Introduction:
Biomedical Waste & Sharps Safety is a critical healthcare training module designed to ensure safe handling, segregation, and disposal of biomedical waste—especially sharps such as needles, blades, and broken glass. This course highlights essential infection prevention practices, legal compliance requirements, and workplace safety measures to protect healthcare workers, patients, and the environment from exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens.
Scope:
This course covers the complete workflow of biomedical waste management in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and diagnostic centers, including:
- Biomedical waste categories and risk classification
- Color-coded segregation and disposal protocols
- Safe sharps handling and injury prevention
- Needle-stick injury response and post-exposure steps
- Biomedical waste storage, transport, and documentation
- Compliance with hospital policies and safety standards
Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand biomedical waste types and associated hazards
- Apply correct segregation practices using color-coded systems
- Handle and dispose of sharps safely without injury risk
- Follow safe procedures for needle-stick injury management
- Improve compliance with infection control and safety protocols
- Promote a safer healthcare environment through best practices
Who can enroll:
This course is suitable for:
- Nursing staff and clinical assistants
- Doctors, interns, and paramedical staff
- Laboratory technicians and phlebotomists
- Housekeeping and biomedical waste handlers
- Hospital administrators and safety officers
- Pharmacy staff involved in clinical/hospital operations
- Any healthcare professional handling biomedical waste and sharps
Study Content on TERRALEAP.COM
Learners will receive structured learning support through:
Video lessons (step-by-step demonstrations and real-world scenarios)
PDF study materials (guidelines, checklists, SOP formats, and revision notes)