ANTT Theory

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Course Details:

Audience: Staff required to complete a practical assessment for ANTT
Approximate Duration: 30 minutes

By the end of this digital learning programme you will be able to:

• Identify and understand the key principles of ANTT incorporating a risk assessment for standard versus surgical ANTT, glove selection and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Define, identify and protect Key-parts and Key-sites
• Understand why non-touch technique is important, even in Surgical ANTT
• Effective decontamination of equipment and skin
• Hand Hygiene/Bare below elbow/ WHO 5 moments
• Prepare staff for practical assessments