What is infection prevention training and who is it for?

This course offers infection prevention training for anyone preparing to work in clinical environments, whether you're entering a support role, retraining, or building skills for placement.

Why is hand hygiene important in healthcare?

Hand hygiene in healthcare helps prevent the spread of infection, protect patients, and ensure safe care. In this course, you’ll learn when and how to apply hand hygiene techniques correctly.

How do I prevent infections during routine care?

You'll explore how to prevent infection in healthcare settings using PPE and proper waste handling. These habits reduce risks for both patients and healthcare workers.

How do I assess a wound and choose the right dressing?

This course teaches how to assess a wound, identify its type, and select a suitable dressing. You’ll also learn to apply sterile wound dressing techniques to support healing.

Is this course suitable if I’m new to infection control or wound care?

This infection prevention training is ideal for beginners. Through interactive cases and visuals, you’ll build practical skills in infection prevention, wound care, and clinical hygiene.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

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Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

This course is part of Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience Specialization

Instructors: Hilary Gupte

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

You will learn key principles of infection prevention and how they help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in healthcare
You will learn to apply key infection control skills: hand hygiene, PPE, and handling contaminated items to ensure safe clinical practice
You will learn to assess wounds, choose suitable dressings, and support healing while preventing infection through safe wound care

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There are 3 modules in this course

You will learn essential techniques covering how to prevent infection in healthcare, including hand hygiene, PPE application, safe waste handling, and environmental cleaning. This infection prevention training also covers how to assess a wound and dressings to support healing and prevent complications.

This infection prevention training is designed for anyone preparing to work in healthcare environments where infection prevention is critical, from support staff and vocational trainees to career changers entering clinical care. Interactive case studies and 3D visuals bring procedures to life, showing how infection prevention in healthcare is rooted in routine precautions that protect patients and professionals. You’ll gain the skills to deliver clean, safe care across a range of settings. It’s also a strong foundation course for first- and second-year healthcare students preparing for clinical placements.

Module details

Explore how infections spread and how simple, everyday precautions, like wearing PPE, cleaning shared spaces, and hand hygiene in healthcare can help prevent harm. This module builds foundational knowledge for anyone preparing to support infection prevention in healthcare or care settings.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 12 minutes

Introduction to Infection Prevention Introduction2 minutes
Understanding the Chain of Infection1 minute
The Role of Healthcare Workers in Infection Control1 minute
Standard Precautions Hand Hygiene and PPE2 minutes
Simulation: Step by Step - Hand Hygiene Edition1 minute
Hospital-Acquired Infections Risks and Prevention4 minutes
Breaking the Chain Simple Actions That Save Lives1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Introduction to infection prevention30 minutes

See how infection prevention training translates into real-life practice, from using PPE correctly to identifying infection risks in daily tasks. You’ll gain confidence in making safe, informed decisions across different healthcare environments.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 8 minutes

Practical applications of Infection Prevention2 minutes
Applying Infection Control in Clinical Practice1 minute
Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization Best Practices1 minute
Safe Handling of Bodily Fluids1 minute
Isolation Precautions and Protecting Vulnerable Patients2 minutes
The Impact of Infection Prevention on Patient Outcomes1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Practical applications of infection prevention30 minutes

Dive into the basics of wound care, including how to assess a wound, clean it, apply dressings, and monitor it to support healing and prevent infection. This module also emphasizes compassion, communication, and comfort when working with individuals who may feel vulnerable or in pain.