PPE How to Use Personal Protective Equipment in a Disability Service Setting

Course Overview

This course provides a technical and practical guide to the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within disability support environments. It focuses on the customization of PPE protocols to suit specific support tasks—ranging from routine personal care to high-intensity clinical procedures—ensuring the safety of both the participant and the worker.

Aligned with NDIS Practice Standards and clinical hygiene guidelines, this training moves beyond simple “wearing” of equipment to mastering the critical “donning and doffing” sequences that prevent self-contamination and the spread of pathogens.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify the different types of PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection) and when each is required based on a risk assessment.

• Master the correct clinical sequence for donning (putting on) PPE to ensure full protection.

• Master the high-risk sequence for doffing (taking off) PPE to avoid contaminating yourself or the environment.

• Understand the limitations of PPE and the necessity of performing hand hygiene before and after use.

• Execute safe disposal methods for used PPE in accordance with clinical waste management protocols.

• Navigate communication challenges while wearing PPE, ensuring the participant feels safe and informed during care.

• Maintain documentation regarding PPE stock levels and any incidents involving equipment failure or contamination.

Designed For

• Disability support workers and personal care assistants.

• NDIS providers and team leaders conducting safety competency checks.

• Residential care staff and community health workers.

• Allied health assistants and student placement participants.

• Family members and primary carers providing high-intensity or clinical support at home.