Sanitation & Disinfection
Learn proper cleaning, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization techniques used in professional practice.
AML Laser Academy
Online Safety and Infection Control Course
4-Hour Infection Control Training for Aesthetics, Healthcare, and Med Spa Professionals
This 4-hour online safety and infection control course is designed for healthcare, wellness, beauty, and aesthetic professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, medical students, hospital staff, midwives, social workers, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, surgeons, pharmacists, estheticians, laser technicians, med spa staff, and other professionals who need practical infection prevention and workplace safety training.
4-Hour Course
Focused professional training
100% Online
Self-paced access
Printable Certificate
Online verification available
Learn Anywhere
Anytime, any device
What You'll Learn
Master Infection Control, Safety, and Workplace Protection Essentials
This online infection control course provides essential training in safety, sanitation, disinfection, infection prevention, PPE, sharps awareness, biohazard safety, and workplace compliance, with content regularly updated to reflect current best practices.
Sanitation & Disinfection
Learn proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques, including essential protocols for safely processing tools and equipment used in professional practice.
PPE Best Practices
Understand appropriate personal protective equipment use.
Infection Prevention
Reduce the risk of infection with evidence-based protocols. Support infection prevention and control by understanding how diseases are transmitted and how appropriate control strategies can be implemented.
Sharps & Biohazard Safety
Handle, dispose of, and store sharps and biohazard materials safely.
Compliance & Documentation
Learn how infection control procedures, safety documentation, workplace records, and professional standards support regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
Client & Workplace Safety
Create a safe environment for clients, staff, your workplace, and the wider community, with guidance that reflects current best practices in infection control.
Why Choose Us?
Course Snapshot
The Online Safety and Infection Control Course is a self-paced training program designed to help professionals understand infection prevention, sanitation, disinfection, PPE, workplace safety, sharps awareness, biohazard safety, documentation, and compliance readiness.
This course supports healthcare, aesthetics, med spa, beauty, and wellness professionals who need practical safety and infection control training for professional practice.
- Course Name: Online Safety and Infection Control Course
- Course Length: 4 hours, completed at your own pace
- Format: Online, Self-Paced
- Designed For: Healthcare, aesthetics, med spa, beauty, wellness, and professional practice settings
- Topics Covered: Infection prevention, sanitation, disinfection, PPE, hand hygiene, sharps awareness, biohazard safety, workplace safety, documentation, and compliance readiness
- Certificate: Certificate of completion with online verification
- Instructors: Anastasia Andreani and Dr. Leo J. Capobianco, D.O., FAAEM
- Medical Review: Dr. Leo J. Capobianco, D.O., FAAEM, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director
- Resources: Students get access to expert-led, up-to-date training resources
Core Topics
You’ll learn best practices used to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment while helping protect clients, patients, employees, students, and your workplace through a structured online training program.
PPE Best Practices
Understand how to properly select, use, remove, and dispose of personal protective equipment to help reduce contamination risks.
Infection Prevention
Learn evidence-based infection prevention principles and practices that help reduce the spread of germs, pathogens, and workplace exposure risks while helping participants develop the ability to respond to outbreaks more effectively.
Sharps & Biohazard Safety
Understand how to safely handle, store, and dispose of sharps, contaminated materials, and biohazard waste.
Compliance & Documentation
Learn the importance of proper documentation, workplace procedures, safety records, and inspection readiness.
Client & Workplace Safety
Create a safer environment for clients, patients, staff, students, and professionals.
Course Overview
Professional Safety. Confident Practice.
This online infection control course provides essential training in safety, sanitation, disinfection, infection prevention, PPE, sharps awareness, biohazard safety, and workplace compliance, with content regularly updated to reflect current best practices.
You’ll learn best practices used to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment while helping protect clients, patients, employees, students, and your workplace through a structured online training program.
- Evidence-based infection control practices
- Sanitation, disinfection, and PPE training
- Workplace safety and contamination prevention
- Sharps and biohazard awareness
- Documentation and inspection readiness
- Practical strategies you can implement immediately
4-Hour Online Format
Complete the course through a structured student portal with self-paced lessons, knowledge checks, a final assessment, and a printable certificate of completion.
The curriculum is taught by Anastasia Andreani and Dr. Leo J. Capobianco, D.O., FAAEM, with medical review and clinical oversight provided by Dr. Capobianco.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
Designed to support safety and infection control training for professional practice.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Welcome & Course Overview
1.2 How the Course Works
1.3 Certificate Requirements
1.4 Pre-Course Knowledge Check
2.0 Fundamentals of Infection Control
2.1 What Infection Control Means
2.2 Why Infection Control Matters
2.3 Professional Responsibilities for Infection Prevention and Control
2.4 Cleanliness, Prevention, and Client Trust
2.5 Sepsis Awareness & Emergency Response, including recognizing warning signs and understanding when emergency medical attention may be necessary
3.0 Transmission & Prevention
3.1 Chain of Infection
3.2 Common Microorganisms
3.3 Direct and Indirect Transmission
3.4 Airborne and Surface Contamination
3.5 Breaking the Chain of Infection
4.0 Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization
4.1 Cleaning vs. Disinfection vs. Sterilization
4.2 Treatment Room Preparation
4.3 Surface Disinfection Procedures
4.4 Contact Time and Product Instructions
4.5 EPA-Registered Disinfectants
4.6 Common Cleaning Mistakes
5.0 Personal Protective Equipment
5.1 Personal Protective Equipment Overview
5.2 Gloves and Proper Glove Use
5.3 Masks and Face Protection
5.4 Eye Protection and Face Shields
5.5 Gowns, Barriers, and Protective Supplies
5.6 When to Change Personal Protective Equipment
6.0 Hand Hygiene Protocols
6.1 Hand Hygiene Standards
6.2 Handwashing Technique
6.3 Hand Sanitizer Use
6.4 Clean vs. Dirty Zones
6.5 Cross-Contamination Prevention
6.6 Safe Daily Workflow
7.0 Client Care & Risk Assessment
7.1 Client Intake and Consultation
7.2 When Not to Perform a Service
7.3 Signs of Possible Infection
7.4 High-Risk Clients
7.5 Client Communication
7.6 Safe Service Modification
8.0 Treatment Environment & Workplace Safety
8.1 Treatment Area Setup
8.2 Linen Handling and Laundry Safety
8.3 Tool and Supply Storage
8.4 Product Safety and Labeling
8.5 Staff Responsibilities and Workplace Safety Procedures
8.6 Inspection Readiness, Feedback, and Daily Safety Performance
8.7 Environmental Controls & Ventilation
9.0 Sharps & Biohazard Safety
9.1 Sharps Safety Basics
9.2 Safe Disposal Procedures
9.3 Injection Safety & Device Re-use Prevention
9.4 Biohazard Awareness
9.5 Exposure Prevention
9.6 Post-Exposure Steps
9.7 Waste Handling Best Practices
10.0 Policies, Procedures & Documentation
10.1 Safety Policies and Procedures
10.2 Required Safety Records
10.3 Daily Cleaning Logs
10.4 Incident Reports
10.5 Client Records
10.6 Professional Documentation Standards, including workplace training, continuing education, and license renewal considerations
10.7 Compliance Best Practices, including documentation procedures, client consent, confidential record handling, and the secure management of professional information
11.0 Compliance & Professional Standards
11.1 State Safety Expectations
11.2 Board and Workplace Responsibilities
11.3 Cleaning Logs and Inspection Records
11.4 Professional Standards of Practice
11.5 When to Update Infection Control Procedures
11.6 OSHA Standards & Employee Safety
12.0 Real-World Scenarios & Review
12.1 Common Infection Control Mistakes
12.2 Scenario-Based Learning
12.3 Safety Checklist Review
12.4 Practical Workflow Review
12.5 Course Knowledge Review
13.0 Course Conclusion
13.1 Final Exam
13.2 Course Completion
13.3 Certificate of Completion
13.4 Next Steps for Professional Practice
Who This Course Is For
Built for Healthcare, Aesthetics, Med Spa, Beauty, and Wellness Professionals
Clinics
Med Spas
Estheticians
Healthcare Professionals
Wellness Professionals
Schools
Physicians
Nurses
Dentists
Pharmacists
Hospital Staff
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Physical Therapists
Laser Technicians
Med Spa Staff
...and more professionals committed to safety.
Raise the Standard of Safety in Your Practice
Complete the Safety & Infection Control course online at your own pace and gain practical knowledge to help protect clients, staff, and your professional environment.
Protect Clients &
Your Team
Apply best practices to reduce risk and create safer environments.
Meet Industry
Requirements
Stay compliant with state and industry standards with confidence.
Certificate
Verification
Students and employers can verify certificate validity on our website anytime.
Learn 100%
Online
Flexible, self-paced training you can complete anywhere, anytime.
Important Notice
Infection control, continuing education, workplace training, and license renewal requirements vary by profession, employer, state, licensing board, and regulatory agency. Completion of this course does not guarantee acceptance toward a specific licensing, certification, continuing education, or employment requirement. Students should verify applicable requirements directly with the appropriate organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Online Safety and Infection Control Course?
The Online Safety and Infection Control Course is a four-hour, self-paced training program covering infection prevention and control, sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, PPE, hand hygiene, sharps safety, biohazard awareness, workplace procedures, documentation, compliance readiness, and client safety.
Who should take this infection control course?
This course is designed for healthcare providers, clinical teams, medical office staff, estheticians, laser technicians, med spa staff, beauty and wellness professionals, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, schools, professional organizations, and others responsible for infection prevention and workplace safety.
Is this course online?
Yes. This Online Safety and Infection Control Course is completed online and is self-paced, so students can complete the training from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
How long is the course?
This is a four-hour, self-paced online course. Completion time may vary depending on the student.
Does this course include a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the course requirements receive a certificate of completion. Certificate validity can also be verified on the AML Laser Academy website.
What topics are covered in the course?
The course covers infection control foundations, how infections spread, sanitation, cleaning, disinfection, PPE, hand hygiene, cross-contamination, client safety, workplace safety procedures, sharps awareness, biohazard safety, documentation, compliance, inspection readiness, real-world scenarios, and final review.
Is this course helpful for med spa and aesthetics professionals?
Yes. This course supports med spa, aesthetics, beauty, wellness, and healthcare professionals who want practical infection control and workplace safety training for professional practice.
Does this course satisfy a specific state board or licensing requirement?
Requirements vary by employer, state board, licensing agency, profession, and organization. Some professionals may use infection control training to support continuing education, workplace training, or license renewal requirements. Students should confirm acceptance, documentation requirements, and renewal periods directly with the appropriate board, employer, or agency.
Is this a 4-hour Safety and Infection Control course for North Dakota professionals?
This course provides four hours of online safety and infection control training for aesthetics, healthcare, med spa, beauty, and wellness professionals. North Dakota and other state requirements may vary, so students should confirm current course acceptance and licensing requirements directly with the appropriate state board or regulatory agency.
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