Legionella Awareness Training
- Continuing education credit hours 0.02
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Recognize the risks of Legionella, and pinpoint potential exposure sites. Implement preventive measures in building water systems
Course Description
Legionella is a bacterium everyone should be aware of. It is ubiquitous in freshwater environments and buildings and may cause disease when it is aerosolized and inhaled, especially among vulnerable populations. It thrives in warm and especially stagnant water. The good news is that you can control it through active water management. Take this course to learn about legionella characteristics, where it thrives, and how to make your water system less hospitable to it. This course is ideal for facility and property managers and owners.
Legionella Awareness Training - An Overview
According to a study published by the CDC, between 2015 and 2020, Legionella was involved in 92% of all reported public water system outbreaks (Kunz et al., CDC, 2024). Legionella, a bacterium that thrives in warm, stagnant water and can cause serious illness when inhaled as vapor or mist. This course empowers property managers, building owners, and safety professionals to take preventive action against Legionella and protect the water systems.
Course Curriculum
This training delivers basic awareness to actionable strategies that translate into safer systems and healthier spaces.
What is Legionella?
Explore the characteristics of the bacterium, how it survives, and why it's common in buildings.
Health Effects
Recognize the symptoms and risks of Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever.
Legionella in Water Systems
Spot conditions that promote bacterial growth and which assets are most at risk.
Control Strategies
Master best water management practices, applicable regulations, and minimize contamination.
Course Wrap-Up
Reinforce learning through review and knowledge checks.
Benefits of the Course
Legionella Awareness training is designed for people who need practical answers, not just theory. Here’s what this course helps you do:
Reduces Risk in Facilities
Catch and correct potential hazards before they become health threats.
Stay Inspection-Ready
Prepare your facility to pass audits and meet evolving safety expectations.
Prevention That Works
Covers water system design strategies, maintenance tips, and how to spot risk areas.
Applies Across Industries
Ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels, long-term care facilities, office buildings, and more.
Why Choose LearnTastic as Your Legionella Awareness Training Provider?
Our course is clear, actionable, and backed by the latest public health guidance - so you’re prepared, not just informed.
Meets CE Requirements
Approved and accredited for continuing education across relevant industries.
Based on Real-World Needs
Created with facility managers, safety professionals, and compliance teams in mind.
Flexible and Efficient
Access mobile-friendly courses anytime, learn at your own pace, wherever you are.
Interactive Course Content
Includes diagrams, examples, and real case scenarios to support understanding.
Instant Certification
Download your certificate as soon as you complete the quiz.
Help When You Need It
Our support team is available 24/7 to assist by phone, chat, or email.
Who Should Enroll for This Training?
This course is built for professionals responsible for maintaining safe building environments, including:
Facility and property managers
Maintenance supervisors
Safety and compliance officers
Building engineers
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) teams
Environmental health professionals
Landlords and building owners
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