Course Overview

Compressed gas cylinders are used throughout healthcare facilities for patient care, sterilization, laboratory work, and maintenance operations. While essential for daily operations, these high-pressure vessels pose serious hazards—from catastrophic explosions and fires to asphyxiation and toxic exposures. A single mishandled cylinder can become a dangerous projectile, cause severe injuries, or result in facility damage and regulatory violations.

This focused training course equips healthcare workers with critical knowledge for safely working with compressed gases. Employees learn to recognize cylinder hazards, understand labeling and color-coding systems, apply proper handling and transport techniques, and follow storage requirements that protect staff, patients, and facilities.

The course addresses the full range of compressed gases found in healthcare settings—oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, medical air, and specialty gases—providing practical guidance that applies across clinical, laboratory, and facilities management roles.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ Recognize hazards associated with compressed gases including high pressure risks, oxygen enrichment, asphyxiation, toxicity, and fire/explosion dangers

✓ Interpret cylinder labeling, color coding, and identification systems including CGA standards, hazard placards, and content markings

✓ Understand cylinder safety systems including valve types, pressure regulators, flow meters, and safety devices

✓ Apply safe handling practices for moving cylinders, securing them during use, and protecting valves and regulators from damage

✓ Follow proper transport procedures including cart use, securing methods, and restrictions on elevator and vehicle transport

✓ Implement correct storage requirements including segregation rules, temperature controls, ventilation needs, and security measures

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Overview of compressed gas use in healthcare, regulatory requirements from OSHA, NFPA, and FDA, and consequences of improper handling

Lesson 2: Compressed Gas – Risks and Hazards

Physical hazards from high pressure, chemical hazards specific to different gases, fire and explosion risks, asphyxiation dangers, and environmental considerations

Lesson 3: Compressed Gas – Safe Use

Inspection procedures before use, proper connection and disconnection techniques, leak detection methods, emergency procedures, and safe work practices

Lesson 4: Cylinder Safety Systems

Valve types and protection caps, pressure regulators and gauges, flow meters and delivery systems, safety relief devices, and connection standards

Lesson 5: Compressed Gas – Safe Transport and Storage

Proper cylinder transport methods, cart and restraint requirements, storage area design and segregation rules, full vs. empty cylinder management, and inventory control

Who This Course Is For

👨‍⚕️ Clinical Healthcare Workers

Nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical assistants who use medical gases for patient care

🔬 Laboratory Personnel

Lab technicians and research staff who work with specialty gases and cryogenic materials

🏥 Anesthesia & Surgical Staff

Operating room personnel who handle anesthetic gases and surgical equipment

🔧 Facilities & Maintenance Workers

Engineering staff, maintenance technicians, and housekeeping who encounter gas cylinders throughout the facility

🚚 Central Supply & Receiving Staff

Personnel responsible for receiving, distributing, and managing cylinder inventory

⚕️ Environmental Health & Safety Staff

Safety coordinators and risk managers overseeing compressed gas programs

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their compressed gas safety training for workplace safety records and regulatory compliance.

The course includes assessments that verify understanding of cylinder hazards, safety systems, and proper handling procedures. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files.

Supports Compliance With:

  • OSHA General Duty Clause and compressed gas safety standards
  • NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code
  • NFPA 55: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
  • FDA regulations for medical gas prescription drugs
  • Joint Commission environment of care standards
  • CMS Conditions of Participation requirements
  • State health department licensing requirements

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Why Choose Evolve?

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Expert-Developed Content

Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Accessible Anywhere

Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.

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Engaging & Effective

Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Trackable and Reportable

Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Easy Implementation

Begin training your team immediately – no lengthy implementation or waiting periods

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Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.

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Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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Ongoing Support

Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.

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Prevent Serious Incidents With Proper Compressed Gas Training

Cylinder accidents can result in devastating injuries, facility damage, and regulatory consequences. Give your team the knowledge they need to work safely with the compressed gases essential to your operations.

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