In the Preventing Disease Transmission course, learn essential information on how infections occur and how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety measures to prevent infection.  

Join an online classroom led in real time by an instructor, who can provide feedback and answer questions. At the end of this course, you'll participate in a knowledge evaluation and receive a certificate of completion.

Course Curriculum

Lessons
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Infection
  • Define “infection”.
  • Describe how infections occur.
Infection Transmission
  • Describe the four routes of disease transmission.
  • Describe the differences between the transmission routes.
  • Describe the role of immunizations in preventing disease transmission.
Handwashing
  • Describe appropriate handwashing technique.
What is PPE?
  • Define “personal protective equipment (PPE)”.
  • Describe the different components of PPE.
  • Describe when PPE is used.
Medical Gowns
  • Describe the appropriate technique for donning a medical gown.
  • Describe the appropriate technique for doffing a medical gown.
Masks
  • Describe the difference between a procedure mask and an N95 respirator.
  • Describe the appropriate technique for donning a mask.
  • Describe the appropriate technique for doffing a mask.
Protective Eyewear and Face Shields
  • Describe the appropriate technique for donning protective eyewear and face shields.
  • Describe the appropriate technique for doffing protective eyewear and face shields.
Gloves
  • Describe the appropriate technique for donning gloves.
  • Describe the appropriate technique for doffing gloves.
Order of Donning and Doffing PPE
  • Describe the appropriate order for donning PPE.
  • Describe the appropriate order for doffing PPE.
How to Dispose of PPE
  • Identify which PPE should be disposed of as a biohazard.
  • Identify how to dispose of PPE safely.