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Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff - Level 1 - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
Online Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff - Level 1 Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff - Level 1

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£19.99 + VAT

Level:

1

Duration:

1 hour

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

3 years - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

04 November 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | CQC & HSE Aligned | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff Level 1 online course covers how dental water systems and waterlines support bacterial growth and aerosol exposure. Explore legal duties, local controls, safe routines and accurate records. Recognise faults, missed controls and reopening concerns, follow manufacturers’ instructions and report and escalate within your role. It does not qualify you to assess risks or undertake specialist work.

Course content

This Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff e-learning course covers:

  • Legionella, legionellosis, Legionnaires’ disease, aerosols, biofilm and stagnation
  • Legal duties, GDC standards and CQC expectations in England
  • Dental water systems, dental unit waterlines and factors supporting bacterial growth
  • Site-specific risk assessment, responsible persons and written control schemes
  • Local procedures, compatible treatment and the limitations of flushing
  • Assigned checks, accurate records and reporting faults or missed controls
  • Instructions for stopping or limiting use, escalation and role boundaries
  • Closures, reopening, recommissioning and evidence of active water-safety management.

Who is this course for?

This Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff eLearning course is for:

  • Dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists
  • Practice managers, reception staff and other support staff
  • Team members completing assigned water-safety checks and records
  • Clinical and non-clinical staff who need to recognise water-system risks and follow approved local controls and report concerns within their role.

Aims

The aims of this Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff online course are to:

  • Develop awareness of Legionella, its relevance to dental water systems and dental unit waterlines, and the basic principles used to reduce aerosol exposure risks for patients, staff and visitors
  • Promote safe staff behaviours by clarifying employer and employee responsibilities, approved local controls, equipment-specific manufacturer instructions, accurate recording, prompt reporting and escalation within individual competence and authority.

Learning objectives

This Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff e-learning course will:

  • Introduce Legionella, legionellosis, Legionnaires’ disease, aerosols, biofilm and stagnation
  • Explain bacterial growth and aerosol exposure in dental water systems and dental unit waterlines
  • Outline relevant legal duties, dental professional standards and national regulatory differences
  • Describe risk assessments, responsible persons, written control schemes and local procedures
  • Explain compatible treatments, manufacturer instructions and the limitations of flushing alone
  • Guide assigned checks, factual recording, fault reporting and escalation within staff role boundaries
  • Explain closure and reopening arrangements and evidence needed to support active water-safety control and prompt corrective action.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Legionella Awareness for Dental Practice Staff eLearning course, you will be able to:

  • Define Legionella, legionellosis, Legionnaires’ disease, aerosols, biofilm, dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) and stagnation
  • Describe how dental water systems support bacterial growth and aerosol exposure
  • Identify risks linked to temperature, stagnation, biofilm, infrequently used outlets and dental equipment
  • Describe employer and employee duties and relevant legal, GDC and CQC requirements
  • Recognise risk assessments, responsible persons, written schemes and local waterline procedures
  • Identify safe control principles, compatible treatment and the limitations of flushing alone
  • Identify when to stop or limit use, report faults, record concerns and escalate within your competence.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms knowledge of Legionella risks, local control principles, staff responsibilities and reporting concerns.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Certificate authenticity verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform
  • Supports evidence of Legionella awareness for dental practice staff and continuing professional development.

Refresher requirements

  • This course certificate should be refreshed every 3 years
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
  • Supports awareness of GDC standards and CQC expectations in England
  • Informed by HSE L8, HSG274 and HTM 01-05 guidance on water-system and dental waterline controls.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this Legionella awareness online course important for dental staff?
This online course explains how local water-safety controls, accurate records and early reporting help dental staff reduce Legionella exposure risks.
What does this Legionella awareness e-learning course cover?
This e-learning course covers dental water risks, legal duties, control schemes, safe routines, reporting concerns and closure and reopening arrangements.
Who should take this Legionella awareness eLearning course?
This eLearning course is for clinical and non-clinical dental staff who need to follow assigned water-safety controls and report concerns within their role.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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