Course Details
Our introduction to healthcare engineering, estates and facilities course, also known as ‘Summer School’, will provide learners with a broad introduction to a wide range of engineering disciplines operating within a medical/healthcare environment as well as social activities with peers at the same stage of their career.
- Our 2025 dates will be released soon, call us to get the latest updates
Who is the course for
This course is suitable for individuals who may be new to healthcare engineering, apprentices, or anyone wanting to gain an understanding of the different healthcare engineering disciplines.
Aims & objectives
This course will provide learners with a broad introduction to a wide range of engineering disciplines operating within a medical/healthcare environment. Learners will gain a greater understanding of how the services they provide impacts on compliance to various HTMs and will be relevant to electrical and mechanical engineers.
Learning outcomes
To provide an understanding of the requirements of engineering disciplines and regulations written on healthcare setting.
Learners will benefit from a stimulating mix of theory and practical learning covering:
- – Electrical installations in a healthcare environment – an overview, including electrical safety & HTM’s
- – Medical gas safety – an introduction to the medical gas pipeline system, practical cylinder change and daily checks
- – Electrical safety testing for medical equipment
- – The purpose of ventilation and critical ventilation systems in healthcare
- – Lifts – an understanding of the types of lifts, and the regulations and legislation relating to them
- – Water hygiene – fundamental knowledge of water hygiene including Legionella management
- – Decontamination & sterilization equipment – an overview of decontamination engineering support
How the course is assessed
Learners will be informally assessed throughout the week. On the Friday, a formal, open book assessment will test the engineering disciplines covered.
Take a look at our guide to Summer School
Find out everything you need to know about the course by taking a look at our full Summer School guide here
Upcoming Courses
Our 2025 course dates will be released soon. Call us or send an enquiry form for the latest updates!
Course FAQs
The course will include training on the following portfolios: Medical Gas, Electrical, Lift Safety, Decontamination, Heating & Ventilation, Water Hygiene, HTM Overview
Yes, accommodation is included. Learners will stay on site with Eastwood Park Country House.