Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste

Course # 11124NAT

This course is designed for people who may come into contact with sharps and cytotoxic and/ or infectious waste as part of their role. This includes but is not limited to medical and homecare, construction, demolition, cleaning, grounds maintenance, public transport, accident scenes, and many other job roles and industries.

You will learn how to safely handle and dispose of sharp objects, infectious and cytotoxic waste as well as the knowledge to understand the health risks of mishandling sharps, cytotoxic and infectious waste.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

11124NAT – Course in Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste
NAT11124001 – Remove sharps and infectious waste safely

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Important Information regarding Online Learning – you have a total of 60 days to complete the course in its entirety from the date of your practical assessment. *Important note: 60 days includes any resubmission of your assessment if required.

Please note there are no refunds if you do not complete your course within this timeframe.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret policy, procedural and legislative documents.

Oral and written communication skills to clarify/follow instructions and complete report documentation

Physically implement hazard control, use personal protective equipment and infection prevention, apply safe manual handling techniques, handle and dispose of sharps and infectious waste using available resources and equipment.

Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Practical scenarios:

Scenario 1 – basic disposal of a single exposed sharp:

Scenario 2 – complex disposal of multiple exposed and hidden sharps

Scenario 3 – disposal of infectious waste

Documentation: – Completion of 2 risk assessment forms (1 each for scenario 2 & 3).

Verbal questioning and explanations – These 5 oral questions must be answered by each student.

Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of 15 multiple choice questions to be completed at the end of the training session. This can be conducted as an open book assessment and students are able to refer to their Learners resource material. The student must successfully answer all questions.

From $200 per person

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