How to select and use personal protective equipment correctly in healthcare — standard and transmission-based precautions.
Enrol and start straight away · assessment & instant e-certificate included
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the most visible parts of everyday practice in health and social care, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Used correctly, PPE protects the people you support, your colleagues and yourself from the spread of infection and from harmful substances. Used incorrectly — the wrong type for the task, put on or taken off in the wrong order, or relied on instead of basic hygiene — it can give a false sense of security and actually increase the risk of harm. This course sets out what good PPE practice looks like and why each step matters.
The course covers the hierarchy of controls, standard and transmission-based precautions, the legal framework, how to select gloves, aprons, gowns, masks, respirators and eye protection based on risk, the correct donning and doffing sequence, and why hand hygiene always comes first and last. It is designed for anyone working in hospitals, care homes, domiciliary care, dental and GP practices, or any setting where infection prevention and control matters.
Bundle & save: pay for 2, get 3 — your 3rd course is free
It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry; in line with UK best practice the certificate shows a recommended renewal date, typically every year for this course.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.