Legionella
Legionella training helps your team understand how legionella grows and how people catch it. They learn to carry out and record the temperature checks, flushing and cleaning that keep a water system safe, and what to do if somebody becomes unwell. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Keep your water system safe from legionella
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain how legionella grows and how people are exposed
- Recognise why every resident counts as being at increased risk
- Identify the illness in an older person, including atypical signs
- Describe the legal duties and who holds them
- Distinguish the risk assessment from the written scheme
- Carry out and record temperature checks correctly
- Apply the seven-day rule and flush to a temperature endpoint
- Maintain showers, hoses and mixing valves to the right frequency
- Balance scald prevention against legionella control
- Follow the right reporting route if somebody becomes ill
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
The bacterium and the disease
- The growth range
- How people catch it
- How common it is
Who is at risk
- The official list
- Everyone, in a care home
- Exposure versus susceptibility
Recognising and treating it
- Confusion, not cough
- Say the words
- Treatment and recovery
The law and responsibility
- Where the duty comes from
- The guidance inspectors use
- The responsible person
Risk assessment and scheme
- Two documents
- No two-year rule
- What the scheme contains
Temperature control
- Two time windows
- Sentinel outlets
- The monitoring round
Flushing and descaling
- Seven days, not daily
- Flush to a temperature
- Empty rooms
Scalding and valves
- Two opposing risks
- Blended temperatures
- Where to measure
Records and reporting
- Sampling and action levels
- Three reporting duties
- If somebody falls ill
Keep exploring
Related mandatory courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Legionella course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Legionella training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mandatory training range. Also explore clinical training and first aid courses.