Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2520
Course Name
Bacteriological Diseases
Contact Hours
16.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Technical Learning College
Primary Contact
Melissa Durbin
info@tlch2o.com
866 557-1746 Ext.
Website
Description
This course was designed for the enhancement of laboratory technical abilities. This course is intended for Water Laboratory Analysts but can be utilized by all water and wastewater professionals as well as well drillers and pump installers. The course is also an excellent introduction for a person interested in working in the water quality field.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
* Explain various definitions, symbols and characters used in the laboratory
* Define and utilize various water and wastewater sampling techniques
* Define and explain Chain of Custody form and sample security
* Explain various microbiological preservation techniques
* Define MCLs and heterotrophic plate count
* Define, identify and explain the difference between bacteria and viruses
* Define, identify and explain protozoan life
* Identify and explain various waterborne disease microbes, symptoms and illnesses
* Define and explain various waterborne disease testing and identification methods
* Define and explain various waterborne removal or disinfection techniques
Target Audience
Water distribution, well drillers, pump installers, water operators, wastewater treatment operators, wastewater collection operators, industrial wastewater operators and general backflow assembly testers.
Training Format
Correspondence