PPE (COVID-19) Essentials Online Training Course

PPE is used in all areas of industry to protect employees from hazards. In health and social care PPE is worn to protect employees and the people being cared for and supported. Whilst PPE is covered in Infection Prevention and Control, there has been an increased focus on PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This online training course aims to increase the awareness of PPE in social care. It covers how to correctly use it (including "donning and doffing") to keep everyone as safe as possible.
This course is part of our unlimited Course and Certificate package
Pricing for Social Care Training starts from £3 per person per month inclusive more info>>
Who should take this online PPE training course?
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about PPE.
We offer our courses for your LMS as SCORM files. Depending on the scope of what you need there may be a charge for this. Please connect to discuss it with us.
PPE Training Course Content
- What is PPE?
- When is PPE used?
- How to choose the right PPE
- The right way to put on and take off PPE?
- Storing, handling, wearing and disposing of PPE
- Legislation and legal responsibilities
- Special situations
Online Training Course Duration
On average, this online course should take around 30 minutes. Find out more here.
Aims of the PPE (COVID-19) Essentials Training Course
At the end of this online learning you will:
- Understand the term PPE
- Identify different types of PPE
- Understand when PPE is used
- Know how to correctly put on and take off PPE
- Link PPE and infection control
- Identify relevant legislation
- Know where to find more information
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