Needles and Sharps
£20 + VAT
This course is perfect for people that work in the healthcare environment and need to know about handling needles and sharps. The law surrounding needle usage and disposal will be covered, as well as best practice to ensure risks is minimised.
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All about this course
Needles and sharps are something that everyone working in the health care industry should have good knowledge on. In this course we will be looking at the laws surrounding sharps, how employees can keep themselves protected, as well as using needles and sharps safely and why it is so important to.
This course is perfect for nurses, healthcare assistants and anyone else who works with needles and sharps in their role.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers all required legislation and practices
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Sharps and Needles
In our first unit it will be exploring what needles and sharps are and what the risks could be to individuals and staff that don’t handle needles and sharps correctly.
Sharps and the Law
In this unit we will be exploring the legislations on using and disposing of needles and sharps and why they have been put in place.
Protecting Employees
This unit will look at how to carry out risk assessments to help prevent exposure to hazards as far as reasonably possible.
Using Needles and Sharps Safely
This unit will look at the safe usage of sharps, it will also look at the types of injury that can be caused by sharps and how these can be dealt with.
Disposing of Needles and Sharps Safely
In our final unit it will look at the importance of disposing needles and sharps safely and how this is carried out in line with the regulations and legislations.
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Skills for Care endorsed
One of the most recognisable care brands in the UK, Skills for Care provides best practice guidance throughout the care sector. Skills for Care are renowned for strong leadership within the industry and carry out detailed research to ensure that care workers are able to continually reach high standards of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Needles and Sharps course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Needles and Sharps course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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