Three explains what records are required to evidence and support risk management, and how long these records must be kept for.
Guided Learning Hours: up to 45 minutes, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.
The training provided is linked to the Care Certificate and the Health and Social Care Diploma at level 2 and level 3.
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Learning Outcomes:
Identify what Legionnaires’ disease is and how it is spread
Recognise the common sources of legionella bacteria
Recognise the signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’
Understand how Legionnaires’ Disease can be treated
Know the law and regulations that relate to Legionnaires’
Know what you must do to minimise the risks to individuals and staff
Identify what must be recorded
FAQs
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to contact us directly to receive your Certification.
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Yes, our Courses are CPD Certified.
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Level:
2, 3 & 4
Course Syllabus Includes:
What Legionnaires’ Disease is: Common sources of Legionnaires’
What Legionnaires’ Disease is: How Legionnaires’ is spread
What Legionnaires’ Disease is: Symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease
What Legionnaires’ Disease is: Treatment for Legionnaires’ Disease
Legal and regulatory requirements: Code of Practice
Legal and regulatory requirements: Risk management
Legal and regulatory requirements: Identifying the risks
Legal and regulatory requirements: Assessing risks
Water systems: Water temperatures, testing and risks
Water systems: Bacteria analysis
Record keeping
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