What Will I Learn?

Define Legionnaires’ disease
Identify systems that prevent risk of infection
Describe how to control the risks
Develop and manage a prevention program using a 15-point plan
What to do when travelling
How to manage the risk at home
Who to contact if you suspect infection

Requirements

No Prior Knowledge is Needed

Description

In this course we introduce you to Legionnaires' disease, the bacteria that causes it and how the infection happens.

If you are in the high-risk category : Eldery, smoker, pregnant mom or have a low immune system, you need to know the risk you are in when you use the shower, walk past a fountain or even in a public use swimming pool. There is even risk of infection from central air-conditioning at conference centres.

In this course, we will help you identify the risks, and how you can manage and prevent the possibility of infection. We have also included a 15-point prevention plan for building managers of hotels/apartment buildings.

There is no vaccination against the disease, so it is critically important that infection is prevented.

It is in your own interest to be aware of the risks of Legionnaires disease.
Who is the target audience?

Anyone concerned about their health
Those that travel overseas
Those that manage hotels, apartment blocks
Those that are in the high-risk category : Elderly, Smokers, Pregnant Moms and those with a low immune system