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EMGM - Medical gas pipeline systems - authorised persons (HTM 02) Eng Tech

Duration
9 days

Accreditation
The course is accredited by BTEC.

Who will benefit?
All those with management responsibility for the safe operation, installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems, particularly those who are (or will be) designated Authorised Persons by Health Service organisations or contractors responsible for the installation and maintenance of such services.

Aim
The course is designed to develop a working knowledge of medical gas pipeline systems based on the guidance given in HTM 02; ‘Medical Gas Pipeline Systems’ and other current guidance.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:
  • Define and perform all engineering tests relevant to the commissioning and refurbishing of medical gas pipeline systems
  • Manage a ‘Permit to Work’ system for medical gas pipeline systems by performing all duties of an Authorised Person as defined in HTM 02
  • Describe and apply all relevant safety procedures when working on medical gas pipeline systems and identify potentially hazardous practices and situations
  • Apply the principles and algorithms in current guidance to the design of medical gas pipeline systems
  • Assess their medical gas pipeline systems for compliance with current standards.
  • Contribute to the writing/updating of a current policy

Other information
This course can now be taken as two 4.5 day modules. In order to qualify for the BTEC accreditation delegates must complete the two week training within a 12 month period.

What next?
It is recommended that the refresher course:

EMGR - Medical gas pipeline systems - authorised persons refresher

should be taken at three year intervals.

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