WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability Online Training

Protect the environment, reduce waste, and promote sustainable care with comprehensive Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability training designed specifically for healthcare and social care professionals across the UK.

This Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability Online Training course provides staff with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage waste safely, comply with current environmental legislation, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable working practices within healthcare and care settings.

Online Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability Training for Healthcare and Care Staff

This online Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability training module provides healthcare and social care workers with the knowledge needed to safely segregate waste, reduce environmental impact, improve recycling, conserve resources, and comply with current UK environmental legislation.

The course explores environmental sustainability, waste legislation, the Waste Hierarchy, waste segregation, clinical waste, recycling, reducing waste, energy conservation, water conservation, carbon footprint reduction, environmental risks, and staff responsibilities.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:
Nurses
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers
Senior Carers
Care Home Staff
Registered Managers
Deputy Managers
Domestic and Housekeeping Staff
Catering Staff
Maintenance Staff
Domiciliary Care Workers
Clinical Support Staff
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Administrative Staff
Any staff working within healthcare and social care settings

Course Duration
Approximately 2 hours online learning
Self-paced training
Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
2 CPD points awarded
Certificate issued on successful completion
6 months access from the date of purchase
Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare and social care staff with the knowledge and understanding required to manage waste safely, reduce environmental impact, comply with environmental legislation, and support sustainable working practices while maintaining high standards of infection prevention and resident care.

What You Will Learn
By the end of the course learners will be able to:

Explain environmental sustainability within healthcare and care settings
Understand environmental legislation and legal responsibilities
Apply the Waste Hierarchy to everyday practice
Segregate waste safely using the correct waste streams
Identify clinical, domestic, offensive, hazardous, confidential and recyclable waste
Handle, transport and store clinical waste safely
Improve recycling practices and reduce contamination
Reduce waste through effective stock management and sustainable purchasing
Conserve energy and water without compromising care
Understand carbon footprints and how to reduce emissions
Recognise environmental risks and know how to report incidents
Contribute to safer, cleaner and more environmentally responsible workplaces

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

Understand why environmental sustainability is important within healthcare and social care.

Topics include:

What environmental sustainability means
Climate change and healthcare
Why care homes play an important role
Environmental responsibilities of care workers
Benefits of sustainable working
Supporting healthier communities

Module 2: Environmental Legislation and Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the legislation governing environmental management within healthcare.

Topics include:

Environmental Protection Act 1990
Duty of Care
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations
Waste Hierarchy
Simpler Recycling legislation
Workplace Recycling Regulations (Wales)
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Hazardous Waste Regulations
CQC expectations
Staff responsibilities

Module 3: Understanding the Waste Hierarchy

Learn how the Waste Hierarchy helps reduce environmental impact.

Topics include:

Prevention
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Recovery and disposal
Applying the Waste Hierarchy in care homes

Module 4: Waste Segregation

Understand how to correctly separate waste and reduce environmental risks.

Topics include:

Importance of waste segregation
Types of healthcare waste
HTM 07-01 colour coding
Clinical waste streams
Sharps disposal
Medicines waste
Confidential waste
Safe waste storage
Reducing contamination

Module 5: Clinical Waste

Learn how to safely manage clinical waste within healthcare environments.

Topics include:

What clinical waste is
Infection risks
Safe handling procedures
Labelling requirements
Transporting clinical waste
Safe storage
Disposal procedures
Common mistakes to avoid

Module 6: Recycling in Care Homes

Explore practical recycling procedures that support environmental sustainability.

Topics include:

Current recycling legislation
Common recyclable materials
Preventing contamination
Recycling responsibilities
Local recycling procedures

Everyday recycling practices
Module 7: Reducing Waste

Discover practical ways to reduce waste across healthcare settings.

Topics include:

Why reducing waste matters
Better stock management
Avoiding over-ordering
Reducing food waste
Reusable products
Digital documentation
Sustainable purchasing
Everyday waste reduction

Module 8: Energy Conservation

Understand how energy efficiency benefits both organisations and the environment.

Topics include:

Why energy matters
Lighting
Heating
Electrical equipment
Laundry
Kitchen energy efficiency
Practical energy-saving measures

Module 9: Water Conservation

Learn how to conserve water while maintaining infection prevention standards.

Topics include:

Why water conservation matters
Reporting leaks
Efficient use of water
Laundry and dishwashing
Water-saving equipment
Legionella awareness
Balancing water conservation with infection prevention

Module 10: Carbon Footprint

Understand how everyday activities contribute to carbon emissions.

Topics include:

What a carbon footprint is
Electricity
Heating
Waste
Transport
Food
Procurement
Reducing carbon emissions
Sustainable purchasing

Module 11: Environmental Risks

Recognise environmental hazards and understand appropriate reporting procedures.

Topics include:

Spillages
Chemical pollution
Waste accumulation
Fly tipping
Incorrect waste storage
Hazardous waste
Reporting procedures
Incident reporting
Emergency actions
Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete a final end of course assessment to test their understanding of environmental sustainability, waste management, recycling, legislation, and safe environmental practices.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability Certificate.

CPD Information
2 CPD points awarded
Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements
UK Guidance and References

This course aligns with current UK guidance including:

Environmental Protection Act 1990
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Waste (Recyclable Waste) (England) Regulations 2023
Workplace Recycling Regulations (Wales) 2024
Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07-01: Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste (2023)
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards
Current NHS environmental sustainability guidance
Why Choose This Course?
Designed specifically for healthcare and social care environments
Fully updated to reflect current UK environmental legislation
Covers the latest recycling requirements for England and Wales
Practical guidance that staff can apply immediately
Supports CQC compliance and environmental best practice
Improves confidence in waste segregation and environmental responsibilities
Flexible online learning
Instant certification on successful completion
Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage waste safely, reduce environmental impact, comply with current environmental legislation, and help create cleaner, safer and more sustainable healthcare environments with Waste Management & Environmental Sustainability Online Training today.

Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points) should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.