Medical Gases Training Quality controller MGPS refresher

Eastwood Park is one of only two organisations in the country to deliver this training which ensures the continued competence of quality controllers of medical gas pipeline systems.

Is this course for you?

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.

How often should I complete this refresher training?

Quality Controller retraining and reassessment should be carried out at regular intervals. The recommended interval for refresher training is every 5 years.

Aim

The course will refresh skills and competencies to meet the criteria of both HTM 02-01 and the NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee.

Upon completion of a practical assessment and exam, this course enables learners to be re-registered onto the Quality Controller (MGPS) register.

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Identify hazards of Medical gases and the necessary precautions
• Identify and understand the components which make up a medical gas system to HTM 02-01
• Describe the correct method of cylinder management
• Complete permit to work forms and define the role of the QC in the PTW process
• Operate medical gas test equipment (particulate filter, dew point, oil mist and gas analysers)
• Carry out quarterly testing of manufactured gases
• Carry out the Pharmaceutical testing as HTM 02-01 standards on newly installed pipework. Including problem solving

Additional information

Please bring your own test equipment so we can compare findings when carrying out practical gas testing exercises.

Accreditation

The course meets the requirements of NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee. For clarification on the registration process please contact Lynn Morrison or Tim Sizer.

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.      

Facilities

Medical gases lab

Eastwood Park's live medical gas pipeline system is unique within the UK.

FAQs

• How long will you hold provisional bookings for?

  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.

• Will I need any PPE?

  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.

• When will I need refresher training?

  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.

• Do I need to bring any documents with me?

  Your joining instructions will state whether you need to bring anything with you to your course.

• How do I find out your course availability?

  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.

• What are your terms & conditions?

  You can view and download our booking terms and conditions here.