Managing Sharps
Safe management of sharps is essential for protecting health and social care professionals and the people they support from injuries and potential exposure to blood-borne infections. Understanding the risks associated with sharps and following appropriate handling, disposal and incident response procedures can help create a safer working environment.
This CPD-accredited Managing Sharps course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, nurses, support workers and other professionals who may handle or work around sharps in health and social care settings. Learners will develop an understanding of sharps safety, risk assessment and prevention, safe handling and use of sharps, and appropriate responses to sharps injuries.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Sharps safety awareness
Safe handling and injury prevention
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build awareness of the risks associated with sharps in care settings.
Improve confidence in identifying and managing sharps-related risks.
Support safer handling and use of sharps in the workplace.
Reduce the likelihood of sharps injuries through effective prevention measures.
Improve awareness of appropriate responses following a sharps injury.
Did You Know?
Sharps injuries can expose workers to blood and potentially harmful infections. Safe handling, appropriate disposal and prompt reporting can help reduce the risks associated with sharps.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to Sharps Safety
Introduces sharps safety and explores the potential risks associated with needles, blades and other sharp instruments in health and social care environments.
Risk Assessment and Prevention
Covers how sharps-related risks can be identified and assessed and explores measures that can help prevent injuries and reduce exposure risks.
Safe Handling and Use of Sharps
Explores principles for handling and using sharps safely, including following appropriate workplace procedures and disposal practices.
Responding to Sharp Injuries
Covers appropriate actions following a sharps injury, including immediate response, reporting, escalation and seeking appropriate medical support.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. Care Workers
2. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
3. Support Workers
4. Nurses
5. Senior Carers
6. Residential & Nursing Home Staff
7. Domiciliary Care Staff
8. Healthcare Professionals
9. Agency Care Professionals
10. Health & Social Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited sharps safety training.
Explain common risks associated with sharps in health and social care settings.
Understand how sharps-related risks can be assessed and prevented.
Apply appropriate principles for the safe handling and use of sharps.
Understand the appropriate steps to take following a sharps injury.
FAQ
What is the Managing Sharps course about?
This course provides an understanding of sharps safety in health and social care settings. It covers risk assessment, injury prevention, safe handling and appropriate responses to sharps injuries.
Who should take this Managing Sharps course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses and other health and social care professionals who may handle or work around sharps as part of their role.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about sharps safety, risk assessment, prevention, safe handling and appropriate responses to sharps injuries.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to sharps safety and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Managing Sharps course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.
Ideal for one learner
£24
+VAT
Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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