Biomedical Waste Management
Florida Department of Health
Biomedical Waste Management Training
"Initial" or "Refresher" training for employees who handle or transport biomedical waste as a part of their job responsibilities
In accordance with the State of Florida
Chapter 64E-16.003(2)(a) Florida Administrative Code
"All employees handling biomedical waste must receive annual training on the management of biomedical waste."
Biomedical Waste Management Training
Applies to generators and transporters of biomedical waste as well as storage and treatment facilities
" Initial" training must be provided for new personnel prior to the commencement of duties related to biomedical waste handling
"Refresher" training to be conducted annually for all personnel who handle biomedical waste
Fulfills Florida Department of Health, Chapter 64E-26 FAC initial and refresher training requirement
Certificate awarded to document successful completion of the training
The FDOH Biomedical Waste Management Training course outline includes:
- Definitions
- Identification
- Handling
- Segregation
- Storage
- Labeling
- Packaging
- Spill Contingency Plan
- Documentation & Recordkeeping
FAQWill I receive a certificate?Yes. At the end of each course you will be prompted to download and print your certificate to document fulfilment of the training requirementWill I be able to pick-up where I left off or do I have to start the course from the beginning?You will be able to continue where you left off; stop and start at anytime. However, you are required to complete each chapter before moving on to the next chapterIs there a quiz?Yes. There is a quiz after each chapter. We want to make sure that you have a clear understanding of the course contentHow quickly will I receive the link for the training?Immediately. Once the payment is processed, a link to the training is immediately sent to the email provided at the time of the purchase and the purchaser can begin the course at anytime.If you are purchasing more than 2 course links - an email for the links will be sent within 1-4 hours after purchaseWhat is the process if I purchase 3 or more links?Once you have purchased the online training course and the payment is processed, a link to the training is immediately sent to the email provided at the time of the purchase and that person can begin the course at anytimeIf you are purchasing more than 2 course links, then follow the instructions at checkout - it includes submitting the following information:Once this information is received, all employees will receive a link within 1-4 hours and are enrolled in the course(s) - they can begin at anytime
- Employee name
- Employee email address
- Job title
One course/link must be purchased for EACH employee who will then be able to:
- Receive their unique login and have full access to the course(s)
- Work at their own learning pace
- Save where they left off and resume the course until it is completed
- Complete each chapter and quiz in sequence prior to moving on to the next chapter
- Retake the quiz and review previous lessons
- Receive a weekly reminder if the course has not been completed within the specified time
- Download outline(s) and handout(s)
- Download & print certificate