
The Diploma in Hospital Waste Management Assistant is a specialized training program designed to prepare students for essential roles in healthcare waste management and environmental safety.
This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to safely handle, classify, dispose of, and manage biomedical waste in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Students learn about regulatory guidelines, technologies, and best practices for minimizing risk and ensuring public health. Graduates are in demand for vital positions that directly contribute to a safe, compliant, and eco-friendly healthcare environment.
What Will You Learn?
- Understanding hospital waste types: infectious, hazardous, general, and recyclable waste
- Regulations and guidelines (e.g., Biomedical Waste Management Rules)
- Correct use of color-coded bins and segregation techniques
- Safe collection, transport, storage, and disposal of biomedical waste
- Operation and basic maintenance of waste treatment equipment (autoclaves, incinerators, shredders)
- Infection control and workplace safety procedures
- Use of PPE, spill management, and emergency response
- Record-keeping, documentation, and compliance reporting
- Communication and teamwork within hospital environments
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Healthcare Waste Management
Waste Classification and Segregation
Collection, Storage, and Transportation
Waste Treatment Technologies
Regulations and Compliance
Hygiene, Safety, and Infection Control
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Practical Training & Assessment
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