Infection Prevention & Wound Care Essentials

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

• Understand key infection prevention principles to maintain a safe and hygienic healthcare environment
• Apply infection control skills including hand hygiene, PPE use, and safe handling of contaminated items
• Assess wounds, select appropriate dressings, and support healing while preventing infection

• No deep prior experience required, basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read English instructions and complete short practice activities