Pseudomonas Training Courses

Practical Pseudomonas aeruginosa training courses delivered by experts.

This detailed one day Pseudomonas training course has been developed by the water hygiene and pathogen control experts at Water Treatment Services and is designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the management and control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in health and social care settings, with particular emphasis on the management of augmented care facilities.

Our Pseudomonas training courses offer an excellent opportunity to review the Pseudomonas aeruginosa organism, what issues arise from contamination and how it can be managed and controlled effectively in hospitals, health and social care environments. The course covers the ecology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, its background and history, medical considerations, latest guidance and the current regulatory environment; plus risk management and practical measures that can be implemented to control its growth and proliferation in water systems to improve patient safety and compliance with the law.

Pseudomonas training course content

Our Pseudomonas training courses cover the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their specific health and safety management responsibilities with confidence:

Introduction
General introduction to the course and expert trainer.
Understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa, its background and history.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa ecology
The ecology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proliferation and the role of biofilm.
Medical considerations
Medical aspects of P. aeruginosa, modes of transmission, infection, symptoms and medical treatments.
Current guidance & regulatory environment
A review of the UK’s current regulatory environment, guidance, water safety planning, and management and control procedures dealing with the control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in health and social care environments, with specific emphasis on augmented care units.
Sources of contamination
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in man-made water systems and the identification of common sources of contamination.
Pseudomonas risk assessment
Identifying Pseudomonas risks, and the Pseudomonas risk assessment process.
Pseudomonas control measures
Developing effective measures to manage and control the growth and proliferation of Pseudomonas in and around water systems to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
Water sampling methods for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Understanding water sampling methods for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the differences between sampling for P. aeruginosa and Legionella bacteria.
Examination
Multiple choice examination covering the course content.
Discussion
Discussion and feedback.

UK training centres

Our main UK training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our Pseudomonas training solutions can help to ensure your risks are managed effectively and the regulatory compliance standards set in this important area are achieved. To speak with one of our Pseudomonas experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Who would benefit from pseudomonas training?

This course is suitable for people working in hospitals, care homes, and health and social care environments who have day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning water hygiene, patient safety and infection control including estates and facilities managers, infection prevention and control teams, building services engineers, maintenance staff, and health and safety managers.

What will you learn?

Our Pseudomonas training courses provide an excellent introduction to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the health risks associated with water system contamination. Delegates will learn about the UK’s regulatory framework, guidance, water safety planning, and management and control procedures dealing with the control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Delegates will also learn about typical sources of contamination, the Pseudomonas risk assessment process, and practical steps that can be taken to ensure these risks are properly managed to safeguard the health and safety of patients and improve regulatory compliance.

Additionally, delegates will also learn about the correct water sampling methods for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the differences between sampling for P. aeruginosa and Legionella bacteria.

Pseudomonas training certificate

On the successful completion of our Pseudomonas training course you will receive a formal certificate of achievement from the the water hygiene and pathogen control experts at Water Treatment Services. This certificate is valid for three years and should be kept to demonstrate formal training has been undertaken in this subject.

How long is the course?

One day.

Where are the training courses delivered?

Our main UK training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.

Pseudomonas training delivered by experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist Pseudomonas training courses designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the management and control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in health and social care settings including hospitals and care homes, with particular emphasis on the management of augmented care facilities.

Delivered by experienced water hygiene and pathogen control experts, our Pseudomonas training courses seek to improve the recognition, management and control of Pseudomonas risks; and to help organisations and individuals improve patient protection and meet their health and safety obligations in this area.

Our main UK training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

If you are interested in this or any of our other Legionella training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

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