The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has partnered with Pace to offer a training program aligned with the American Society of Sanitary Engineering 12080 Professional Qualifications Standard for Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel.
In recent years, Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease have received increased attention as serious health threats in occupied buildings, particularly in health care facilities. Professionals responsible for water management and infection prevention must be prepared to respond effectively.
The ASSE 12080 training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and certification required to serve as key members of a facility’s water safety team. The course covers:
Conducting risk assessment analyses
Developing water management and sampling plans
Understanding relevant codes and resources
Implementing water safety and management programs to reduce infection risk
At the conclusion of the course, participants will take the ASSE 12080 certification exam to become certified as Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialists.
Upcoming training dates include March 10-12 and June 9-11. Additional dates are available here.
IAPMO states the program offers an interactive, peer-to-peer learning experience and has achieved a high pass rate for the ASSE 12080 certification exam.
Registration includes the following:
ASSE-recognized study guidebook, Puzzled by Legionella: A Guide to Understanding Detection, Prevention and Water Management ($350 value)
Certification exam ($210 value)
The ASSE 12000 Standard ($60 value)
24 IAPMO CEUs (transferable); 6 AWT CEUs; 6 ASPE CEUs
Group discounts are available for participants registering for the same training dates:
10% discount for three to five registrants
15% discount for six to 10 registrants
25% discount for 11 or more registrants
For more information, contact [email protected] prior to registering.
Register here today!
