{"product_id":"legionella-training","title":"Legionella Awareness Training","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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 Legionella bacterium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have heard about Legionnaires' disease or the Legionella bacterium, and it’s not something anyone wants to experience first-hand. 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. Contracting 'Legionella pneumophilia' bacteria can cause high fever and may become fatal in approximately 12% of cases. Learn more \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/resources\/legionnaires-disease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course was previously known as Awareness of Legionnaires' Disease and Legionnaires' Awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent people from developing this disease, we need to know what it is and how to prevent it coming into contact with us. This legionella training module explains how outbreaks might occur, including how to identify which water systems have a potentially high risk of developing the Legionnella bacterium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who works with or around water handling systems would benefit from taking this course. You’ll find out about the potential consequences of an outbreak and the symptoms associated with the disease. You'll also get information on the relevant legislation and requirements for compliance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about legionnaires' awareness by \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/legionnaires-disease\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclicking here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were 604 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in England and Wales in 2023, 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 3% of cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to help reduce these figures, this legionella training module has been developed by Virtual College working with partners Life Environmental Services. It 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn completion of this Legionnaires' Awareness course learners will be able to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the implications of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummarise how Legionnaires outbreaks can occur in water handling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify relevant legislation and the requirements for compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the role of water handling system owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the role of water handling systems safety providers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify higher risk water handling system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegionella Awareness Training Online Course Lesson Plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas covered in this online legionella awareness training course include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction and Learning Outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegionella: Background, Risks and Symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventative Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal Responsibilities and Compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Studies and Best Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of this legionella training course has been RoSPA assured and independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing the course you will earn 1 CPD point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of this legionella awareness training course you will be able to download a RoSPA assured and CPD approved Virtual College certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour certificate will be available to download once you have completed the end of course assessment. There are 20 multiple choice questions, the pass mark is set at 80% but don't worry you can attempt the test as many times as is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis legionella awareness training should take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the legionella course material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like and your progress is automatically saved so you can complete the training at your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis legionella training online course is aimed primarily at those working with manufactured water handling systems, in an environment where water handling systems are used or in environments that have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming Pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Tubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Tanks\/Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinklers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling Towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this legionella training online course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706928337243,"sku":"01-HSX-01-014","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/legionella-awareness-training-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1743774268","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/legionella-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}