Sharps Awareness Training

This sharps awareness course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

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 sharps awareness 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 then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps. It'll look at the responsibilities of employers and how they must use risk assessment to ensure workers safety, as much as possible.

Then, the sharps awareness course will take a detailed look at Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus

There'll be a section on the Chain of Infection, helping you to understand how an infection gets passed on, and what steps can be taken to break the chain and stop the process.

It'll look at the probability of picking up an infection from a needlestick injury, and the factors that can affect this.

It's important to always handle discarded sharps safely so the sharps awareness 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.

Why Choose This Sharps Awareness Course:

• Accredited by The CPD UK
• Free E - certificate available instantly upon completion of the Sharps Awareness course
• MCQ Exam and 24/7 Support Included
• Learn from industry experts
• High-quality e-learning study materials
• Self-paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform

How Will I Benefit?

• Boost your skills in sharps awareness
• Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field just in hours not years!
• Study a course that has been designed by industry experts.
• Save money and time by studying at your convenient time
• Have access to a tutor whenever you are in need

So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today!

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

The sharps awareness is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of sharps awareness, then this program is perfect for you.

Our online courses come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each course is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.

We pride ourselves on our supportive network of dedicated instructors and attentive customer service team who are dedicated to assisting you through your learning journey. Contact them at any time via email should you have any questions or queries.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the sharps awareness course into 6 user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of sharps awareness to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive sharps awareness course includes the following modules:

Advantages

Knowledge of the dangers associated with sharps, safe handling techniques and use of appropriate PPE will help you to protect yourself from the dangers.

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

There are a lot of courses in our health and safety and health and social care suites that would make great follow ups to this course and if you are in the adult social care sector then they would all provide valuable additions to your knowledge. Specific topics that compliment this directly are Diabetes Awareness and Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the sharps awareness course, you will be eligible to obtain your Free E - Certificate & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge applicable to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

• Inside the UK = £5.99
• International Students = £16.99

CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the sharps awareness course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK accredited certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. A hardcopy certificate can be obtained at a cost of £35.

This sharps awareness 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

• There are no academic entry requirements for this sharps awareness course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
• As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This sharps awareness course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

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