
Medical gases lab
Eastwood Park's live medical gas pipeline system is unique within the UK.
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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 those whose roles require them to have an understanding of the medical gas system management processes, for example a compliance manager.
If you don’t have a technical or managerial background in medical gas pipeline systems, the full 10-day Authorised Person course (MGAP) is likely to be more suitable.
Learners will develop practical skills and knowledge required for the safe set up, operation and modification of medical gas systems to HTM 02-01.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
You must have a sound understanding of medical gas systems, having either attended or successfully completed a Competent Person MGPS course or similar.
Due to the intensive nature of this course, work will be required during the evenings.
HTM 02-01 recommends Authorised Persons undertake refresher training every three years:
Eastwood Park, Falfield, was formerly the NHS national training centre for healthcare engineering and now, as an independent company, we are the leading provider of technical healthcare engineering training in the UK.
This course has City & Guilds assured programme status.
Eastwood Park's live medical gas pipeline system is unique within the UK.
Our medical gases plant room is fully equipped to support our live medical gas pipeline system.
Provisional bookings will be held for one week (7 days) from the date of booking.
As we are facing a high demand for course places, we kindly ask you to confirm your place as soon as possible.
If you do not confirm this booking within this period, unfortunately we cannot hold the place for you and the provisional booking request will be removed from the system.
If you are booked onto one of our Competent or Authorised Person courses then you need to bring suitable clothing for brazing and a pair of safety shoes or boots for cylinder handling. Gloves and eye protection are provided by Eastwood park. Call our Sales team for advice on +44 (0)1454 262777.
It is recommended within HTM 02-01 that refresher training should be carried out every 3 years.
The Competent person MGPS (HTM 02) refresher is for Competent persons who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems courses for competent persons and who now require updating on current guidance and best practice.
Authorised person MGPS (HTM 02) refresher is aimed at Authorised persons who need updating on current guidance and best practice working on medical gas pipeline systems.
Our Quality controller MGPS refresher is for existing QC (MGPS) Pharmacists currently on the national QC register and who require medical gas CPD and assessment for re-registration on the UK national register.
Your joining instructions will state whether you need to bring anything with you to your course.
To book one of our courses, call our sales team on +44 (0)1454 262777. Alternatively fill out the enquiry form on our website, after which we will contact you as soon as possible.
You can view and download our booking terms and conditions here.