The Sharps Training course is designed to educate learners on the safe handling, use, and disposal of sharps in healthcare and care environments. The course focuses on reducing the risk of injury, preventing infection, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
This programme supports individuals who work with or around sharps, helping them maintain safe working practices.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
• Healthcare professionals
• Care workers and support staff
• Nursing and clinical staff
• Cleaning and waste-handling staff
• Anyone working with sharps
Why Sharps Training Is Important
Sharps injuries can pose serious health risks, including exposure to infections. Proper training helps minimise accidents, protects staff and service users, and supports safe, compliant workplaces.
This course helps learners understand correct procedures for handling and disposing of sharps safely.
Course Content
The course covers key topics, including:
• Understanding what sharps are
• Risks associated with sharps injuries
• Safe handling and use of sharps
• Correct disposal methods
• Sharps containers and safety devices
• Responding to sharps injuries
• Infection prevention and control
• Legal and workplace responsibilities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will:
• Identify different types of sharps
• Handle and dispose of sharps safely
• Reduce the risk of sharps-related injuries
• Respond appropriately to incidents
• Follow health and safety standards
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate demonstrates training in sharps safety and compliance.
Important Notes
This course is educational and does not replace organisation-specific policies, risk assessments, or statutory health and safety training.
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£120.00
