Hand Hygiene in the Workplace

Hand Hygiene in the Workplace Training helps employees learn the importance of proper hand hygiene techniques, and how consistent practices can reduce illness and improve workplace health and safety.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand how germs are transmitted through hands and shared surfaces in the workplace.

• Identify common high-contact points and situations that increase the risk of contamination.

• Describe the differences between handwashing and hand sanitizing, including when each method should be used.

• Demonstrate proper handwashing and hand sanitizing techniques to effectively reduce germs.

• Recognize critical moments when hand hygiene is necessary to prevent transmission.

• Identify common mistakes in hand hygiene that reduce effectiveness.

• Explain the impact of poor hand hygiene on workplace health, productivity, and safety.

• Apply strategies to build consistent hand hygiene habits in daily routines.

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 30 min. 

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of CMS, NIH, and HHS (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by CMS, NIH, HHS, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.