{"id":212,"date":"2023-03-02T16:40:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T00:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safecarebc.ca\/?post_type=elearning&#038;p=212"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:55:22","slug":"personal-protective-equipment-in-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"elearning","link":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/?elearning=personal-protective-equipment-in-healthcare","title":{"rendered":"Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you're putting on gloves, masks, or a full gown, understanding the correct procedures can prevent contamination and ensure maximum protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this course, you\u2019ll learn the step-by-step process for properly putting on and taking off personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, and gowns. You'll also get familiar with the correct order to put on and take off a set of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of infection and exposure. This training is essential for anyone working in healthcare settings. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you'll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to properly put on and take off masks, gloves, and gowns\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The correct order for putting on and removing a set of personal protective equipment\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key tips for being safe while using personal protective equipment in a care environment\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why <\/strong>take this course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the best practice for using personal protective equipment to protect yourself from potential exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize the risk of spreading infections to residents and clients and those you care about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastering personal protective equipment procedures helps you feel more confident and prepared in your work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to prevent cross-contamination with the right order of putting on and taking off protective equipment\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protect yourself and those in your care\u2014<\/strong> <strong>take the course today to master personal protective equipment and stay safe on the job!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This course is for:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care aides, home and community care workers, support services workers, nurses, managers, family caregivers, or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of personal protective equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Length<\/strong>: 15 minutes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Member $12, Associate member $15, Non-member $29.99&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This course may be taken individually or as part of the six-course <a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/safety-basics\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"222\">Safety Basics curriculum<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>Safety Basics is a series of six self-paced courses that introduce the top health and safety concerns for healthcare workers. 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