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Legionella Awareness Control & Prevention for Healthcare Sites

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 5 weeks

  • All levels

Description

This CPD Accredited Legionella Awareness, Control & Prevention course for Healthcare Sites is designed for all those who need to be able to demonstrate an awareness of Legionella bacteria and the measures required to minimise the risk in a healthcare setting. Completing this course will award 5 CPD Hours/Points.

At the end of this course you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of;

· Where Legionella bacteria comes from.

· What conditions increase the risk of bacterial growth in healthcare sites.

· The guidance and legislation relating to Legionella in healthcare sites.

· How standards of plumbing can affect the risk of Legionella.

· The purpose of a Legionella Risk Assessment & Control Scheme.

· When Legionella Testing is needed.

· The temperatures required to minimise the risk of Legionella bacteria.

· How often and where temperature monitoring should be carried out.

· How to resolve scalding risks.

· When a Thermostatic Mixing Valve may be needed.

· When cleaning and disinfection may be needed.

· Flushing to reduce the risk of Legionella bacteria.

· The requirements for record keeping.

During the course there is a series of multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 70%. You have a maximum of five attempts to pass the test. On successful completion of the course you will be sent a CPD Accredited course certificate within a few days.

The course must be completed within 30 days.

course Content

2 sections17 lessons
Legionella Awareness9 lessons
  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2The History of Legionella
  3. 3What is Legionella
  4. 4Guidance & Legislation for Healthcare Sites
  5. 5What Are The Water Regulations
  6. 6Water Regulations Inspectors
  7. 7The Legionella Risk Assessment & Control Scheme
  8. 8Legionella Testing for Healthcare Sites
  9. 9Knowledge Check
Control & Prevention8 lessons
  1. 1Temperature Monitoring
  2. 2Scalding Risks & Thermostatic Mixing Valves
  3. 3TMV In Service Testing (Failsafe Check) Part 1
  4. 4TMV In Service Testing (Failsafe Check) Part 2
  5. 5Cleaning & Disinfection
  6. 6Flushing
  7. 7Record Keeping
  8. 8Knowledge Check

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