0333 121 1215
Your Basket
You don't have any
courses in your basket.
The following courses have unfortunately been fully booked since they were added to your basket.
These have now been removed from your basket.
The following course's available spaces have unfortunately reduced below what you originally requested.
These have now been automatically updated in your basket.
If these changes cause any issues, you can contact our team to discuss your options.
Our opening hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm | Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
 info@ppltraining.co.uk  0333 121 1215
PPL Training logo
info@ppltraining.co.uk Call: 0333 121 1215
Mechanical & Electrical
Safe Systems of Work
Mechanical & Electrical
Technical
Legionella
(Water Hygiene)
HTM Healthcare
Estates & Facilities
F-Gas Handling
(Fluorinated Gases)
Fire Safety
CONTACT US
 0333 121 1215  info@ppltraining.co.uk
  1. Home
  2. Legionella (Water Hygiene)
  3. Water Safety for Healthcare in Scotland SHTM 04-01

Introduction to The Risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Other Waterborne Pathogens (WH011)

£345 + VAT
1 Day
York.
Course Overview
Our 1 day City & Guilds Assured training course will introduce you to Pseudomonas aeruginosa - its risks, habitat and subsequent control methods. This course has been designed to provide a proactive solution to Pseudomonas aeruginosa rather than a reactive approach. We will provide you with an understanding of effective hygiene practice and water management to ensure the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is kept to a minimum. The course will align with BS8580-2 Risk Assessments for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other waterborne pathogens - CoP.

Upon completing this course you will have gained a more informed understanding and increased knowledge of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to help in carrying out water risk assessments in a healthcare environment and contributing to the Water Safety Plan.
Download Course Overview
Who is This Course For?
This Pseudomonas aeruginosa training course has been designed as an entry point for anyone needing to further their water hygiene knowledge to include other waterborne pathogens. This course has been developed inline with HTM 04-01, and BS 8580-2:2022 ensuring that you have the most up to date knowledge and is directly applicable to the healthcare environment.
Course Dates
Start Date End Date Location Price (Ex. Vat)
Wed, 11th November 2026 End Date: Wed, 11th November 2026 York £ 345 | York

Download All Course Dates
Schedule
Day Morning Afternoon
One
  • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Water Systems - Background
  • Clinical Understanding of Pseudomonas
  • Vulnerability and Susceptibility of Patients
  • Relevant Statute Documents and Requirements of HTM 04-01
  • Introduction into the Water Safety Group - Responsibilities
  • Control Measure and Water Safety Plan
  • Water Sampling Requirements and Necessary Actions
  • Records and Reports
  • Written Course Assessment
Download Course Schedule
Key Learning Areas
  • An introduction to Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • A clinical understanding of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Requirements of HTM 04-01 Part C
  • Understanding the requirements of BS 8580-2:2022 in the water risk assessment process
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the environment
  • Control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hot and cold water systems
  • Sampling methods for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and subsequent actions
  • Course assessment
What you need...
There are no pre-requisite requirements to attend this course and everything is provided for the course duration
Related Courses
Take a Look Around

Customer Questions

Q: What is Legionella?
A: Legionella is a single bacterium of the legionellae.
Q: What is a duty holder?
A: The duty holder is an employer or person in control of a premises for example a landlord. The duty holder is also responsible for appointing the responsible person.
Q: What is the responsible person?
A: This is someone who is appointed by the duty holder and has the day-to-day responsibility for managing and controlling risks from legionella bacteria.
Request More Information
We'll never share your details with anyone else.

Company Overview

PPL Training is an industry leading provider of Safe Systems of Work and Technical Compliance training. Disciplines covered include High Voltage, Low Voltage, Mechanical and Pressure Systems, Airfield Lighting, Legionella (Water Hygiene), Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Fire Safety training.

Centre Opening Hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm (Mon - Thu) and 8:30am - 5:00pm (Fri).

Head Office: PPL House, Opus Avenue, York, YO26 6BL, United Kingdom
Company No. 03982955 | VAT No: GB758764571 8:30am - 5:30pm (Mon - Thu)
8:30am - 5:00pm (Fri)