Overview

The notion that sharp instruments can only cause injuries to medical professionals is untrue. However, it is common for people in other industries like waste disposal to come into contact with used sharps. Used sharps and the environment where all the sharps and other instruments are taken (which includes needles, syringes, lancets etc) are defined as medical devices that can cause a patient to become ill or die if misused. These devices comes in number of shapes and sizes; however all the risk potential for injury is considered equally serious. During this Sharps Awareness course, we will examine some statistics related to discarded needles. Then define ‘sharps’ and look at the different types of sharps litter’ ranging from syringes, blades, knives, broken glasses, scissors and nails. It also covers the risks associated with sharps on both primary and secondary level. It will look at the roles and responsibilities of employers and how they must use risk assessment in order to ensure workers safety as much as possible. Then this sharp awareness course will cover Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Tetanus. You will learn how an infection spreads and whats steps can be taken to break the chain and stop it. It will examine the potential for infection through needlestick injury as well as the factors that caan contribute to this infection.

By the end of this course, you will well equipped with the skills and knowledge related to sharps. Once you have completed this course, you will earn the CPD Accredited Certificate of Completion. This will enhance your existing skills and make you standout in today’s competitive job market. So why wait?? Enrol in this course now and start learning instantly!