Medical Gases

Medical Gas Pipeline Systems - Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders | EMSHGC

Who will benefit?
This course is designed for Porters, nurses and anyone else who uses medical gas and medical gas cylinders

Aim
The course consists of a presentation followed by a practical session and a short multiple-choice test. The course complies fully with the requirements of HTM02. Records of those trained are kept on our database should you need confirmation of training at a later date. We are also able to inform you when refresher training is due.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:

• 3 hours training, Theory, Practical Demonstration and Test
• Including site visit to manifold for Portering staff if required
• Medical Gases Overview
• Supply Methods
• System Requirements
• Hazards & Risks
• Health & Safety
• Identification of Gases
• Valves & Equipment
• Safe Storage
• Fire & Emergency
• Alarms
• Uses of Gases
• Practical Session (cylinder regulator and/or cylinder manifold changing)
• Written Test (Multi-Choice)

Accreditation
Learner Certificate of attendance (sent after)

Other information
Duration: 2 sessions in 1 day (or multiples thereof)
Location: on site
Date: TBA
Max number of people: 2 sessions x 15 per session

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