Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Course overview

Learning Objectives: Understand the types of PPE available in a healthcare situation Learn the different types of PPE precautions Learn the principles of selecting proper PPE to improve personnel safety Understand the safe use of PPE Proper aseptic techniques for donning PPE Learn to prevent contamination of clothing and skin during the process of removing PPE (doffing) Understand the protocols and proper precautions appropriate for control of outbreaks