Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers
25 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
Description
Learners will explore the distinct responsibilities of both employers and employees when it comes to PPE — understanding that effective protection requires commitment at every level of the organization. The course covers the full range of PPE types used in healthcare settings, the key factors that determine appropriate PPE selection for specific tasks and hazard levels, and the limitations of PPE as a control measure. Particular emphasis is placed on the proper sequence and technique for donning and doffing PPE, as improper removal is one of the most common causes of self-contamination among healthcare workers.
Upon completion, employees will be equipped to select, use, and manage PPE correctly — protecting themselves, their colleagues, and their patients from preventable exposure and injury.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Responsibility and Control
3. Types of PPE
4. Selection of PPE
5. How to safely don, doff, and use PPE
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers
Frequently Asked Questions
It addresses physical, chemical, radiological, and biological hazards, including bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, chemical splashes, punctures, and ergonomic risks encountered daily.
It teaches proper techniques for donning, doffing, maintaining, and disposing of contaminated equipment, covering the full lifecycle of PPE use in healthcare settings.
The course explores the distinct responsibilities of both employers and employees, noting that effective protection requires commitment at every level of the organization.
PPE is presented as a critical line of defense that stands between healthcare workers and the hazards they encounter every day on the job.
It is designed for healthcare employees who need a comprehensive understanding of PPE requirements, proper selection, and correct use in clinical settings.
Learners will explore the distinct responsibilities of both employers and employees when it comes to PPE — understanding that effective protection requires commitment at every level of the organization. The course covers the full range of PPE types used in healthcare settings, the key factors that determine appropriate PPE selection for specific tasks and hazard levels, and the limitations of PPE as a control measure. Particular emphasis is placed on the proper sequence and technique for donning and doffing PPE, as improper removal is one of the most common causes of self-contamination among healthcare workers.
Upon completion, employees will be equipped to select, use, and manage PPE correctly — protecting themselves, their colleagues, and their patients from preventable exposure and injury.