Legionella Sampling

Learning targets

If you're responsible for Legionella sampling, it requires expertise and precision. How can you ensure you have the right knowledge and skills to carry out this important task?

In the Legionella Sampling Course, you’ll learn the intricacies of the profession. Owners of priority institutions, such as hospitals and care facilities, are legally required to have samples taken every six months to confirm that Legionella levels do not exceed legal limits. You can provide this essential service for them.

By taking this course, you’ll know how to properly collect Legionella samples. You’ll understand how crucial accurate sampling is, as it directly affects the precision and reliability of the laboratory analysis results. We look forward to helping you master this specialized skill.

The following topics will be covered: 

• properties of the legionella bacteria
• legislation and regulations
• sampling techniques
• temperature measurements
• sample transportation
• occupational safety and health

Upon completion of this course, you will have the following knowledge & skills:

• correctly taking Legionella samples at the right locations
• accurately performing temperature measurements with a self-calibrated probe
• ensuring quality assurance and accreditation during sampling
• implementing safety measures to minimize health risks during sampling activities

Program

The following topics will be covered:

• properties of the legionella bacteria
• legislation and regulations
• relevant (international) standards:
  • NEN-EN-ISO 11731: Water – Enumeration of Legionella
  • NEN-EN-ISO 19458: Water – Sampling for microbiological analysis
  • NEN 6414: Water and sludge – Determination of temperature
  • accredited sampling according to NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025
• sampling plan
• sampling techniques
• temperature measurement
• recording measurement data
• sample transportation
• management, registration, and maintenance of sampling materials
• occupational safety and health
• quality assurance and accreditation
• practical exercises

Your contribution

At World Water Academy, we focus on both knowledge and practical application. Therefore, we encourage each participant to bring their own work experiences to the course. What challenges do you face? And what insights can you share to help others learn from them?

Target group

The Legionella Sampling Course is designed for individuals who collect Legionella samples and work at a laboratory or a Legionella consultancy firm.

Learning together

Our group-based approach creates an enthusiastic learning environment where you can engage in valuable discussions about both the course content and your work situation.

Entry level

You preferably hold a technical vocational (MBO) diploma.