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Basic Medical Gas Training
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.
