Objective

This course is aimed to provide you with a basic level of knowledge and understanding of what Listeria is, where it comes from, its prevention, how to identify the symptoms and how to treat them should someone become infected.

Programme

  • Background to Listeriosis Monocytogenes
  • Statistics
  • What is Listeria?
  • Where Listeria bacteria is found
  • How to kill the infection
  • How the Listeria infection is caused
  • Background symptoms of the infection
  • High risk groups
  • Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
  • Personal hygiene
  • Hand washing procedure
  • RTE food areas
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Duration

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 1 hour, however the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.