The School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) is pleased to announce the "Medical Waste Management" training program as follows:
Target Audience: Staff of infection control departments/units at district-level hospitals and above; staff in charge of infection control in hospital departments (clinical and paraclinical); and leaders responsible for infection control at healthcare facilities.
Duration: 40 hours
Instructors: Hanoi Medical University
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. General Objective
To train healthcare personnel (physicians, nurses, technicians) with sufficient knowledge and correct practices regarding hospital infection control.
2. Specific Objectives
Knowledge Objectives
Present and explain the medical waste management process, including steps for minimization, identification, classification, collection, storage, transportation, recycling, treatment of medical waste, and monitoring of the implementation process in accordance with current regulations.
Attitude Objectives
Recognize the importance of proper medical waste management, contributing to the improvement of healthcare quality in medical facilities, and protecting the environment and public health.
Skill Objectives
- Correctly perform the steps in the medical waste management process;
- Collect data and evaluate the current status of medical waste management;
Develop a plan for a priority issue in medical waste management at their respective unit.
II. LEARNING METHODS
1. Theoretical Teaching/Learning Methods
Lectures: Provide necessary knowledge for learners regarding the course content.
Group Discussion: Each group consists of 4–5 learners, with a weekly discussion topic related to the lesson content.
Self-study: Learners proactively search for resources in libraries and on the internet to expand their knowledge.
Learning Support: Learners meet and exchange with the course coordinator and instructors directly or indirectly via email to address questions related to the lessons.
2. Practical Teaching/Learning Methods
Practical training consists of two forms: in-class exercises and practical training at the Infection Control Department of affiliated hospitals.
Materials: Handouts provided by instructors (PowerPoint).
III. DETAILED LECTURE SCHEDULE
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No. |
Topic Name |
Learning Objectives |
Number of Hours |
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Total |
Theory |
Practice |
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Lab |
Hosp. |
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1 |
Lesson 1. Overview of Medical Waste Management |
1. Concept of medical waste 2. Impact of medical waste on health and the environment |
06 |
02 |
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04 |
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2 |
Lesson 2. Classification, Collection, Storage, and Transportation of Medical Waste |
1. Introduction to Joint Circular No. 58/2015/TTLT-BYT-BTNMT 2. Solid medical waste management process |
12 |
04 |
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08 |
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3 |
Lesson 3. Medical Waste Treatment (Solid Waste/Wastewater) |
1. Principles of medical waste treatment 2. Methods for solid medical waste treatment 3. Methods for medical wastewater treatment |
08 |
06 |
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02 |
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4 |
Lesson 4. Minimization, Recycling, and Reuse of Medical Waste |
1. Concepts and principles of minimization, recycling, and reuse of medical waste 2. The "3R" concept |
06 |
02 |
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04 |
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5 |
Lesson 5. Planning for Medical Waste Management |
1. Concepts, principles, and planning process 2. Developing a plan for medical waste management |
08 |
04 |
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04 |
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Review, Examination, and Assessment |
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Opening/Closing Ceremony |
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Total Hours |
40 |
18 |
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22 |
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