Course Overview

 

This is a one-day certificate course on the management of occupational exposure to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) following a needlestick/sharps or contamination incident in a healthcare setting. The course specifically focuses on post-exposure risk assessment, post-exposure prophylaxis, policy & procedures and occupational implications. The training course is suitable for doctors and nurses who are at risk of and/or responsible for managing needlestick, sharps and contamination incidents in a healthcare setting. 

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The course will be delivered via a combination of

• pre-course reading material and

• a one-day online training session via Zoom. 

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The course will cover the following key topics:

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• Introduction

• Legislation - UK, India and Other countries

• Disease overview - Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV

• Post-sharps or contamination incident management - Immediate actions, risk assessment, golden hour, post-exposure prophylaxis, blood tests and monitoring

• Fitness for work implications

• Policies and procedures

• Case scenarios

• Questions and answers session

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The delegates will learn 

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• Background information on BBVs – Hep B, Hep C and HIV

• Legal responsibilities

• Management of incidence potentially involving exposure to a BBV: Immediate actions, risk assessment, post-exposure prophylaxis & follow-up

• Managing occupational (career) implications

• Best practice and current guidance on writing policy

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If you are interested in this course and wish to apply or get more information, please complete the application form given at the following link

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Application for a Training Course in Occupational Health

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