Washing Hands & Hand Hygiene

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Health Care, Medical Allied Health

SKILL

Awareness, Safety

COUNTRY/REGION

All

LEVEL

Entry

ASSESSMENT STYLE

Formative and Summative

AVG COMPLETION TIME

45 mins
eLearning
Assessments
Mobile Friendly
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Understand the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections and spreading diseases.
  • Learn when to wash your hands, including situations like after using the toilet, before and after caring for a sick person, and after cleaning up body fluids.
  • Recognise the consequences of not practising proper hand hygiene, such as spreading germs to others, eye infections, skin infections, and sepsis.
  • Understand the proper technique for washing hands, including steps like wetting hands, applying soap, rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds, and drying hands thoroughly.
  • Gain knowledge about using hand sanitiser effectively, including how much to use and the proper rubbing technique.
  • Understand the potential risks of over-washing hands, such as dry and cracked skin, which can make the skin more susceptible to bacteria.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Embark on our comprehensive online Hand Hygiene course designed to instil essential knowledge and practices for infection prevention. Throughout this course, you’ll delve into the significance of hand hygiene in mitigating the risk of infections, especially for healthcare workers, and learn the dire consequences of neglecting proper hand washing practices. The course unfolds in a user-friendly manner over five lessons, covering the basics of hand hygiene, the repercussions of inadequate hand washing, and the step-by-step guide on proper hand washing techniques. Expect to enhance your understanding of infection prevention, identify the importance of hand hygiene in various situations, and grasp guidelines for maintaining good hand hygiene in the workplace.

Complete this online hand hygiene training at your own pace, free from the constraints of a fixed schedule. The course duration accommodates your learning preferences, ensuring you absorb the knowledge and practice hand hygiene effectively. By the course’s completion, you’ll have the tools and guidelines necessary to perform hand hygiene diligently, safeguarding against health care-associated infections. Take control of your learning journey, and emerge with a heightened awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

COURSE PREVIEW

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Introduction

  • What is hand hygiene
  • Lessons

  • What happens when you donu2019t wash your hands
  • How to wash hands
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Summary
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    ASSESSMENT OPTIONS

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