Master Aseptic Technique: Protect Patients, Prevent Infection!

Aseptic Technique

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1 hour

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Aseptic Technique Overview

This fully online course introduces healthcare professionals to foundational aseptic practices critical for preventing infection and maintaining patient safety. You’ll explore key concepts such as the definitions of asepsis, the role of aseptic technique in clinical settings, and the core principles for maintaining a sterile field.

The course covers hand hygiene, correct PPE use, environmental control, and risk assessment to prevent contamination. Through practical examples and scenario-based content, you will learn to recognise and prevent common breaches in aseptic technique.

This course is ideal for:

  • Nurses working in acute, surgical, or procedural areas
  • Medical practitioners performing invasive procedures
  • Allied health professionals involved in sterile field or equipment handling
  • Healthcare staff responsible for aseptic preparations and infection prevention

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define aseptic technique and explain its importance for patient safety and infection prevention
  • Identify and apply the core principles of asepsis, such as hand hygiene, sterile field maintenance, and non-touch handling
  • Recognise common points of contamination and strategies to prevent aseptic breaches
  • Use risk assessment to determine when and how to apply aseptic technique
  • Demonstrate confidence in applying aseptic practices in clinical scenarios to maintain a sterile environment
  • Understand and use the terminology and best practice guidelines relevant to aseptic technique

Upon successful completion, you will be issued with a certificate.

    Mode: Fully online
    Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete

    The self-paced format allows you to complete the course at your own convenience while building confidence in aseptic practices.

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