Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development

Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development - Providing International Training Courses in South Africa

Medical Waste Disposal

Why Attend

The Medical Waste Disposal constitutes an integral aspect of waste management which is an important part of environmental management. The Medical Waste Disposal is one of the key functions of a learner who embarks on a specialisation stream in waste management.

The learner will be able to explain the terminology and principles pertaining to the Medical Waste Disposal, discuss the regulatory requirements and potential impacts related to the disposal of medical waste.

Learners credited with this standard will be able to:

  • Explain the terminology and principles of medical waste disposal.
  • Explain the activities and resources related to medical waste disposal.
  • Apply regulatory requirements and performance standards for medical waste disposal.
  • Apply the minimum requirements for medical waste disposal.

Course Methodology

This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies, and syndicate work. It will include practical exercises that will allow all participants to use the knowledge they gained to demonstrate their skills in Medical Waste Disposal.

Target Audience

This course is beneficial for individuals in industries that generate medical waste. This course is also designed for individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in the cleanup efforts of areas or buildings contaminated with medical waste.


Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration: TBA

Unit Standard: 264476

NQF Level: 05

Number of Credits: 6


Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.za

NB:

When filling the online application form; please take note of your desired Training Month, Duration in Weeks and Training Session. This will give us the exact dates you will be attending your classes.

Also note that Tuition Fees must be paid upfront on or before training start date. This is to ensure that all resources are made availabe for you before you start. You will not be allowed into training if fees are not paid and verified.

Also note that Tuition Fees Cancellations must be made 14 business working days before the starting date of training. This will allow us to do a 50% refund of the total amount paid. If cancellations are made thereafter note that no refund will be made to delegates.

Tuition Fees include teas and lunch as well as either a laptop or tablet which a delegate will take home free of charge.

Tuition Fee DOES NOT include Accommodation, Dinners and other Extra Curricular Activities or Incidentals. Delegates are expected to fund this on their own. AATICD will not be held accountable for any incidents to delegates.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.


Course Outline

  • Medical waste collection and operations
    • Definition of hazardous waste
    • How to classify waste
    • Recordkeeping requirements
    • Waste container selection
    • Accumulation point and satellite management
    • Safety and health program for medical waste operations
    • Site characterization and analysis
    • Site control
  • Medical surveillance and engineering controls
    • Medical surveillance
      • Employees covered
      • Frequency of medical examinations
      • Content of medical examinations and consultations
      • Examination by a physician and costs
      • Information provided to the physician
      • Physician written opinion
      • Recordkeeping
    • Engineering controls
      • Engineering controls, work practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • PPE selection
      • Totally encapsulating chemical protective suits
      • PPE program
  • Handling drums and containers
    • Opening drums and containers
    • Material handling equipment
    • Radioactive wastes
    • Shock sensitive wastes
    • Laboratory waste packs
    • A sampling of drum and container contents
    • Shipping and transport
    • Tank and vault procedures
  • Decontamination
    • Decontamination procedures
    • Equipment and solvents
    • Personal protective clothing and equipment
    • Unauthorized employees
    • Commercial laundries or cleaning establishments
    • Showers and change rooms
  • Emergency response to hazardous substance release
    • Emergency response plan
    • Elements of an emergency response plan
    • Procedures for handling emergency response
    • Skilled support personnel
    • Specialist employees
    • Training
      • First responder awareness level
      • First responder operations level
      • Hazardous materials technician
      • Hazardous materials specialist
      • On scene incident commander
      • Trainers
      • Refresher training
      • Medical surveillance and consultation
    • Chemical protective clothing
    • Post emergency response operations
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