Essential training for Nursing, Midwifery, ATSIHP, Medical, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Prosthetists/Orthotists, Dentists and Dental Assistants. This knowledge and skill will assist you in reducing the introduction of infection to your patient/clients.

Target

NT Health - Top End, Big Rivers, East Arnhem Regions staff. Essential Training for Nursing, Midwifery, ATSIHP, Medical Officer, Allied Health Professional and all other relevant roles. 

Purpose

This self directed learning package has been developed to provide all health care workers knowledge in Aseptic Technique in accordance with the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. This course will fulfil the Essential Training requirements and can be included in CPD hours.

Learning Outcomes

This course will cover

• Asepsis
• Aseptic non touch technique and the reason for performing
• Discuss the reasons for strict hand hygiene
• Identify key parts and key sites
• Identify which aseptic field to use
• Describe a micro critical aseptic fields
• Risk assessment
• Different kinds of hand hygiene
• Understand the importance of asepsis and its implications on the health acquired infections

Duration

Expected duration for viewing tutorial and completing the online assessment quiz is 1 hour

Assessment and Grading

Aseptic Technique training is a requirement of the clinical workplace to be completed online every 2 years followed by a practical assessment of competency every 4 years.

• Read the tutorial
• Complete the online assessment quiz, you must achieve 100% to pass
• A certificate will be made available once the assessment is completed and passed
• Complete a practical assessment every 4 years

Completion requirements

Attendees must receive a pass mark of 100% in the online quiz.

Post completion of online training

Once you have successfully completed the online modules, you will be required to contact the manager, educator or your workplace assessor for a practical assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

To obtain RPL, you need to provide and upload evidence of Prior Learning on below courses 

• Completion of BLS training by Central Australia and Tennant Creek Regions - NT Health (previously known as CAHS) 

Please go to the Competency Assessment tab within this course for more information or access Aseptic Technique Competency Assessment and Evidence

Technical requirements

Learning modules may contain sound / voice overs, participant will therefore need to access these modules on a device that has sound enabled. For Participants using NTG computers, please NTG Service Desk  for technical advice or assistance 1800 000 254 (Do I have audio enabled on my computer and/or How to get my audio equipment working).

How to enrol

Self-enrol

Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage.

NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.

Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.

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