This course provides learners with basic information about handwashing as it relates to infection control principles. This course is intended for all healthcare workers.

This online Infection Control – Handwashing course covers the following topics:

• Nosocomial Infections
• Prevention Strategies
• Employer’s Responsibilities

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define nosocomial infections
• Describe prevention measures against transferring nosocomial infections
• Describe the employer’s responsibility in controlling the spread of nosocomial infections

Approximately 10 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.