Hand Hygiene Procedures and Guidelines form the cornerstone of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. Proper hand hygiene significantly reduces the transmission of pathogens, prevents healthcare-associated infections, and protects both patients and healthcare workers. This course provides structured, evidence-based training on correct hand hygiene techniques, timing, and compliance with established healthcare guidelines.

The scope of this course includes hand hygiene practices across hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and community healthcare settings. It covers handwashing and hand rub techniques, indications for hand hygiene, use of alcohol-based hand rubs, hand care, compliance monitoring, and role of hand hygiene in infection prevention programs. Emphasis is placed on adherence to national and international guidelines.

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

• Understand the importance of hand hygiene in infection control

• Apply correct handwashing and hand rub techniques

• Identify key moments for hand hygiene in clinical practice

• Select appropriate hand hygiene products

• Maintain hand health while ensuring effective hygiene

• Follow institutional and regulatory hand hygiene guidelines

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will:

• Demonstrate correct hand hygiene techniques consistently

• Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections

• Improve compliance with infection prevention standards

• Enhance patient and workplace safety

• Contribute to effective infection control programs

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses and nursing students

• Pharmacy professionals and pharmacy students

• Medical and dental students

• Laboratory technicians and technologists

• Hospital housekeeping and support staff

• Healthcare administrators and quality personnel

• Anyone involved in patient care or healthcare services