Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers - Non-Clinical Staff

  • 0.5 hours
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  • Exams: 1
  • Certificate of completion
  • Available in: English

Course Description

Hand hygiene is the process of cleaning one's hands to remove dirt, germs, and other contaminants. This is a important practice in maintaining good health, as proper hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of infections and illnesses. As a caregiver, understanding and practicing proper hand hygiene is essential in providing care for others, as it reduces the risk of transmitting diseases to vulnerable individuals. This beginner-level course will introduce the importance of hand hygiene, the proper techniques for handwashing and hand sanitizing, and the situations in which hand hygiene should be performed.

What will be taught topics

  • Proper handwashing techniques
  • Proper hand sanitizing techniques
  • Situations requiring hand hygiene in caregiving
Lesson list
  • Exam- Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers - Non-Clinical Staff