Legionella

Legionella Awareness Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical awareness needed to recognise, assess, and manage Legionella risks safely within healthcare and care environments.

This Legionella Awareness Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, facilities staff, maintenance teams, and support workers involved in maintaining safe water systems and protecting vulnerable individuals from waterborne risks.

The course helps learners understand Legionella bacteria, associated health risks, UK legal requirements, risk assessments, water safety management, incident response, and the importance of maintaining safe water systems within healthcare settings.

Online Legionella Awareness Training for Healthcare Staff

This online Legionella Awareness training module provides healthcare workers and facilities staff with the essential knowledge needed to identify Legionella risks, support prevention measures, maintain compliance with regulations, and respond appropriately to potential Legionella incidents.

The course focuses on water safety, risk assessment, control measures, documentation, incident management, and continuous improvement in Legionella prevention practices.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Home Staff
• Facilities and Maintenance Staff
• Estates and Property Teams
• Infection Prevention and Control Staff
• Health and Safety Officers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Domestic and Cleaning Staff
• Any healthcare worker involved in water safety management

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise Legionella risks, support water safety measures, and contribute to maintaining safe healthcare environments.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand what Legionella bacteria are and how they spread
• Recognise the health risks associated with Legionella exposure
• Understand UK regulations and guidance relating to Legionella management
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities involved in Legionella control
• Understand how Legionella risk assessments are conducted
• Support the implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs)
• Recognise appropriate control measures used to reduce Legionella risks
• Understand incident response procedures and outbreak management
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Support continuous improvement and compliance activities

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Legionella

Understand the basics of Legionella bacteria and associated healthcare risks.

Topics include:

• What is Legionella
• Legionnaires’ disease awareness
• How Legionella spreads
• Water systems and contamination risks
• Vulnerable patient groups
• Public health impact

Module 2: Legionella Risks and Health Impacts

Learn about the effects of Legionella exposure and associated health complications.

Topics include:

• Health risks associated with Legionella
• Respiratory complications
• High-risk populations
• Healthcare-associated infections
• Signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
• Importance of prevention measures

Module 3: UK Regulations and Standards

Develop awareness of legal responsibilities relating to Legionella management.

Topics include:

• UK health and safety legislation
• Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8) awareness
• HSE guidance and standards
• Employer responsibilities
• Roles of responsible persons
• Compliance requirements within healthcare environments

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Water Safety Planning

Understand how Legionella risks are assessed and managed.

Topics include:

• Legionella risk assessments
• Identifying high-risk water systems
• Water Safety Plans (WSPs)
• Monitoring control measures
• Temperature management
• Preventing bacterial growth

Module 5: Legionella Control Measures

Learn practical strategies used to reduce Legionella risks.

Topics include:

• Water system maintenance
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Flushing procedures
• Monitoring water temperatures
• Reducing stagnant water risks
• Safe working practices

Module 6: Incident Response and Outbreak Management

Recognise the importance of responding quickly to Legionella concerns.

Topics include:

• Incident reporting procedures
• Responding to suspected outbreaks
• Escalation processes
• Communication with stakeholders
• Emergency control measures
• Supporting patient safety

Module 7: Documentation and Record Keeping

Understand the importance of accurate documentation in Legionella management.

Topics include:

• Recording risk assessments
• Monitoring records
• Water testing documentation
• Incident reports
• Audit requirements
• Compliance evidence and record retention

Module 8: Continuous Improvement and Auditing

Explore how ongoing monitoring supports safer healthcare environments.

Topics include:

• Auditing Legionella control measures
• Reviewing Water Safety Plans
• Staff training and refresher learning
• Continuous improvement processes
• Monitoring compliance standards
• Maintaining safe water environments

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of Legionella risks, legal responsibilities, water safety management, incident response, and documentation procedures.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Legionella Awareness Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports safer water system management
• Improves awareness of Legionella risks
• Strengthens compliance with UK regulations
• Promotes patient and staff safety
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

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Strengthen your understanding of Legionella awareness, improve water safety knowledge, and support safer healthcare environments with Legionella Awareness Online Training today..