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Overview

Legionnaires' disease is a common name for one of the several illnesses caused by Legionnaires' disease bacteria (LDB). Legionnaires' disease is an infection of the lungs and is a form of pneumonia. More than 43 species of Legionella have been identified and more than 20 have been linked with human diseases. Legionellosis is the term for the diseases produced by LDB. In addition to Legionnaires' disease, the same bacteria also cause a flu-like disease called Pontiac fever.

In this course, the student will learn the causes of Legionnaires' disease and some of the methods used to detect an outbreak. In addition, the student will learn about symptoms of the disease and high risk people who are more likely to be susceptible to Legionnaires' disease. Finally, methods are discussed to mitigate the likelihood of developing Legionnaires' disease in building systems, such as cooling towers, hot water heaters and water distribution systems.

The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Legionnaire's Disease - U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Technical Manual (www.dol.gov).

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-four (24) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  · What is Legionnaires' disease?
  · What water systems in workplaces are potential sources of Legionnaires' disease bacteria?
  · How to determine if a workplace is experiencing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak
  · Investigation protocols for Legionnaires' disease
  · Source identification and control procedures
  · Actions required when an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed

State Board Acceptance

This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.

*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.

**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.

Please Note: Continuing Education credits for this course are awarded as PDH (Professional Development Hour Credits).