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Sharps Awareness and Safety in Medical Environments Handling and Disposal

Created by: Open eLMS

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Last Updated 03/2025

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What you'll learn

Risks of Sharps

Proper Handling of Sharps

Correct Disposal Method

Response to Sharps Injury

Sharps Safety Culture

Skills covered in this course

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Description

This course looks at the handling and disposal of sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin. They include needles, scalpels, and broken glass used in laboratories.

What you'll learn:

Risks of Sharps
Proper Handling of Sharps
Correct Disposal Method
Response to Sharps Injury
Sharps Safety Culture

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Open eLMS

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Frequently Asked Questions

The handling and disposal of sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin in medical environments.

Needles, scalpels, and broken glass used in laboratories are the sharps examples this course covers.

In medical environments and laboratories, where needles, scalpels, and glass are part of routine work.

Because improperly disposed sharps can still puncture or cut skin, so the course treats disposal as equally important.

Anyone handling needles, scalpels, or broken laboratory glass in a medical environment.

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Sharps Awareness and Safety in Medical Environments Handling and Disposal training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 25 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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