SL Award in Safe Disposal of Sharps

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• What is a needle/sharp
• Where needles/sharps can be found
• Risks involved 
• How infections are transmitted 
• Different types of infections
• How to collect needles/sharps safely

None.

• Theoretical training and assessment.
• Practical training and assessment.

None required.

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

• A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
• A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
• A photographic employee ID card 
• A photographic ID card from an awarding body (e.g. IPAF, RTITB, NPORS)

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.