Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease Awareness
This course provides learners with a practical understanding of Legionella bacteria, how Legionnaires' disease develops, and the conditions that allow bacteria to grow in man-made water systems. The course explores common risk areas, routes of exposure, symptoms, and the individuals most vulnerable to serious illness.
You will also examine the legal responsibilities of employers, duty holders, and employees, including Legionella risk assessments, compliance requirements, and effective control measures. By the end of the course, you will understand how to identify, manage, and reduce Legionella risks through monitoring, maintenance, record keeping, and safe water system management.
This course is certified by The CPD Certification Service.
Prospero Learning's Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease Awareness course has passed rigorous checks to ensure it is of high quality and relevant in supporting continued professional development.
Course Outline:
Understand what Legionella bacteria are, where they are found, how Legionnaires' disease develops, and the potential impact it can have on health
Recognise how Legionella bacteria can grow and spread in man-made water systems, and identify the factors that increase the risk of contamination
Understand the legal responsibilities of employers, duty holders, and those responsible for managing water systems, including the need to carry out suitable Legionella risk assessments
Identify the key measures for controlling Legionella risks, including implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and reviewing effective control procedures to help prevent outbreaks
Who Is It For?
Teachers
Teaching Assistants
Senior Leaders
School Support Staff
Tutors
Any professional working with children and young people
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 35 minutes
Chapters: 4
How It Works
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Certification
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More About This Course
Legionella bacteria can develop in poorly managed water systems and, if left uncontrolled, can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially serious form of pneumonia. This course provides learners with a practical understanding of how Legionella bacteria grow and spread, the health risks they present, and the steps organisations can take to minimise the risk of exposure and maintain safe premises.
Through engaging video content and practical guidance, you will explore the legal responsibilities of employers, duty holders and employees, together with the importance of Legionella risk assessments and effective water system management. The course explains the factors that increase the risk of bacterial growth and the control measures used to prevent outbreaks, including monitoring, maintenance, record keeping and regular reviews of control procedures.
Designed for education staff, site managers, facilities teams, estates personnel and anyone responsible for managing or maintaining buildings, this course provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately. By the end of the course, you will understand how to identify potential Legionella risks, support effective compliance and contribute to a safe, healthy environment for staff, learners and visitors.
Course Chapters
Course Introduction
Video
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Chapter 1: Understanding Legionella and Legionnaire's Disease
Video
Knowledge Check
2
Chapter 2: Legal Duties and Responsibilities
Video
Knowledge Check
3
Chapter 3: Assessing Legionella Risks
Video
Knowledge Check
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