Needles and Sharps Training
Prevent risks, reduce injuries, and improve safe working practices with our CPD-accredited needles and sharps training.
Last updated: June 2026
Regular price
£196.00
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- Duration: 3h 3m
- Life Time Access
- Unlimited Free Retake Exam
Duration: 3h 3mCPD Points: 4
What you'll learn
- Recognise common sharps hazards and follow safer handling steps confidently
- Identify infection risks linked to unsafe sharps handling in clinical environments
- Understand COSHH duties and RIDDOR reporting rules across healthcare settings
- Follow safer injection methods and correct the sharps disposal guidelines properly
- Respond correctly after sharps injuries using approved workplace procedures safely
- Learn risk assessment methods and workplace safety monitoring systems clearly
About course
Needlestick injuries and unsafe sharps disposal can place healthcare workers at risk of serious infections, emotional stress, and workplace disruption. Even a small mistake can lead to long-term consequences if procedures are not followed correctly. Our CPD-accredited needles and sharps training helps you understand safer handling methods, exposure prevention, and correct disposal procedures within healthcare settings.
The Needles and Sharps Course is designed for nurses, carers, healthcare assistants, dental teams, laboratory staff, support workers, and community practitioners who regularly handle medical sharps. It is suitable for professionals working in hospitals, care homes, clinics, and other healthcare environments where reducing exposure risks and maintaining safe working practices are essential responsibilities every day.
Moreover, this Needles and Sharps Training Online programme explains common causes of sharps injuries, infection risks, and the importance of following safe working procedures. You’ll learn about bloodborne viruses, workplace responsibilities, personal protective equipment, and exposure response procedures while supporting safer care standards across healthcare and social care settings.
In addition, this Needles and Sharps Course Online course covers safe handling techniques, disposal procedures, UK regulations, COSHH requirements, RIDDOR reporting duties, and post-exposure follow-up processes. It also explores incident investigations, workplace risk assessments, safer injection practices, and safety improvement approaches linked to current UK healthcare guidance and professional expectations.
For those searching for reliable Needles and Sharps Courses in the UK, this career-focused learning programme is fully aligned with current UK standards and healthcare guidelines. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a free digital certificate to support your professional credibility, career progression, and workplace compliance knowledge. Study at your own pace with flexible online learning and dedicated learner support available whenever needed.
Get started today and gain essential sharps safety knowledge, stronger workplace confidence, and safer healthcare working practices.
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CPD Service Accredited
Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.
UKRLP Registered Provider
We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.
AoHT Accredited
We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.
Course Curriculum
6 sections • 36 lectures
- Section Overview of Introduction to Needles, Sharps, and Safe Handling
- Understanding Needles, Sharps, and Their Uses
- Common Workplace Settings and Exposure Risks
- Sharps-Related Hazards and Injury Statistics in the UK
- Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Workers
- The Importance of Sharps Safety Culture
- Section Highlights of Introduction to Needles, Sharps, and Safe Handling
This Needles and Sharps Training is suitable for:
- Nurses
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Dental Nurses
- Laboratory Technicians
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We offer a wide range of online courses designed to support professional development across multiple industries, including business, health and social care, health and safety, education, and personal development. All our courses are CPD Accredited, flexible, and fully online.
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