Needles & Sharps Training
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Needles & Sharps Training
Duration 2 hours
Last audited March 27th 2026
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Needles and Sharps training course teaches those working with needles and sharps, particularly in the health and social care industry, how to use and dispose of them safely to reduce the likelihood of injury. It outlines the risks associated with sharps use, the practices to avoid and the actions to take in the event of an accident.
This course outlines best-practice guidelines for the safe use and disposal of sharps equipment and details key sharps-related legislation to ensure both employers and employees are aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the safe use of sharps.
It is estimated that approximately 100,000 sharps-related injuries occur in UK hospitals and across the health sector every year. Therefore, it's vital that everyone handling sharps can do so safely.
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Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Written in compliance with the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
Developed by healthcare professionals
Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.
10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand what sharps are in the health and social care industry.
- Explain the risks posed by unsafe practices when using sharps.
- Detail who is at risk of sharps exposure.
- Outline when workers might encounter sharps.
- Demonstrate how to safely handle sharps.
- Demonstrate how to safely dispose of sharps using best practices.
- Outline the legal duties relating to the safe use of sharps.
- Explain what actions to take in the event of a sharps-related accident.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
Recommended renewal:
1 year
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: What are Sharps?
What are sharps, what is a sharps injury, who is at risk of a sharps or needlestick injury, risks associated with sharps injuries, facts about sharps and needlestick injuries.
Module 2: Sharps and the Law
Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013, employer and employee responsibilities, reasonably practicable, further key sharps-related legislation, reducing sharps-related injuries, protecting workers and risk assessments.
Module 3: Safe Use of Needles and Sharps
When do most sharps injuries occur, best practices for sharps use, medical device markings, hand hygiene, hand hygiene and PPE, practices that increase the likelihood of sharps injuries, 'nevers' of sharps use, reporting a sharps injury and safer sharps.
Module 4: Safe Disposal of Sharps
Waste stream segregation, implementing waste segregation systems, sharps boxes, disposing of sharps and regulatory bodies.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This Needles and Sharps training course is suitable for anyone working in the healthcare industry in both the private and public sectors. This includes those working in the medical sector and in health and social care, such as nurses, doctors and surgeons.
It is aimed at the use, disposal and management of sharps and needlesticks within the medical sector. This course outlines the legal responsibilities of managers, employers and employees, as well as what actions should be taken to comply with their legal requirements.
However, the course may also be of interest to others handling sharps, including tattooists, veterinary staff, prison officers, etc.
If you work in a clinical environment, then you might also be interested in our Infection Control & Prevention Training Course.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Sarah Duffy
Adult Social Care Consultant
Sarah Duffy is the founder of Duffy & Co Consultancy, a specialist service supporting Adult Social Care providers to deliver safe, high-quality care and achieve compliance with CQC regulations and the fundamental standards. Duffy & Co work collaboratively with providers to strengthen governance, improve outcomes, and embed best practice. The team, which includes specialist consultants on a wide range of skills, bring a wealth of expertise, including general and learning disability nurses, former CQC inspectors, social workers, best interests assessors, and professionals with experience in local authority and provider settings. Together, they help organisations navigate regulatory requirements, build robust systems, and foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
How do you make your courses?
All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.
We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.
By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.
