Description

This CPD-accredited course equips care home workers with the knowledge and practical understanding to use personal protective equipment safely and correctly. Covering the full range of PPE — from gloves and aprons to surgical masks and FFP respirators — the course teaches the correct donning and doffing sequences, IPC principles, risk assessment, and scenario-based application. Aligned with UKHSA guidance, the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 (amended 2022), and CQC standards, it is suitable for all care staff and meets mandatory IPC training requirements for registered care home settings in the United Kingdom.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the purpose, types, and legal framework for PPE in UK care home settings.
  • Explain IPC principles including the chain of infection and transmission routes.
  • Conduct a risk assessment to identify appropriate PPE for a given care task.
  • Demonstrate the correct donning sequence for gloves, aprons, surgical masks, eye protection, and FFP respirators.
  • Demonstrate the correct doffing sequence to prevent self-contamination.
  • Apply PPE knowledge to specific care home scenarios including isolation, outbreaks, and end of life care.
  • Understand extended use, reusable PPE, and rights during PPE shortages.
  • Understand governance, CQC expectations, and staff wellbeing in relation to PPE.

Accreditation Certificate

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Donning and Doffing PPE in Care Home Settings Certificate

Select appropriate PPE, follow the correct donning and doffing sequence, and prevent infection through hand hygiene.

What does my certificate include?

Your Donning and Doffing PPE in Care Home Settings Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

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Donning and Doffing PPE in Care Home Settings

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Pass Requirement

70%

Certification Period

1 year
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