Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lesson Overview

• Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Course Overview

Infection control is a series of specific, evidence-based processes designed to prevent the spread of infection and protect the person delivering care from infection.

In this module you will:

• Learn the different types of isolation
• Learn the different types of PPE
• Learn how to put on (Don or Donning) and remove (Doff or Doffing) PPE
• Learn a basic overview of "superbugs" and their impact on patient health
• Understand myths and facts about keeping yourself and your family safe