Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) - Available Now

Welcome to our Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) online training module. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course duration is approximately 2 hours and will earn you 2 CPD points. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to finish this training.

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) – Course Content
1. Introduction to ANTT
• Definition and purpose of ANTT
• History and development of ANTT principles
• Importance in infection prevention and patient safety
• Legal and professional responsibilities
2. Principles of Aseptic Technique
• Key concepts of asepsis
• Standard vs. surgical ANTT
• Types of contamination and how they occur
• Chain of infection and how ANTT breaks it
3. Key Components of ANTT
• Key Parts – what they are and why they must not be touched or contaminated
• Key Sites – patient areas vulnerable to infection
• Maintaining asepsis: non-touch technique, sterile fields, barriers
4. Hand Hygiene
• WHO “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene”
• Handwashing vs. hand sanitising – when and how
• Role of gloves in ANTT (and their limitations)
5. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Types of PPE and correct use
• When PPE is required in ANTT
• Donning and doffing procedures
6. Equipment Preparation
• Identifying sterile and non-sterile equipment
• Opening and handling sterile packs
• Maintaining a sterile field
7. ANTT Procedure Steps
• Planning the procedure
• Setting up a sterile field
• Safe handling of equipment
• Disposal of waste and decontamination after the procedure
8. Practical Applications of ANTT
• Examples of procedures using ANTT:
• Wound dressing
• Urinary catheterisation
• Intravenous line management
9. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
• Breaching sterile field
• Incorrect glove use
• Poor preparation or planning
10. Documentation and Communication
• Recording ANTT procedures
• Communicating effectively with patients during the procedure
• Reporting breaches or incidents


The Learning Outcomes:
1. Define Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
2. Differentiate Between Standard and Surgical ANTT
3. Identify and Protect Key Parts and Key Sites
4. Apply Effective Hand Hygiene Practices
5. Select and Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Appropriately
6. Set Up and Maintain a Sterile Field
7. Perform Clinical Procedures Using ANTT
8. Recognise and Correct Breaches in Aseptic Technique
9. Document ANTT Procedures Accurately
10. Demonstrate Accountability and Professional Practice


We hope you find this module informative and beneficial for your professional development in Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT).

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly at 0208 3266 704 or email contact@trainhealthcare.com.

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Nursing and Midwife Council's (CPD Points).

Requirements:
It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.
Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points), should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.