Basic Medical Gas Training

£6.00

Course Description

The Basic Medical Gas Training online module provides essential knowledge on the safe use, handling, and storage of medical gases in healthcare environments. Covering both legal and practical aspects, this course equips learners with the skills to identify gas cylinders, manage associated risks, and apply safe working practices in clinical settings. On completion, participants will earn 1 CPD point and receive a certificate of completion.

Course Summary

Duration: ~1 hour

CPD Points: 1 CPD Point

Access: 6 months from purchase

Assessment: Knowledge-based training with certificate upon completion

Accreditation: Meets Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD requirements

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

Nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals

Clinical staff involved in administering oxygen and medical gases

Healthcare assistants and support workers handling cylinders and equipment

Anyone responsible for medical gas storage, safety, and risk management

Course Contents

Legislation and Responsibilities

Legal frameworks for medical gas use

Staff roles and accountability

Safety and Storage of Cylinders

Safe handling practices

Correct storage and signage

Preparation and Use of Cylinders

Cylinder identification and operation

Resuscitation equipment and safe setup

Equipment Selection

Regulators, flowmeters, and accessories

Correct equipment use

Risk Management

Risk assessments for medical gas use

Flammability and hazard awareness

Safe manual handling practices

Bulk Oxygen Storage Systems

Storage standards and safety measures

Administration and Use

Safe operation of gas cylinders

Oxygen administration principles

Use of analgesic gases

Prescribing and administration guidelines

Course Outcomes

By completing this training, learners will be able to:

Correctly identify different medical gas cylinders.

Recognise how gas cylinders operate and their safe use.

Understand flammability hazards and safety protocols.

Identify and select the correct gas control equipment.

Apply safe cylinder management practices.

Carry out risk assessments when handling gas cylinders.

Recognise the hazards of poor manual handling techniques.

Ensure appropriate storage facilities are maintained in line with safe working practices.

Apply the basic principles of oxygen administration and use.

Frameworks & Standards

This training is developed in line with:

NHS and Healthcare Safety Standards for medical gases

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD revalidation requirements

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) safe handling and storage guidance

Professional Standards in Prescribing and Administration

Completion of this course contributes 1 CPD point toward the 35 hours of CPD (including 20 participatory hours) required by the NMC over a three-year cycle.

£6.00

Basic Medical Gas Training

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