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Hand Hygiene Course

Hand hygiene is a fundamental part of infection prevention in healthcare and care settings. Effective hand hygiene helps remove dirt and microorganisms from the hands and reduces the risk of transferring contamination between people, surfaces and care activities. For this reason, health and social care workers need to understand not only how to clean their hands correctly, but also when and why hand hygiene is required. This course provides practical knowledge to help learners develop safer and more consistent hand hygiene practices.

The CPD Hand Hygiene Course from Healthcare Academy London explores the principles of hand hygiene, how infections can spread, and the appropriate use of handwashing, alcohol-based hand rub and disposable gloves. Learners will develop an understanding of correct hand hygiene techniques, key points when hand hygiene should be performed, and factors that can affect effective practice, including hand condition and contamination risks. Designed for people working or supporting others in healthcare and care environments, the course offers focused learning that can help reinforce everyday infection prevention practices.

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Skills You Will Develop

By completing the Hand Hygiene Course, you will develop the ability to:

  • Understand how effective hand hygiene contributes to infection prevention in healthcare and care environments.
  • Recognise how microorganisms and contamination can transfer through hands and contribute to the spread of infection.
  • Identify when to use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub based on the care activity and condition of the hands.
  • Apply the correct steps for effective handwashing, ensuring all areas of the hands are thoroughly cleaned.
  • Use alcohol-based hand rub correctly to achieve effective hand hygiene when appropriate.
  • Recognise the key situations when hand hygiene should be performed during routine care and contact with people or their surroundings.
  • Understand how to use disposable gloves appropriately while maintaining hand hygiene before and after glove use.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment for the Hand Hygiene Course is fully online. Complete a multiple-choice test, achieve 80% to pass, and receive your results instantly. Unlimited attempts are available to help you succeed with confidence.

Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion free of charge. Add it to your professional portfolio and demonstrate your understanding of effective hand hygiene practices. 

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Take the next step towards better hand hygiene practices. Enrol today and start learning.

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FAQ's

This course covers the basics of effective hand hygiene, including when and how to clean your hands, use hand rub and wear gloves correctly. It also explains how proper hand hygiene can help reduce the spread of infection in care settings. 

This course is assessed through ongoing (formative) and final (summative) assessments. You must successfully complete all assessments to receive your certificate.

Yes. Our courses are delivered entirely online, making them accessible worldwide.

This course is suitable for everyone looking to upskill, enhance their professional knowledge, explore a career change, or for employers who want to train their staff.

No prior experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to refresh or enhance their skills.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion free of charge.

It is 100% online, allowing you to learn at your own pace from any device, anytime and anywhere.

You can enrol by selecting your chosen course and completing the payment online. Once your enrolment is complete, you will receive instant access to the course and learning materials.

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