New England Public Health Training Center

Monitoring for Cyanobacteria

This is an all levels course offering CHES and CPH — Free
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CEU

CHES
CPH

Cost

Free

Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

1.00 hour

Overview

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This course provides an overview of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and the risks it poses to people and pets. Learn how to monitor recreational waters for cyanobacteria (including distinguishing it from look-alikes), manage recreational waters when cyanobacteria is present, and track blooms. Information is provided on documentation through photographs, water sampling and reporting systems.

 

Reviewers say, "This was an excellent course to help as a refresher for those who test water and for those who are new to the field as education."

What You'll Learn

  • What are cyanobacteria?
  • What are the risks to people and pets?
  • How do you monitor for it?
  • What should you do if you find it?
  • How can you track instances?

Competency Terms

Environmental Public Health

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Environmentalist
Health Educator
Laboratory Scientist - Manager
Laboratory Scientist - Supervisor
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Other Veterinarian
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit

Related Job Tasks

Develop surveillance procedures
Report data to the county or state
Investigate health problems, including environmental health
Obtain information, specimens, or samples
Inform, educate, and empower people about health concerns
Analyze & Interpret data

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