EMT Lesson Plans

1.14 INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE – INFECTION CONTROL

Objectives: 1. Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques. (pp 35–37, Skill Drill 2-1)

2. Demonstrate how to properly remove gloves. (pp 36–38, Skill Drill 2-2)

Setup:

- GLO GERM product and UV light - 1 pair of gloves per student

Instructions to be read to students: “I am going to walk us through putting on and taking off medical gloves, donning a respirator, and handwashing.”

Precautions: Students should be performing all activities along with the instructor. Follow the script below but keep all students on the same activity. Anticipate a delay in handwashing unless you have a lot of sinks available.

Station Steps:

1. Have all students don gloves.

2. Spray the GLO GERM product on the outside of the gloves. Have students rub their hands together

3. Have students take gloves off as you demonstrate the procedure. Instruct them to use caution not to contaminate themselves.

4. Shine the UV light on their hands to see if they contaminated themselves – a glow will appear wherever the product residue is

5. Spray the GLO GERM product on participant’s hands. Have them rub their hands together.

6. Have them go to a sink and wash their hands thoroughly

7. Shine the UV light on their hands to see if they contaminated themselves - a glow will appear wherever the product residue is.