The Use of PPE

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this online Use of PPE training, learners should know and understand the following: 

• Appropriate PPE use
• Why, how and when PPE should be used, and how to safely apply and remove personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections
• Needs assessment
• Properly assess the need for PPE, inclusive of identifying any hazards and types of PPE that is needed
• Infection control
• How to protect yourself from contracting infections and cross-infection
• Customer rights
• How to preserve customers rights and wishes and maintain their safety and wellbeing

Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered the most common PPE use questions our training experts get asked.

What is PPE in health and social care?

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment and, in health and social care, refers to the equipment, including clothing, that is worn to protect staff and patients from the spread of infection.

PPE in healthcare includes protective clothing such as aprons, gloves, and safety footwear. As well as protective equipment, including eye protection (goggles and safety glasses) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

Discover how to use PPE in care homes, hospitals and other healthcare centres with this online Use of PPE course.

Who is responsible for providing PPE?

The provision of PPE workwear for care staff is the responsibility of management, including chief executives, executive directors and managers. Employees are often involved in the process of selecting the appropriate protective clothing and equipment from PPE suppliers.

Health and social care settings should also display the relevant PPE signage for staff and visitors.

Our online Use of PPE training course will teach your staff the appropriate PPE use and much more. Get in touch today!

Delivery Methods

Our PPE Use course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

• Study when you want 

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

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Get Certified

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

1.Book A Course Book this Use of PPE training by calling us or sending us a message.

2. Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff. 

3. Complete Course Complete the online PPE training you purchased in the delivery method you chose.

4. Become Certified Great! Now you’re certified and can download the Use of PPE certificate from the portal.

Great! Now that you’re certified, you can download the Use of PPE certificate from the portal or request a certificate, and we will email it to you in PDF form.