Competent person MGPS (HTM 02) first responder

This course is for staff whose duties include the installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. It is particularly relevant for those who are (or will be) designated Competent Persons in a healthcare organisation or are employees of contractors performing such works.

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Competent Persons and who now require updating on current guidance and best practice.

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Competent Persons and who now require updating on current guidance and best practice.

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Authorised Persons and who require updating on current guidance and best practice.

This course is for those taking on the role of Authorised Person (MGPS) and who have, or will have, responsibility for the safe operation, installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. It is particularly suitable for current Competent Persons (MGPS) who require additional training in the role, responsibilities and competencies required for the role of the Authorised Person (MGPS). The course is also suitable for compliance manager who need a management overview.

This course is for those who intend to have a hands-on involvement or require greater practical skills to maintain, repair and fault find on medical gas equipment.

The course is for existing Authorised and Competent Persons (Medical Gas) who require a greater understanding and practical knowledge of medical gas alarm systems. Includes the installation commissioning and retrofitting of the new generation of digital medical gas alarm systems and covers the installation, commissioning, repair and fault finding of commonly used medical gas systems in accordance with HTM 02-01.

This course is for those with experience of medical gas pipeline systems and who are involved in the design or project management these. It is suitable for existing Authorised Persons, project managers, contractors and consultants involved with MGPS installation.

This course is aimed at staff who intend to become quality controllers in a medical gas permit to work system. It is also suitable for any pharmacist, chemist, engineer or technician with a need for medical gas and vacuum systems knowledge.

This course is for existing Quality Controller (MGPS) Pharmacists who are currently on the national QC register and who require medical gas CPD and assessment for re-registration on the UK national register. The course is activity-based, involving both table top exercises and hands on practical. Sharing experiences is a key part of the learning process.

This course is aimed at nurses and healthcare staff who administer medical gases to patients.

This course is aimed at hospital porters who handle medical gas cylinders.

This course is for staff employed in EBME departments with responsibility for manufacturing medical gas hoses on-site. It is also suited to healthcare personnel who also inspect, test and replace medical gas hoses.

This course is for technicians who are involved with the installation, repair and routine maintenance of ambulance medical gas systems.

This course is for those taking on the role of Authorised Person (MGPS), with responsibility for the safe operation, installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. The course is for those with little or no prior knowledge of medical gas pipeline systems and includes a significant proportion of practical work. Theory alongside practical teaching is a fundamental part of the course, including the setting up, operation and modification of the live medical gas system at Eastwood Park.