Personal Protective Equipment Course

Description

Course details

Personal Protective Equipment Online Training Overview

This course will give an overview of personal protective equipment for those working in health and social care, including how to work safely during sustained transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn

Personal Protective Equipment Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe and explain the consequences of infection and how infections are spread in a healthcare setting
• Describe the impact of infections on patients and your duty of care to your patients
• Understand how personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, management of blood, body fluids, shares, the environment, and care equipment can help prevent the spread of infection

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Personal Protective Equipment – Course Introduction
• Introduction to PPE
• PPE Guidelines
• Correct and Effective Use of PPE
• Respiratory Hygiene
• 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
• Infection Control
• Duty of Care
• Responsibilities
• Determining the PPE to Use
• Types of Gloves
• Types of Aprons
• Face Protection
• PPE & COVID-19
• PPE & COVID-19 in Domestic Duties
• Putting On PPE
• Putting on PPE Procedures
• Removing PPE
• Removing PPE Procedures
• Healthcare Waste Disposal
• Waste Streams
• Cleaning Eye Protection
• Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs)

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Personal Protective Equipment free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Personal Protective Equipment training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers
• Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport  and volunteers

Personal Protective Equipment FAQ

Personal Protective Equipment Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Personal Protective Equipment course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Personal Protective Equipment course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Personal Protective Equipment course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Personal Protective Equipment certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited
Personal Protective Equipment course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Personal Protective Equipment course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Personal Protective Equipment course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Personal Protective Equipment course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Personal Protective Equipment course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Personal Protective Equipment course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.