Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6830
Course Name
Pathogens 101
Contact Hours
30.0
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 will focus on the most important bacterial diseases transmitted through water—cholera, typhoid fever and Escherichia coli. This course will focus on the biology and ecology of the causal agents and on the diseases’ characteristics and their life cycles in the environment. The student will understand the importance of pathogenic Escherichia coli strains and emerging pathogens in drinking water-transmitted diseases.
Safe drinking water and properly treated effluent free from waterborne disease is the goal of professional operators. This CEU course will generally apply to all categories of water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collection. As water professionals, it is our responsibility to identify, stop, and control all waterborne diseases.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
A. Sample Collection
B. Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoan Diseases
C. Understanding the Cell and Microorganisms
D. Bacteria Classification
E. DBPR Rules and Regulations
F. Water/Wastewater Sampling
G. SDWA Rules and Regulations
H. Fecal Coliform Bacteria
I. EPA Method 1623, EPA Method 1604 and 1605
J. Halogens
K. Disinfection Concerns
Target Audience
This course was primarily designed for Water Laboratory Analysts, but can be utilized by Wastewater Treatment, Collections, Water Distribution, Well Drillers, Pump Installers, and Water Treatment Operators. This course is also an excellent introduction for a person interested in working in the water quality field, water/wastewater treatment or distribution or a collections facility and wishing to maintain CEUs for a certification license or to learn how to do the job safely and effectively, and/or to meet education needs for promotion.
Training Format
Correspondence