Clinical Skills

Master the hands-on skills tested in your clinical exam. Tap steps to track your progress.

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Hand Hygiene
No time limit
1

Remove jewelry (rings, watches)

2

Turn on water and wet hands thoroughly

3

Apply soap and lather all surfaces of hands

Critical Step — Fail if missed
4

Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds

Critical Step — Fail if missed
5

Clean under fingernails and between fingers

Critical Step — Fail if missed
6

Rinse hands with fingertips pointing down

7

Dry hands with clean paper towel

Critical Step — Fail if missed
8

Use paper towel to turn off faucet

9

Discard paper towel

Pro Tips

  • This skill is ALWAYS tested — master it completely
  • Count to 20 slowly or sing 'Happy Birthday' twice
  • Keep hands lower than elbows throughout