Free Online Course with Certificate: Hand Care in the Health Workplace
Every day in healthcare, we wash, glove, sanitise, and repeat. These habits protect patients, but they often come at a cost to the skin of healthcare workers. Dryness, cracks, irritation, and even allergic reactions are increasingly common, particularly among frontline staff.
To help prevent and manage these issues, General Practice Training and Consulting offers a free online course with certificate: Hand Care in the Health Workplace.
This short, practical course is designed to protect the hands that deliver care.
The Real Risk Behind Routine Tasks
Infection control protocols require frequent hand hygiene, but few clinics train staff on how to preserve skin health while meeting hygiene requirements. Staff often use unsuitable products or overlook early signs of damage—leading to ongoing discomfort and, in some cases, work-related dermatitis.
This course provides immediate, usable knowledge to help manage and prevent these issues across the entire healthcare team.
What’s Inside the Course
- What causes skin damage in clinical settings
- Practical prevention strategies that fit busy workflows
- Correct glove and sanitiser choices
- Skin care tips that align with infection control
- Leadership responsibilities in supporting hand health
Who Should Complete It?
- Nurses, GPs, and healthcare assistants exposed to daily hand hygiene
- Reception staff handling high-volume sanitisation
- Practice managers wanting to reduce WHS risks and support staff wellbeing
- Anyone experiencing skin irritation from frequent handwashing
Course Features
- Completely free
- Online and self-paced
- Takes around 15 minutes to complete
- Certificate of Completion provided (ideal for onboarding, CPD, or HR records)
Start the free course now or share it with your clinical and admin team today.