Course Content:
- Brief history of Legionnaires disease
- Introduction to the bacteria and associated diseases
- Parameters of growth
- Routes for infection
- Current legislation and guidance issued by the HSE
- An introduction to ACoP L8 Control parameters and regimes
- Basic regime implementation
- Basic competency exam and certification
Learning objectives:
- To provide learners with the knowledge to identify potential legionnaires hotspots and the effects of exposure and suitable controls.
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Identify common areas for legionnaires presence
- Identify factors that can increase growth
- Identify the routes of infection
- Identify factors to consider when assessing legionnaires exposure
Course Duration: 2 Hours