Sharps Safety & Needlestick Prevention - Online Inservice
Needlestick and other sharps injuries remain a persistent and serious occupational hazard for healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care, home health, and outpatient settings. These injuries not only carry the risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but they also create significant emotional and psychological stress for the affected worker.
This comprehensive course is designed specifically for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), and other direct care providers who frequently encounter sharps in their daily duties - whether through direct patient care, assisting licensed staff, or managing the environment where sharps are used.
Objectives
Upon conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- State the estimated number of annual sharps industries int he United States.
- Define risky behaviors and identify common causes of sharps injuries in healthcare settings.
- Recognize which bloodborne pathogen has the highest transmission risk following a needlestick injury.
- State the immediate and follow-up steps required after a sharps injury occurs.
- Describe safe sharps disposal practices.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction to Needlestick and Sharps Injuries
Chapter 2: Risks, Hazards, and Bloodborne Pathogens
Chapter 3: Prevention Strategies and Safe Sharps Handling
Chapter 4: Post-Exposure Protocols and Reporting
Chapter 5: References
Price: $10.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Kendall Moore
Kendall is a 2022 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Tyler Junior College with an Associate Degree in Nursing and completed Pacific College of Health and Science’s RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program in 2026, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.
In addition to her academic and professional accomplishments, Kendall serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Pedagogy Education, where she oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and contributes as an educational course author. Her combination of leadership experience, clinical knowledge, and passion for holistic health reflects her ongoing commitment to advancing both patient care and healthcare education.
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