Environmental
Sampling
Sampling plan for various building types: where to sample, number of samples, frequency of screenings
Interpreting results
Responding to Outbreaks
Government guidelines
Dealing with the press and the health department
Protecting patients
Conducting an investigation
Domestic
(Potable) Water Disinfection or Filtration
Temporary methods: heat
flush and hyperchlorination
When
not to use temporary methods
Overview of continuous methods: Chlorination, Ultraviolet light, Ozone, Copper-silver ionization, Chlorine dioxide, Monochloramine
New technology
Smart
buying: what to look for; what to ask
Case
Studies
Our videos are especially popular.
All
material is explained in easy-to-understand terms.
What
past attendees said
about our courses
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“Excellent
course.”
Dave Purkiss, General
Manager, Water Distribution Systems, NSF International
“The information is directly related to our jobs.”
Gordon Delchamps, hospital facility manager, Okla. City Area Indian Health Service
“Quality
of material both presented and handed out was excellent.”
John Loop,
Environmental
Health & Safety Officer, University of Ottawa
“The
regulations and guidelines were very helpful.”
Carlus
Frank, hotel manager
"Very
informative. Cleared up misinformation.”
Kimberly
Parks, Mechanical Engineer, US Army
“Excellent
course.”
Dave Purkiss, General
Manager, Water Distribution Systems, NSF International
“Very
good presentation – I feel much more confident to evaluate potential
Legionella risk.”
Walter Tyler, Technical Director, Cascade Water
Services, Hicksville, N.Y.
“Useful info presented by a very knowledgeable
instructor.”
Robert Hubbard, Facility Manager, Haskell Health
Center, Lawrence, Kans.
“Information was helpful in educating how to prevent
colonies—especially in piping design with deadlegs.” Michael Wenczkowski,
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
“Very good
course—provided valuable risk assessment/control information.” Denise
Copperthite, industrial hygienist, Social Security Administration,
Baltimore, Md.
“Extremely
beneficial. I recommend it to all my colleagues.” Rich Knestaut,
Hydro-Logic Inc., Gloucester, N.J.
“A
very informative seminar…presentation was great.” Juan Salazar,
hospital director of plant operations
“Course
was very good—provided insight into Legionella and risk assessment.” Jay
Farmerie, Cyrus Rice Water Consultants, Moon Township, Penn.
“The
speaker made it applicable & appropriate for all levels of experience.
He didn’t talk at a level over your head.” Melissa
Freedman, Plumbing & HVAC engineer, Detroit
“Instructor
very knowledgeable...presented a very descriptive seminar.” Timothy
Jim, hospital facility manager, Oklahoma
City Area Indian Health Service
"I
had read extensively on the subject, but this added information I had not
come across.” Matt Copthorne, Chemtech,
Inc.
“This
course is an excellent resource for hospital management and their
consultants.” Joe Ficek, Grumman/Butkus
Associates, Evanston, Ill.
“Very
good seminar.” Mark Zipperer, hospital utility systems chairman
"I
would recommend this to all of my colleagues!” Joe Russell, President,
Watertech of America Inc., Hales
Corners, Wisc.
“It
was complete and we had the opportunity to discuss practical
applications.” Infection
Control Coordinator, Montreal
“Very
informative, extremely helpful” Daniel Wong, Chem-Aqua, Inc.
“Quality
of material both presented and handed out was excellent.” John Loop, Environmental
Health & Safety Officer, University of Ottawa
“Very
good presentation – I feel much more confident to evaluate potential
Legionella risk.” Walter Tyler, Technical Director, Cascade Water
Services, Hicksville, N.Y.
"The
environmental sampling procedures and methodology recommended were extensive
and useful.” Lap-chi Shek, Electrical and Mechanical
Services Department, EMSD Energy Efficiency Office, Hong Kong
“The
seminar addressed everything I can think of. I feel very comfortable with
future dealings with this problem.” Steve Gauer, water treatment
specialist, Huntington Beach, Calif.
“Great
course…will not hesitate to recommend to customers.” Rafael
Gonzalez, President, Xelera Inc. (water treatment), Salem, VA
“Really
enjoyed this excellent treatment and presentation of a very large subject
matter.” Bill Pearson, Southeastern Labs, Raleigh, NC
“Excellent
discussion at understandable level.” David Woodard, healthcare
consultant
“Very
useful to my company’s business development” Roderick
Thorpe, MSc, CIAQP, Enviroperfect Inc., Montreal
“Lots
of good information to take home for digestion & referral.” R.
Stewart, infection control professional and laboratorian
“Special
effort was made to make sure we understood all materials & concepts.” Patrick
Flood, hospital lead
technician
“Content
and expertise of the speaker was excellent.” Jeff
Fuze, Water Sciences Inc., Fort Wayne, IN
“It’s
been a very helpful seminar, additional to the excellent manuals you
made.” Jim
Schalekamp, Municipal Health Department, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
“I
came here looking for a comprehensive overview so that I could supply my
customers with useful information regarding Legionella…I really feel I
have accomplished this.”
Patrick Smith, Klenzoid Co. Ltd., Toronto
“Very
informative and worthwhile – Good Job!” Douglas
Lowe, Plumbing engineer, Detroit
“The
research and real world experience were very beneficial.” Frank Lloyd, Technical Specialties
Corporation (water treatment), Atlanta, GA
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Our courses qualify for CEUs according to the
guidelines set forth by the International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET).
Many licensing boards and
professional societies may grant continuing education credit for this
seminar toward specific credential requirements if you submit the course
outline and your Certificate of Attendance. Organizations
that have approved CEUs are listed below:
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