P17: Preventive Hand Hygiene
Course Overview
CE Hours
3 CE Credits
Course Description
Clean hands are key to prevent infections and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This course presents infection control with an emphasis on the history and physiology of hand hygiene, hand hygiene facts, antiseptic agents for hand hygiene for healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, and techniques and methods of hand hygiene.
Course Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- List how, when and why you need to wash your hands
- Identify best practices for hand hygiene and verbally differentiate when to use hand rubs versus hand washing techniques
- Describe the history and physiology of hand hygiene
- Explain hand hygiene guidelines
- Analyze various antiseptic agents
Course Format and Faculty
Course Format:
Online linked resources and lectures available anytime, 24/7. Includes one multiple-choice exam taken at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Upon passing, learners may print their certificate immediately.
Course Developers and Instructors:
R. Klimes, PhD, MPH (Johns Hopkins University) is a scholar and author in health-related research, health behaviors, ethics, end-of-life care, and overall wellness. He has written numerous research reports and books and has held academic and leadership roles in higher education and public health internationally.
Course Time:
Approximately 3 hours for online study, test taking, course evaluation feedback, and certificate printing.
