Expertise
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with years of experience in the field and understand the environment.
Course overview
Our Safe Handling of Sharps Training is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage sharps safely, reducing the risk of injuries and infections. Ensuring the safe handling of sharps is essential for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, especially for professionals who frequently encounter sharps in their daily tasks.
Participants in our Safe Handling of Sharps Training will learn how to:
- Identify different types of sharps and their potential risks.
- Implement safe handling procedures to minimise exposure to sharps injuries.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively.
- Respond to sharps injuries with appropriate first aid and reporting procedures.
- Ensure proper disposal of sharps to maintain a safe environment.
- Understand and comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
Comprehensive Training and Resources
We provide a comprehensive suite of training, tools, coaching, and resources designed to support the safe handling of sharps. Our Safe Handling of Sharps Training empowers professionals to handle sharps confidently and safely, ensuring the protection of themselves and others in the workplace.
Key Areas Covered by the Course
- Understanding Sharps: Gain knowledge about different types of sharps and their associated risks.
- Risks and Hazards: Learn to identify and mitigate the dangers of sharps injuries and infections.
- Safe Handling Procedures: Master best practices for using and disposing of sharps.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Understand the correct use of PPE to prevent injuries.
- Emergency Response: Know the steps to take in case of a sharps injury, including first aid and reporting.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about health and safety regulations and ensure workplace compliance.
Training outcomes
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment, which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This training is nationally recognised:
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Certificate of Completion. This training is non-nationally recognised.
The RTO responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates is:
Intrinsic Safety trading as Rescue Group Training
RTO No. 45803
Training content
Our detailed course outline ensures a thorough grasp of:
Infectious Disease Transmission
- Common Types of Sharps and Infectious Waste
- Consequences of Exposure
- Infection Control
- Transmission of Disease
- Agents of Infection
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Communicable Diseases
Infection Control Precautions
- Standard Precautions
- Personal Hygiene
- Hand Hygiene Principles
- Effective Hand Washing
Infection Control Precautions
- Standard Precautions
- Personal Hygiene
- Hand Hygiene Principles
- Effective Hand Washing
Hazard Management Principles
- Risk Management Terms
- Communicating Risk
- Estimating Risk
- Identifying Hazards
- Assessing Risk
- Determining Likelihood
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Choosing the Right Controls
- Effectiveness of Controls
- Record Keeping
Handling Infectious Waste and Sharps
- Infectious Waste Disposal
- Reducing Risk of Waste Handling
- Handling Infectious Waste
- Handling Contaminated Sharps
- Needle Stick Injury Management
Assessment
We provide a well-rounded assessment process that encompasses both practical tasks and scenarios, as well as written theory assessments, throughout the training. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough evaluation of your skills and knowledge, allowing you to demonstrate your competency in real-world application and theoretical understanding.
Specific assessment tasks to be undertaken include:
- Respond to a Contaminated Sharps Incident – Practical
- Respond to an Infectious Waste Incident – Practical
- Respond to Exposure – Practical
Training mode/duration
Course Duration & Modes
- Face to Face Training: 4-hour intensive, hands-on session.
Each format is tailored to different learning styles and schedules, ensuring effective and efficient Safe Handling of Sharps Training.
Location
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by Rescue Group Training.
Safe Handling of Sharps Training
Safe Handling of Sharps Training suitable for all industries
Our Safe Handling of Sharps Training course is ideal for individuals in various professions, including healthcare, cleaning, waste disposal, and laboratory settings. The course delivery focuses on practical skills and knowledge, ensuring participants are well-prepared to manage sharps safely.
More information
Entry requirements:
- Pre-Course Study: Depending on the course mode, online pre-course work may be required before the face-to-face session.
- Online Study Requirements: A computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar device with internet access is needed for online or pre-course studies.
Course Fees
- Group Bookings Only: Currently, we’re focusing on group training sessions. Individual course bookings are not available at this time.
- Your Guide to Policies: For detailed information on refunds and fee protection, please consult our Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook.
- Group Bookings: Custom payment solutions for every team. We’ll work with you to set up terms that align with your needs and ours.
For comprehensive details on your rights and responsibilities, including our complaints and appeals process, kindly refer to the Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook on our website.