Infection control and Standard Precautions

Hand Hygiene

About this course

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. In this course, you will learn:

What is infection control?
The role of caregivers in maintaining hygiene
Proper hand hygiene practices
How and when to report hygiene concerns
Build safer care habits—starting with your hands.

Duration: 45 mins

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the role of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections
Identify how germs are transmitted via hands
Perform evidence-based hand hygiene techniques effectively
Integrate hand hygiene into daily clinical practice
Promote adherence through education, accessibility, and safety culture

This course includes

Audio Included
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks
Designed specifically for adult learners
Certificate of completion
Closed captions and audio included
100% online access
English