Practical Sharps Training
Practical Training for Staff Who May Come Into Contact With Discarded Needles and Drug Related Waste, And Also Be Involved In The Removal Of Drug Needles And Drug Related Waste.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Maximum Delegates per course: 15 people
Who should take this Training?
Those who will be involved in the searching and removal of Sharps
Course Aims: For staff to gain a understanding of the following
- Drug Needles and Drugs Litter, why are they being discarded?
- Types of Drugs on the streets and the specific risks to staff members.
- First Aid in regards to needle stick injuries
- Blood Born Infections and the risks they hold.
- Understanding of the drug needles and drugs litter out in the communities.
- Discarded Needles and Drugs Litter (Outdoors) In-Depth advice in the art of reducing the risks in regards to discarded needles and litter in an outdoor setting. Plus how to best conduct an outdoor search / removal of Drug Needles and Drug related material.
- Discarded Needles and Drugs Litter (Indoors) In-depth advice in the art of reducing the risks in regards to discarded needles and litter in an indoor setting. Plus how to best conduct a search plan in regards to indoor searching / removal (including the risks of Traps)
- Personal Protective Equipment.
- Legislation in place in regards to Drug Needles and Drugs Litter (Removal/Transportation/Disposal).
- Informing and Recording measures
- Summary and Questions
Course Fees
In-House training
Cost: £600 that is for a maximum15 staff
(Extra staff on the same course will be charged at the rate of £80 per person)
(Contribution to Travel and Accommodation may be necessary)
