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Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases

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Price
£18.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers.

They are also developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies.

Entry requirements - no prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Course aims and objectives

This online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course was developed to help healthcare professionals understand the legislative requirements to meet UK safety requirements.

Learning outcomes

This online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course will help learners to:

  • Define medical gases.
  • Understand medical gas supply systems.
  • Know the principles of medical gas cylinder safety.
  • Understand the uses of medical gases.
  • Understand the principles of prescription and administration of medical gases.
  • Know the complications of oxygen therapy.
  • Understand the national guidance for safe oxygen administration.
  • Know the guidance regarding the use of medical oxygen at home.
  • Know the principles of Entonox administration.
  • Understand the safety requirements for other gases, including medical air, cryogenic liquids, liquid nitrogen and nitrous oxide.
  • Know the safety requirements for handling cryogenic liquids.
  • Ensure that you get the necessary additional training and assessment in line with local policies and procedures.

Why is this Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases course important?

Medical gas supplies are widely used throughout hospital and community settings. To ensure that medical gases are used safely, healthcare professionals need to be trained in the correct method of handling, setting up and using medical gas equipment. This helps to ensure that medical gases are safely administered to patients following the approved procedure. Health and social care organisations will also be meeting the legislative and regulatory requirements set out by UK authorities.

What is covered in this course?

This online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course includes the following:

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to medical gases
  • Unit 2 – Medical gas cylinders
  • Unit 3 – Prescribing and administering medical gases
  • Unit 4 – British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines
  • Unit 5 – Other medical gases
  • Unit 6 – Handling cryogenic liquids.

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course was developed for those who routinely use medical gases in clinical environments, including:

  • Doctors
  • Dentists
  • General practitioners
  • Pre-hospital workers
  • Allied health professionals (AHPs)
  • Registered nurses and midwives, and
  • Health and social care support workers.

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases - Online Training Course - Level 2

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Filiz asked:

Hi, as a company we have booked our candidates onto this training. My query is how do we track that it has been completed or obtain the certificates?

Answer:

Good afternoon Filiz, Thank you for contacting us. You can only see your learner's progress through group administration account. If you have further questions do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards Cherish MC Support Team

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Ben asked:

Will this course allow the participant to give oxygen?

Answer:

Good evening Ben, Thank you for contacting us. This online Safe Handling and Administration of Medical Gases training course was developed to help healthcare professionals understand the legislative requirements to meet UK safety requirements. It is a CPD refresher course that covers the theoretical aspects of the subject. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Tim MC Support Team

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Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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