Free Course
Aseptic Techniques for Healthcare Workers
Microorganisms are everywhere: on your bed, on your phone, on your face. They are also in your doctor’s office, in surgery rooms, and other health care settings where they can cause major issues. To protect patients from bacteria, viruses, or other harmful pathogens, healthcare workers employ aseptic technique. Aseptic technique is a set of practices that protect patients from healthcare-associated infections and protects healthcare workers (HCWs) from contact with blood, body fluid and body tissue.
Course Modules - (5)
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify key elements of aseptic technique.
• Examine common causes of contamination
▪ Protect patients from their own pathogenic microorganisms that may cause infection
▪ Reduce the transmission of microorganisms
▪ Maintain the sterility of equipment and key parts used for aseptic procedures.
Completion Requirements:
- 100% appearance for the course
- Fully involvement in all class trainings (determined by instructor)
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Completion of mandatory quiz assessments
- As applicable, attainment of least passing score on required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course assessment form (must provide name on form to obtain credit)
Students may request IACET CEU credit upon successful completion of the course, provided all required criteria are met. This option is available for those who wish to receive official recognition of their continuing education.
