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Medical Gas Training

MediSpec Gas Solutions Ltd delivers practical, role-specific medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS) training to support safe working and day-to-day compliance. Our courses are designed for estates teams, contractors and clinical staff who interact with piped medical gases, alarms, plant and permit-to-work controls. Training can be delivered on-site or arranged to suit your operational needs.

Training Courses

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Our 4.5-day Comprehensive Authorised Person (MGPS) course prepares you to manage Medical Gas Pipeline Systems safely and in line with HTM 02-01. It covers legal duties, MGPS documentation, gas safety, design requirements, Permit-to-Work control, contractor management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, emergency response, testing and quality control, and operational policy implementation.

AP Comprehensive Course (MGPS)

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Our 2.5-day Authorised Person (MGPS) refresher course meets HTM 02-01 three-yearly update requirements. It revisits key MGPS safety and compliance topics, with a strong focus on management duties, including the Permit-to-Work System and MGPS audits, ensuring your knowledge stays current and patient safety remains protected.

AP Refresher Course (MGPS)

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Our 2.5 day comprehensive course for engineers undertaking MGPS installation and maintenance activities. Covers practical safe working, core system components, fault-finding approaches, routine maintenance expectations and key installation considerations to support safe, reliable patient gas supplies.

CP Full Course (Install & Maintenance)

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Our 1 day CP first responder course is designed for hospital teams who need the right knowledge to respond quickly and safely to MGPS issues. Learn how to take immediate action during faults or alarms, support clinical areas, and escalate correctly helping reduce risk and restore normal operation with minimal disruption.

CP First Responder

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This 1/2 day MGPS course is designed for nursing and Medical officers responsible for medical gas safety. It covers the Permit-to-Work system and the nursing role in authorising work, emergency isolation procedures for leaks or fire, correct responses to medical gas alarms, and effective communication with Authorised Persons (MGPS) to maintain safe, reliable systems.

DNO/DMO (Designated Nursing/Medical Officer)

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Our 1-day Authorised Person Low Hazard training is for organisations requiring an AP with limited responsibilities where a full-time on-site AP may not be practical. Covers low-hazard PTW control, CP supervision, system interruptions, emergency response, verification testing, backfeed arrangements and the limits of the role.

Authorised Person Low Hazard

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Our 1/2 day porter or nurse gas safety course is a practical medical gas safety course for clinical/support/portering staff who handle cylinders, move equipment or work in areas served by piped gases. Covers everyday risks, safe handling, basic incident response and what to do if alarms or supply issues occur dependant on course choice.

Gas Safety for Nurses & Porters

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A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to medical gas pipeline systems - ideal for new starters or teams who need awareness rather than full AP/CP responsibilities. Learn the basics of plant and distribution, common risks, alarms, isolations and safe behaviours around MGPS.

Introduction to MGPS

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A specialist technical course focused on MGPS design fundamentals and pressure drop calculations. Learn how flow and pressure impact performance, how to approach system sizing, and how to produce calculations that support robust, compliant designs or system studies.

Design & Pressure Drop Calculation Course

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Need something specific to your site, plant type or risk profile? We deliver bespoke MGPS training tailored to your procedures, equipment and operational pressures, ideal for mixed estates/clinical audiences, new projects, or targeted upskilling.

Specialist Courses Upon Request

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Bespoke course designed for experienced Authorised and Competent Persons, this training builds hands-on expertise in MGPS alarm systems. You’ll learn how to fit, commission and upgrade the latest digital medical gas alarms, and develop practical skills in diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on commonly used alarm and monitoring systems, in accordance with HTM 02-01.

MGPS Alarm Course

Need Help Choosing the Right MGPS Training?

Our team can recommend the best training pathway for your role and responsibilities, get in touch below to find out more.

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