Hand Hygiene
Last Updated 04/2026
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What you'll learn
Explain the importance of proper hand hygiene.
Recall when to use proper hand hygiene procedures.
Put into practice proper hand hygiene techniques.
Differentiate the use of soap and water handwashing, antibacterial soap, and alcohol based handrubs.
Description
Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective and fundamental tools available for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings. From routine patient care to high-risk clinical procedures, healthcare workers' hands are the primary vehicle through which infectious agents are transmitted — making consistent, correct hand hygiene practices essential to protecting patients, staff, and visitors alike. This course provides a comprehensive overview of recommended hand hygiene practices as established by the CDC, WHO, OSHA, and The Joint Commission (JCAHO).
Learners will explore the clinical and situational indications for hand hygiene — understanding not just how to perform it correctly, but when each type of hand hygiene is required. The course details the key differences between soap and water handwashing, antibacterial soap, and alcohol-based handrubs, giving employees the knowledge to select the appropriate agent for each situation. Proper technique is covered in depth, ensuring learners can put best practices into action immediately in their work environment.
The course also addresses special considerations for hand hygiene in specific clinical contexts, reinforcing the role of hand hygiene as a cornerstone of any effective infection prevention and control program.
Learners will explore the clinical and situational indications for hand hygiene — understanding not just how to perform it correctly, but when each type of hand hygiene is required. The course details the key differences between soap and water handwashing, antibacterial soap, and alcohol-based handrubs, giving employees the knowledge to select the appropriate agent for each situation. Proper technique is covered in depth, ensuring learners can put best practices into action immediately in their work environment.
The course also addresses special considerations for hand hygiene in specific clinical contexts, reinforcing the role of hand hygiene as a cornerstone of any effective infection prevention and control program.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Background
3. Indications
4. Selection of Agents
5. Techniques
6. Special Considerations
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Our Story: From Service Members to Service Providers
Evolve eLearning Solutions started in 2003 with a simple observation: compliance training didn’t have to be painful. Founded by veterans of the United States Marine Corps and Navy, we brought a service-first mentality to an industry that often felt like an afterthought.
In the military, training isn’t optional—it’s how you stay mission-ready. We saw organizations struggling with the same challenge: keeping teams trained, compliant, and confident without derailing daily operations. The solutions available were either overpriced, overcomplicated, or both.
So, we built something different. Training that respects people’s time. Support that actually solves problems. Pricing that makes sense for real budgets. No enterprise sales pitches, no feature bloat—just effective compliance training delivered by people who understand what it means to serve.
Two decades later, that approach hasn’t changed. We’ve grown from a handful of courses to a comprehensive library covering OSHA, HIPAA, HR/EEO, and more. But we’re still the same team that picks up the phone, remembers your name, and treats your compliance challenges like they matter—because they do.
Hand Hygiene
Frequently Asked Questions
The CDC, WHO, OSHA, and The Joint Commission (JCAHO), whose recommended hand hygiene practices form the basis of the course.
Yes, it covers the clinical and situational indications for hand hygiene, showing when each type is required, not only the technique.
Soap and water handwashing, antibacterial soap, and alcohol-based handrubs, detailing the key differences between them.
Because in routine patient care and high-risk procedures, hands are the primary vehicle through which infectious agents get transmitted.
It frames hand hygiene as protecting patients, staff, and visitors alike across routine and high-risk clinical settings.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Hand Hygiene training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Learners will explore the clinical and situational indications for hand hygiene — understanding not just how to perform it correctly, but when each type of hand hygiene is required. The course details the key differences between soap and water handwashing, antibacterial soap, and alcohol-based handrubs, giving employees the knowledge to select the appropriate agent for each situation. Proper technique is covered in depth, ensuring learners can put best practices into action immediately in their work environment.
The course also addresses special considerations for hand hygiene in specific clinical contexts, reinforcing the role of hand hygiene as a cornerstone of any effective infection prevention and control program.