Safer Sharps Protocols and Injury Prevention

This course equips dental teams to prevent sharps injuries through increased awareness, safe working practices, and correct incident management.

Course Overview

This course equips the entire dental team with the essential knowledge and skills to handle sharps safely, prevent injuries, and manage incidents effectively. By embedding safer sharps protocols, this training helps reduce health risks and ensures your practice complies with UK health and safety standards, including HTM 01-05 guidance.

Format and Assessment

You will be provided with a comprehensive coursebook to study, followed by an online assessment. A pass mark of 80% is required to earn your downloadable certificate. Should you not pass on your first attempt, you will have the opportunity to review the course content and retake the assessment at no extra cost. The platform also provides options for feedback and reflection to support your learning.

Aims

This course aims to educate dental teams on preventing sharps injuries through enhanced awareness, the adoption of safe working practices, and correct post-exposure management.

Objectives

Learners will be able to understand:

• What constitutes a sharps injury and common causes.
• How to implement safe sharps practices and handling techniques.
• The correct procedures for the safe disposal of sharps.
• How to respond to and manage a sharps injury incident.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will gain a clear understanding of:

• The definition and risks associated with an inoculation injury.
• The correct procedures for managing an inoculation injury.
• The legal requirements and benefits of using safer sharps.
• The essential documentation required to ensure staff and patient safety.

GDC Development Outcomes

B, C