Mini course · Foundation level
Healthcare Waste Management
Segregate, handle and dispose of healthcare waste safely, for staff, patients and the planet.
What is Healthcare Waste Management?
Healthcare facilities produce general, infectious, sharps, pharmaceutical, chemical and radioactive waste. Poor segregation increases infection risk, costs and environmental harm. This course follows the WHO approach to healthcare waste: categories, segregation at source, colour coding principles, containers and labelling, safe handling, storage and transport, spill management, treatment options and waste reduction.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Classify described items into the correct healthcare waste categories
- Apply segregation at the point of generation
- Select appropriate containers and labelling
- Handle and store waste safely
- Respond correctly to a described spill
- Identify opportunities to reduce healthcare waste
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1Types of Healthcare Waste
14 minFree preview· Course content
Types of Healthcare Waste
Categories and their risks.
2Segregation and Containers
16 min· Course content
Segregation and Containers
Available after you enroll.
3Handling, Storage and Spills
16 min· Course content
Handling, Storage and Spills
Available after you enroll.
4Treatment and Waste Reduction
14 min· Course content
Treatment and Waste Reduction
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Are colour codes the same everywhere?
No. Colour coding varies by country. Always follow your local system.
Is pharmaceutical waste covered?
Yes, including expired and partly used medicines.
Is it relevant for dental clinics?
Yes. Dental waste types are included.
Does it cover environmental sustainability?
Yes. The final lesson covers waste reduction.