Infection ControlAcademy Australia

For aged care workers

Infection Control Training for Aged Care Workers

Two routes to the same certificate: the full course and assessment, or the assessment only for experienced workers. Pay A$39 only when you pass.

  • 100% online
  • Written for aged care
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Certificate names your sector
Recommended for new starters

Full course + assessment

9 modules on hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning, spills, waste and outbreaks, then the assessment. Free to study, with your progress saved.

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For experienced workers

Assessment only

Already trained or working in the field? Demonstrate your knowledge in a 20-question assessment based on Australian national guidelines.

Start the assessment

Both lead to the same certificate · 80% pass mark · A$39 only after you pass · verifiable ID and QR code

Content last reviewed October 2026.

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A$39

One-off payment · No subscription

  • About 30–40 minutes
  • 9 modules
  • 20-question assessment
  • Phone, tablet or computer

Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain how infections spread and how to break the chain
  • Clean your hands at the right moments, the right way
  • Choose, put on and remove PPE safely
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and shared equipment
  • Manage spills, waste, linen and sharps
  • Recognise and report possible outbreaks
  • Apply infection control to aged care tasks
  • Know when to stay home and who to tell

Skills you'll gain

Hand hygienePPE donning & doffingStandard precautionsCleaning & disinfectionSpill managementWaste & sharpsOutbreak responseAged Care

Content is based on the NHMRC Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare and sector guidance, with sources listed on every module.

Audience

Who is this training for?

Older people are more vulnerable to infection, and aged care work involves close personal care every shift. This course applies infection control to the tasks you actually do.

Aged care workers

Residential and community aged care roles.

Personal care workers

Daily personal care and hygiene support.

Home care workers

Care delivered in people's own homes.

Assistants in nursing

AINs working alongside clinical teams.

Lifestyle and support staff

Activities, meals and everyday support.

New starters

People preparing for their first aged care role.

More for your role: Home care workers · Infection control in aged care guide

Why it matters

Why infection control matters in aged care

Influenza, COVID-19, gastroenteritis and urinary tract infections can spread quickly through a facility and become serious for frail older people. Providers manage infection risks under the Aged Care Quality Standards, and every worker's habits are part of that.

  • Showering and personal hygiene
  • Continence care and toileting
  • Helping with meals
  • Handling linen and laundry
  • Using hoists, commodes and shared equipment
  • Wound and skin care support
  • Moving between residents' rooms
  • Responding to vomiting or diarrhoea

How it works

Learn first, pay last

  1. 1

    Complete the course — or go to the assessment

    Work through the nine modules at your own pace. Already experienced? Go directly to the assessment.

  2. 2

    Pass the assessment

    20 multiple-choice questions, 80% to pass. Unlimited attempts — a retry keeps your answers and flags only what to review.

  3. 3

    Enter your details and pay A$39

    Add the name for your certificate and pay securely on our site.

  4. 4

    Get your certificate

    Download it straight away. A copy is emailed to you, with an ID and QR code employers can verify.

Course content

9 focused modules

  1. 01How infections spread
  2. 02Hand hygiene
  3. 03Personal protective equipment
  4. 04Respiratory hygiene
  5. 05Cleaning and disinfection
  6. 06Blood and body fluid spills
  7. 07Waste, linen and sharps
  8. 08Precautions and outbreaks
  9. 09Infection control in aged careAged Care

Ready to take the assessment?

Pass with 80% to unlock your Aged Care certificate for A$39. Unlimited attempts.

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Aged Care questions

Is this course suitable for someone new to aged care?+

Yes. It explains infection control in plain English with aged care examples, so it works well before your first shift or as a refresher.

Does it cover home care as well as residential care?+

Yes. The aged care module includes working in clients' homes, where you often work alone without on-site supplies.

Will an aged care employer accept the certificate?+

Many employers accept awareness training for induction and refreshers, but requirements vary. Check with your employer if you're unsure.

Does it replace my facility's own training?+

No. Always follow your facility's procedures and any training your employer provides — this course gives you the foundation.

How long does it take and what does it cost?+

About 30–40 minutes. The course and assessment are free; the certificate is A$39 after you pass.

General questions about pricing, verification and accreditation status are answered on our FAQ.