Course Description
To provide essential knowledge and awareness on infection prevention, hand hygiene, and safe personal care practices in health, disability, aged care, childcare, and community settings.
Target Audience:
Support workers, carers, volunteers, students, or anyone involved in personal care.
Online certificate of completion
Employers
Increases confidence when providing personal care
Improves skills in hand hygiene and infection prevention
Reduces risk of spreading infections at work and at home
Enhances understanding of safe and professional care practices
Helps protect personal health and safety
Builds competence in using PPE correctly
Strengthens knowledge for NDIS, aged care, and disability support roles
Helps new workers feel more prepared and capable
Reduces anxiety when performing personal care tasks
Improves communication with clients about hygiene and dignity
Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality care
Provides a certificate that can be added to CV/resume
Helps meet workplace expectations and requirements
Increases job satisfaction through better skills and confidence
Employers
Reduces the risk of infection and cross-contamination
Lowers staff and client illness rates
Improves overall quality of care
Ensures staff follow safe, standardised hygiene practices
Helps meet NDIS and Aged Care Quality Standards
Supports WHS/OHS compliance requirements
Builds trust with clients and families
Strengthens the organisation’s professional reputation
Supports consistent safety practices across the workforce
Enhances staff confidence and competence
Reduces workplace incidents related to poor hygiene
Provides valuable evidence for audits and accreditation
Supports faster, more effective staff onboarding
Boosts staff morale through ongoing training
Reduces staff turnover by investing in professional development
Offers a cost-effective, time-efficient training option
Ensures consistent practices across all shifts and workers
Learning Outcome
- Explain why hand hygiene is critical in care environments
- Perform proper hand washing and sanitising techniques
- Use PPE correctly
- Support personal care in a safe, respectful, and hygienic manner
- Follow standard infection prevention precautions
- Recognise when and how to maintain dignity and privacy during personal cares
Course Content
Module 1: Infection Prevention Basics
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02:54
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Infection Prevention Basics
07:08
Lessons:
