Legionella Awareness for Dental Practices
ECPD Course

Understand the main issues surrounding Legionnaires’ disease and how it can be controlled.

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For up to 15 team members

Virtual training for up to 15 members of the team. Face-to-face available depending on location.

After training support

Further support and guidance from our team is available after training.

1.5 hours ECPD certificate

1.5 hours ECPD certificate supplied for each team member on completion of short assessment.

£50 voucher after training

Redeem a £50 voucher for any Aura Infection Control products on day of training.

What is the issue?


Legionella is a naturally occurring bacterium found in water and is commonly present in lakes, rivers, and ponds. In dental practices and other human-made water systems, Legionella can multiply and become a serious health hazard if not properly controlled.

Several control measures should be undertaken in practice to ensure the effective prevention of Legionella. This ECPD session will help you understand these control measures, risk factors for Legionella growth and legal responsibilities of the practice. 

 

Objectives

  • Explain the background and history of Legionella in the built environment.
  • Understand the Health risks associated with Legionella.
  • Define the Hazards in water systems.
  • Explain the legal framework surrounding the control of Legionella.
  • Reflect on how training will impact on practice.

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Interested in our ECPD course? Complete the form below for more information and available training dates.