Overview

This online course is designed to equip participants working in a healthcare environment with essential hand hygiene knowledge. Participants will learn about industry best practices, such as why hand hygiene is so important, when to perform hand hygiene procedures, and the correct hand washing technique. This Hand Hygiene online course utilises WHO’s Five Moments for Hand Hygiene, so that learners understand the context and importance of hand hygiene.

Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will understand:

• Why hand hygiene is important
• When to perform hand hygiene
• How to prepare for hand hygiene
• The hand hygiene technique
• The WHO's Five Moments of Hand Hygiene

Topics

• Why you should clean your hands
• Indications for hand hygiene
• Preparation for hand hygiene
• When to hand rub / wash
• Hand rub technique
• The Five Moments of Hand Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene and Glove Use