
Handle and Dispose Waste (Basic)
KWSH-CLIN-B-019
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Course Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION / AIMS
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the requirements for handling and collection of different types of waste
- Differentiate different types of wastes
- Demonstrate proper methods of bag closure, handling and collection
- Demonstrate procedures for handling common problems
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to universal or standard precaution
- Performing Hand hygiene
- Donning and removing Personal protective equipment
- Types of wastes in healthcare
- Principles and considerations for waste collection
- Methods for waste handling, collection and disposal
- Infectious waste bags and containers
- Sharps
- Chemical waste
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Radioactive waste
- Handling common problems
Please Note:
A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.
Target Participants
Therapy Aides, Nursing Aides, Patient Care Assistants, and Healthcare Assistants
Course Details
Course Fees: $87.42 (excluding GST)
Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporeans/ PRs and 45% for foreign staff working in eligible community care organisations.
Please register for the course via AIC Learning Management System (LMS 2.0).
Contact us:
(65) 6422-1300
CTI@kwsh.org.sg