Our in-country and online MGPS training solutions are delivered by renowned MGPS trainers, all courses are attendance certified and our technical courses are fully accredited. Our in-depth structured courses are tailored to the required skill levels for operational staff, management staff and technicians to enhance quality service and ensure a safer working environment for all, including the healthcare practitioners, professional partners, patients and the general public.
The primary reason for training is to reduce risk i.e. the risk to the patients, the risk to the healthcare staff, the risk to the public and the risk to property.
Furthermore, limited education and a lack of detailed protocols on Medical Gas Systems pose a significant hindrance to healthcare workers. Knowledge gaps in the clinical usage and user level maintenance of Medical Gas Equipment among healthcare providers due to policy and regulatory barriers contributes to low levels of utilization and the reduced lifespan of Medical Gas Equipment.
Provision of adequate training is therefore required to help mitigate these risks by ensuring that healthcare workers are trained, well acquainted and proficient in the use of the equipment so as to enable the healthcare staff carry out their duties safely and efficiently. This means that day to day duties can be undertaken in a safe manner without endangering the wellbeing of staff, patients or public in the work area.
MGPS Training ultimately results in;
Maintaining a healthy and safe systems of work and working environments
Developing and fostering safe methods for storing, transporting, and handling materials and equipment
Availability of adequate information, instruction and training for employees
Improved diagnosis of patients and higher levels of utilization; For example, training to identify hypoxemia and the safe delivery of medical oxygen empowers healthcare workers to properly address the range of indications for which effective delivery is required
MGPS TRAINING COURSES
MGPS For Executive and Senior Staff
MGPS for Designated Nursing Officers/ Designated Medical Officers
MGPS Familiarisation
Gas Safety
MGPS for Pathology
MGPS for Biomedical Engineers
MGPS for Designated Porters
Oxygen Therapy Overview for Clinical Staff/ CHW
Pulse Oximetry for Clinical Staff/ CHW
MEDICAL LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEMS TRAINING
Clinical Engineering course
Biomedical equipment technician & plant operator course
Our in-depth structured courses are essential for all healthcare staff groups including the operational staff, management staff and technicians. This includes but is not limited to the following healthcare roles;
Chief Medical Director (CMD)
Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC)
Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (Deputy CMAC)
Community Healthcare Workers (CHW)
Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
Medical Doctor – Head of Department (Various)
Senior Registrar
Junior Registrar
Medical Officer
House Officer
Deputy Nursing Director
Assistant Nursing Director
Chief Nursing Officer
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Principal Nursing Officer
Senior Nursing Officer
Nursing Officer I
Nursing Officer II
Director of Pharmaceutical Services
Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services
Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services
Chief Pharmacist
Senior Pharmacist
Grade I Pharmacist
Engineers in Maintenance Department
Medical Gas Plant Staff - Porters
Biomedical Engineers
Contractors and Technicians
Overview of Training Courses
MGPS For Executive and Senior Staff
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide Executive and Senior staff with an understanding of their responsibilities for the Medical Gas Pipeline System
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
State the 4 tenets of gas supply
Understand the roles relating to the MGPS
Recognise the need for independent expert collaboration
Recognise the value of external assurance provided by an independent subject matter expert
State the need for a medical gas policy
Understand the importance of correct location and security of supplies
Recognise the importance of resilience and emergency contingency planning
Explain the requirements for risk assessment
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Discussion/Case Studies
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 6 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
None
Refresher period
None
MGPS for Designated Nursing Officers/ Designated Medical Officers
Aim
The aim of this course it to explore the specific responsibilities of a Designated Officer for the Medical Gas Pipeline System
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will have a sound knowledge of:
Contingency planning
Completion of the PTW for planned interruptions and responsibilities of different roles
Emergency isolation
Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Case studies
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
MGPS Familiarisation
Refresher period
Every 3 years
MGPS familiarisation
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide clinical staff with a basic familiarity of the Medical Gas Pipeline System.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Identify the basic components of the MGPS: Terminal Units, AVSUs and Alarm Panels
Understand safety precautions and PPE (e.g., risks of combustion, no oil or grease)
Understand Permit to work (Basic), interruption procedures and fault reporting procedures
Understand Equipment purchase and supply considerations relating to gas demands (Basic)
Identify the correct TU and how to plug in/remove probes safely
Recognise the MGPS Policy as a point of reference (Where available)
Understand basic principles of gas conservation
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
None
Refresher period
1 year
Gas Safety
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of gas properties and safety.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Recognise the hazards of compressed gas
Identify cylinder colour codes and labelling
State the procedure to deal with defective cylinders
Understand how to operate cylinder valves
Explain how to correctly store and handle cylinders
State how to prepare cylinders for use
Select appropriate tools for connecting cylinders
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
None
Refresher period
None
MGPS for Pathology
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of gas properties and safety for staff working in the pathology department including Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Microbiology.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Recognise the hazards of compressed and cryogenic gases used in Pathology: CO2, Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Identify Pathology cylinder colour codes and labelling
State the procedure to deal with defective cylinders
Understand how to operate cylinder valves
Explain how to correctly store and handle cylinders
State how to prepare cylinders for use
Select appropriate tools for connecting cylinders
Understand the components of a Pathology MGPS; Gas cylinders, manifolds and alarm panel
State how to change cylinders safely on a manifold
Understand the alarm system and what actions to take in the event of initiation
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
None
Refresher period
1 year
MGPS for Designated Porters & Biomedical Engineers
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of gas properties and safety for staff handling cylinders and may be involved in changing cylinders on manifolds.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Recognise the hazards of compressed gas
Identify cylinder colour codes and labelling
State the procedure to deal with defective cylinders
Understand how to operate cylinder valves
Explain how to correctly store and handle cylinders
State how to prepare cylinders for use
Select appropriate tools for connecting cylinders
Understand the components of a MGPS; Terminal Units, AVSUs, Alarm Panels, Cylinder Manifold
Explain how to operate the Emergency Reserve Manifold (ERM)
State how to change cylinders safely on a manifold
Understand the alarm system and what actions to take in the event of initiation
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
MGPS familiarisation
Refresher period
1 year
Oxygen Therapy Overview for Clinical Staff/ CHW
Aim
The aim of this course is it to explore the application of oxygen therapy provision to the clinical setting.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Understand the basic medical application of Oxygen and the requirements for monitoring
State the composition of Oxygen and its concentration in the atmosphere
List the sources of Oxygen in the clinical setting (Including Concentrators, VIEs, cylinders)
Understand how Oxygen is distributed around the hospital from the plant room to the ward
Recognise the requirement for resilience in the Oxygen supply (Three sources of supply).
Oxygen Supply Paradigm – The 4 tenets
Oxygen Analysers (How they work, in use, basic troubleshooting)
Recognise the dangers of Oxygen (e.g., Combustible, Grease/Oils, high concentrations)
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
MGPS familiarisation
Refresher
None
Pulse Oximetry for Clinical Staff/ CHW
Aim
The aim of this course is it to explore the function and application of pulse oximeters and how to undertake basic fault finding.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Understand Oxygen transport in the blood and the dangers of hypoxemia
List the benefits of Pulse Oximeter vs. Invitro oximetry and its application
Recognise the Haemoglobin absorption spectrum and identify the Isobestic point
State the formula for Oxygen saturation in the haemoglobin
Identify the types of Pulse Oximeter available (e.g., Integral to a patient monitor, Stand alone, basic finger probe versions)
Recognise the key components of a probe and the types available
Understand absorption through a finger
List causes of unreliable readings and inaccuracies
Understand performance verification testing and basic fault finding
Course format
Delivered remotely via MS Teams or equivalent
Supporting course notes + Mapping objectives to assessment
Summative assessment + Feedback Form
Group size
Maximum of 12 delegates
Duration
Indicative 0.5 days
Assessment
Multiple choice assessment paper
Pre-requisites
MGPS Familiarisation, Oxygen Therapy for Clinical Staff/ CHW
Refresher
None