SHARPS AWARENESS
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
1h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This Sharp Awareness Online course is designed to raise awareness of sharps injuries. It is essential that everyone in the workplace is aware of their own safety and the safety of others when 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 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 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 needle-stick injury, and the factors that can affect this. 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.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
• Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the dangers associated with sharps, safe handling techniques and use of appropriate PPE will help you to protect yourself from the dangers.
• Anyone who may come into contact with sharps waste whilst performing their day to day working activities.
• Anyone wishing to develop knowledge and understanding related to health and safety issues and responsibilities.
• Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
• Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
The Sharp Awareness course is CPD approved by The CPD Certification Services. CPD approved courses are distributed under licence.
Reviews
Subjects
- Infection
- Injuries
- Equipment
- Chain of infection
- Needle
- Sharp Safety
- Needle stick Injuries
- Chances of Infection
- Safe Handling Procedures
- Handling procedures
Teachers and trainers (1)
Videotile online
elearning
Course programme
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ON THIS COURSE
- Sharp Safety, the Basics
- Needle stick Injuries
- The Chain of Infection
- Chances of Infection
- Equipment
- Safe Handling Procedures
WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENT DOES THIS COURSE USE?
The course’s assessment method is multiple choice questions. You are able to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will have 3 chances per module. All modules must have a 70% score to achieve a pass.
SHARPS AWARENESS