Facilitator - Laura Edgar - Aura Infection Control
Legionella Duty Holder Awareness Training
Description
Summary
This engaging Legionella Duty Holder Awareness Training is crucial for dental professionals who want to enhance their understanding of Legionella bacteria management - its health risks, control measures, and compliance necessities. An expert in the field presents this indispensable course. By attending, you will deepen your knowledge, ensuring that you're fully equipped to handle situations concerning this bacteria proficiently, thereby safeguarding public health and fulfilling legal obligations. You'll walk away with practical skills and the latest information on Legionella management to protect your patients and yourself.
Learning objectives
Aim: To understand the main issues surrounding Legionnaires’ disease and how it can be controlled
Objectives: At the end of this session delegates should be able to: • Explain the back ground and history of Legionella in the built environment.  • Understand the Health risks associated with Legionella. • Define the Hazards in domestic water systems. • Explain the legal framework surrounding the control of Legionella .
Learning content: The lecture provides an overview of the historical context around Legionella control and the risks associated with it. It will cover how Legionella needs to be controlled and what the responsibilities of individuals includes.
GDC Development outcomes: B C D