Ticks & Lyme Disease for Outdoor Workers

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About Course

Farm workers, foresters, gamekeepers, rangers, grounds staff and anyone working in long grass or woodland can be bitten by ticks carrying Lyme disease. This course explains where the risk is, how to prevent bites, how to remove a tick properly, the symptoms to watch for and when to get medical help, based on NHS and UKHSA advice.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand how Lyme disease is spread and who is at risk Prevent tick bites with clothing, repellents and body checks Remove a tick correctly Recognise early and later symptoms and know when to contact a GP or NHS 111

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Ticks, Lyme disease and the risk at work
  • Preventing bites and removing ticks
  • Symptoms and getting help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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