Sharps Awareness

The Sharps Awareness training course is designed to educate healthcare professionals, care staff, and social care workers about the safe handling, disposal, and management of sharp objects in care settings.

  • Suitable for: Nurses and HCAs

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this Sharps Awareness training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

The Sharps Awareness training provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding sharps management and highlights working practices employed to prevent injury and infection. It is essential for anyone involved in the administration of medications, medical procedures, or any activities where sharp instruments are used, including nurses and support staff. Participants will learn about the risks associated with sharps, best practices for prevention of injury, and protocols for reporting incidents, ultimately ensuring a safer environment for both staff and the individuals in their care.

The clinical training course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Current legislation
  • Blood borne viruses
  • Reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences
  • The treatment of sharps injuries
  • Sharps disposal and waste management

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.