Course Title: Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Rules & Compliance

Duration:

4 Weeks (1 Month)

Course Designed By:

Skillversity

Course Overview:

This certification program provides in-depth knowledge of biomedical waste management (BMW), covering waste classification, handling, disposal, and legal compliance based on national and international guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand BMW categories and segregation methods.

• Learn safe collection, transportation, and disposal of biomedical waste.

• Follow Biomedical Waste Management Rules (2016) & amendments.

• Comply with WHO, CPCB, and local regulatory guidelines.

• Ensure occupational safety & infection control for waste handlers.

Weekly Course Structure:

Week 1: Introduction to Biomedical Waste & Regulations

• Module 1: Understanding Biomedical Waste

  • Definition, sources, and classification of BMW

  • Impact of improper waste management on health & environment

  • Categories of biomedical waste (Color Coding System)

• Module 2: Legal Framework & Compliance

  • Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 & amendments

  • CPCB guidelines and state regulations

  • International compliance standards (WHO, EPA)

• Assessment: Quiz on BMW categories & legal framework

Week 2: Collection, Segregation & Transportation of BMW

• Module 3: Waste Segregation & Color Coding System

  • Segregation at source: Red, Yellow, Blue, White bins

  • Handling of sharps, infectious, and non-infectious waste

  • Common mistakes & best practices

• Module 4: Storage & Transportation of Biomedical Waste

  • On-site storage & transportation procedures

  • Safety protocols for waste handlers

  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Assessment: Case study on waste segregation & storage

Week 3: Treatment & Disposal Methods

• Module 5: BMW Treatment Technologies

  • Autoclaving, incineration, microwaving, and deep burial

  • Chemical disinfection and alternative treatment methods

  • Environmental impact of different disposal methods

• Module 6: Hospital Wastewater & Hazardous Waste Disposal

  • Handling liquid biomedical waste & laboratory waste

  • Radioactive, pharmaceutical & cytotoxic waste disposal

  • Role of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)

• Assessment: Practical demonstration of waste treatment methods

Week 4: Compliance, Audits & Final Certification

• Module 7: BMW Compliance & Audits

  • Internal audits and documentation procedures

  • Training requirements for healthcare staff

  • Common violations & penalties under BMW Rules

• Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

  • Case studies on BMW compliance failures & best practices

  • MCQ-based assessment

  • Certification of completion

• Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

Who Should Enroll?

• Healthcare facility administrators

• Hospital waste management staff

• Infection control officers

• Laboratory technicians & biomedical engineers

• Environmental health & safety professionals