Overview
This SCORM-compliant e-learning course is tailored specifically for doctors and hospital administrative staff to enhance their understanding of Biomedical Waste (BMW) Management in accordance with national regulations and best practices. The course provides a structured overview of biomedical waste categories, segregation protocols, collection, transport, treatment, and disposal methods. It emphasizes the legal and administrative responsibilities of clinical and non-clinical leadership in ensuring safe waste handling within healthcare facilities. With a focus on risk reduction, regulatory compliance (BMW Rules, 2016 & amendments), and hospital infection control, the course uses case scenarios, visual demonstrations, and practical guidance to promote a culture of accountability and environmental safety. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to implement robust waste management systems, conduct compliance audits, and support sustainability efforts in healthcare.
What You'll Gain
Understand biomedical waste types and their hazards
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Learn BMW segregation protocols and color-coded bin usage
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Comprehend legal obligations under BMW Rules, 2016 and amendments
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Recognize the role of doctors and administrators in infection prevention
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Ensure compliance through monitoring and audit processes
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Support the development of facility-level BMW policies and SOPs
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Promote eco-friendly, safe disposal practices
Special Features
SCORM-compliant for seamless LMS integration
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Tailored content for clinical and administrative leadership roles
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Based on the BMW Rules, 2016 (amended 2018 & 2019)
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Case studies and hospital-based scenarios for contextual learning
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Downloadable SOP templates and compliance checklists
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Designed for NABH and regulatory alignment
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Certificate of Completion issued after assessment
Course Eligibility: Undergraduate
Description
This SCORM-based course is designed to educate doctors and hospital administrators on effective biomedical waste management. It covers legal compliance, segregation protocols, and administrative responsibilities. Aligned with BMW Rules, 2016, the course enables participants to enhance institutional safety, infection control, and environmental protection standards through informed practices and policy implementation.
Curriculum
Provides an overview of biomedical waste, its sources, types, and the risks it poses to healthcare workers, patients, and the environment.
Covers the legal framework, key provisions of BMW Rules 2016 and its amendments, and outlines compliance responsibilities for healthcare institutions.
Explains the segregation, color coding, labeling, storage, and internal transport of biomedical waste within healthcare settings as per national guidelines.
Focuses on institutional systems for waste collection, treatment, final disposal, coordination with CBWTFs, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Highlights protective measures for healthcare staff, including PPE usage, immunization, training, and safety protocols to prevent occupational exposure.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Doctors, hospital administrators, and healthcare managers responsible for BMW compliance and policy implementation.
Yes, the course follows Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and its subsequent amendments.
Yes, a Certificate of Completion will be issued upon successful completion of the final assessment.
Absolutely. The content is aligned with NABH standards and regulatory compliance frameworks.
The course is self-paced and can typically be completed in 1.5–2 hours.