There is a common misconception that sharps injuries are only of concern to medical and care staff. However it is not uncommon for people in other industries such as waste disposal to come into contact with used sharps.

In this course we’ll start by looking at some statistics relating to discarded needles, then define ‘sharps’ and look at the different types that can be found in ‘sharps litter’, ranging from needles, syringes and scalpel blades to broken glass, knives, scissors and nails.

It’s important to always handle discarded sharps safely so the course will take you through the equipment you need, including litter pickers, forceps, disinfectant sprays and gloves, along with the correct techniques you should employ to avoid injury.

This subject will be further expanded on by detailing the correct sharps handling procedures, including how to dispose of discarded sharps safely, how to remove disposable gloves to minimise cross-contamination, and correct hand washing procedures.

Finally, it’ll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you’re unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.

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COURSE MODULES

✓ Sharp Safety, The Basics

✓ Needlestick Injuries

✓ The Chain Of Infection

✓ Chances Of Infection

✓ Equipment

✓ Safe Handling Procedures

OUR COURSE FEATURES

✓ Developed By Industry Professionals

✓ Instant Accredited Certificate

✓ Instant Access To Course

✓ Fully Online Video Course

✓ Fully Online Course And Assessment

✓ Complete Course At Any Time

✓ Complete Course On Any Device

✓ Complete Course At Your Own Pace

WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?

This course is aimed at anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste whilst performing their day to day working activities.

This ranges from people working in healthcare to those in waste disposal with a wide range of other.

HOW DO I COMPLETE MY COURSE?

Completing your course is simply done in the following easy steps:

1} Select your course of choice, click the ‘BUY’ button to complete your purchase.

2} Once your purchase is successfully completed, you will receive an email with login details(username and password) to our e-learning portal dedicated to you so that you can access and complete your course whenever your want.

3} Once you have completed and passed your course, you will be able to download and print out your certificate.

For further enquiry, please contact us on 02034885367 or simply complete the contact form below.