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Use of PPE

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About this course

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial in preventing the spread of infection and disease in healthcare settings.

This Use of PPE course is great for any healthcare worker looking to update their knowledge on appropriate PPE use, including donning and doffing PPE.

Learners will be taught how to conduct a PPE needs assessment, as well as how to protect themselves and others from infection.

Upon successful completion, learners will gain a downloadable and printable Use of PPE certificate.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Appropriate PPE use: Why, how and when PPE should be used, and how to safely apply and remove personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections.

  • Needs assessment: Properly assess the need for PPE, inclusive of identifying any hazards and types of PPE that is needed.

  • Infection control: How to protect yourself from contracting infections and cross-infection.

  • Customer rights: How to preserve customers rights and wishes and maintain their safety and wellbeing.

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