Governing regulations

Regulated medical waste was first monitored on the federal level by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Today, however, the handling of regulated medical waste is more closely monitored on the state level, with each state enforcing different rules for the management of medical waste.

Course Overview

This course is designed to help you achieve a greater understanding of the types of medical waste that exist in healthcare workplaces, the types of hazards and risks associated with managing medical waste, the proper way to treat and dispose of medical waste, and what to do if an incident occurs with medical waste.

Who Must Take this Course?

Any healthcare professional that is associated with any Hospital, Healthcare Facility, Laboratory, Research center, Autopsy center, Nursing home for the elderly, or Blood bank that generates medical waste.

Course Format

Our Handling Medical Waste Safety Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, self-check questions, and a final exam.

Upon successful completion each student will receive Hard copy of completion certificate and can print a wallet card

Continuing education credits?

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) for completing this course.

Topics Covered