Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

£6.00

Course Description

This Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) online training module provides comprehensive knowledge and practical guidance on aseptic practice, infection prevention, and patient safety. The course explores the principles of ANTT, including protecting key parts and sites, effective hand hygiene, correct use of PPE, and sterile field maintenance. Through real-world applications such as wound dressing, catheterisation, and IV management, learners will gain the confidence and skills to deliver safe, evidence-based care. On completion, participants will receive a certificate and 2 CPD points.

Course Summary

Duration: ~2 hours

CPD Points: 2 CPD Points

Access: 6 months from purchase

Assessment: Knowledge-based training with certificate of completion

Accreditation: Recognised for Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD requirements

Who Is This Course For?

This training is suitable for:

Nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals

Healthcare assistants and support workers

Clinical staff involved in wound care, catheterisation, or IV management

Students and trainees seeking to build aseptic technique knowledge

Organisations aiming to standardise infection prevention practices

Course Contents

Introduction to ANTT

Definition, history, purpose, and legal responsibilities

Principles of Aseptic Technique

Standard vs. surgical ANTT

Types of contamination and the chain of infection

Key Components of ANTT

Key parts and key sites

Maintaining asepsis through sterile fields and barriers

Hand Hygiene

WHO “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene”

Handwashing, sanitising, and glove use

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Selection, donning, and doffing procedures

Equipment Preparation

Identifying sterile vs. non-sterile items

Opening and maintaining sterile packs/fields

ANTT Procedure Steps

Planning, execution, safe handling, and decontamination

Practical Applications

Wound dressing, urinary catheterisation, IV line management

Common Mistakes

Avoiding contamination, glove misuse, and poor preparation

Documentation & Communication

Recording procedures, patient interaction, and reporting breaches

Course Outcomes

By completing this training, learners will be able to:

Define Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT).

Differentiate between Standard and Surgical ANTT.

Identify and protect key parts and key sites.

Apply effective hand hygiene practices.

Select and use PPE correctly.

Set up and maintain a sterile field.

Perform clinical procedures using ANTT.

Recognise and correct breaches in aseptic technique.

Document ANTT procedures accurately.

Demonstrate accountability and professional practice in infection prevention.

Frameworks & Standards

This course is designed in line with:

NHS & Healthcare Infection Prevention Standards

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on hand hygiene and asepsis

Legal and Professional Responsibilities in safeguarding patient safety

Successful completion contributes 2 CPD points toward the 35 hours (including 20 participatory hours) required for NMC revalidation within a three-year cycle.

£6.00

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

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