Infection ControlAcademy Australia

For healthcare, dental and clinic staff

Infection Control Training for Healthcare and Dental Staff

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 healthcare & dental
  • 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.

Dental assistant in a mask, hair cover and gloves preparing equipment

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 healthcare & dental tasks
  • Know when to stay home and who to tell

Skills you'll gain

Hand hygienePPE donning & doffingStandard precautionsCleaning & disinfectionSpill managementWaste & sharpsOutbreak responseHealthcare & Dental

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?

Clinics and dental practices are among the most infection-control-focused workplaces there are. Build a solid foundation before your first day, or refresh the essentials.

Dental assistants

Chairside and sterilisation support.

Assistants in nursing

AINs and patient care assistants.

Clinic receptionists

Front desk and waiting rooms.

Allied health assistants

Physio, OT and podiatry support.

Pathology and clinic support

Patient-facing support roles.

Nursing and health students

Preparing for placements.

More for your role: Dental assistants · Students and new workers

Why it matters

Why infection control matters in healthcare & dental

Patients may have wounds, devices or weakened immunity, and procedures can create splashes and aerosols. Health and dental services follow national standards and guidelines, and every staff member's practice counts.

  • Patient contact and examinations
  • Splash and aerosol-generating procedures
  • Handling instruments
  • Sharps and needles
  • Cleaning surfaces between patients
  • Waiting room respiratory hygiene
  • Specimens and waste
  • Transmission-based precautions

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 healthcare and dental settingsHealthcare & Dental

Ready to take the assessment?

Pass with 80% to unlock your Healthcare & Dental certificate for A$39. Unlimited attempts.

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Healthcare & Dental questions

Does this cover instrument sterilisation?+

It covers the principles of cleaning and reprocessing. Your practice will train you on its specific sterilisation equipment and procedures.

Is this suitable for nursing students?+

Yes — it's a useful foundation before placements. It doesn't replace accredited units within your qualification.

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.