Testing, Verification and Maintenance
MGV 115 provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical steps involved in commissioning, verifying, and performing preventive maintenance on medical gas and vacuum systems. Students will learn about industry standards, the proper use of test equipment, and systematic approaches to identify and resolve common issues. Key topics include source equipment performance testing, pipeline distribution integrity, cross-connection prevention, gas purity analysis, and alarm system verification. Emphasis is placed on practical skills for routine inspections, documentation protocols, and planning system shutdowns to minimize operational impact. This course prepares students to ensure the reliability and compliance of these vital life-support systems, protecting patient safety and facility operations.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to Medical Gas System Testing & Verification Principles","Week 2: Source Equipment Performance: Medical Air & Vacuum Systems","Week 3: Source Equipment Performance: Medical Gas Manifolds & Bulk Supply","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Source Equipment Operational Checks & Basic Troubleshooting","Week 5: Pipeline Distribution Testing: Pressure, Flow, & Leakage Assessment","Week 6: Cross-Connection Prevention & Verification Techniques","Week 7: Medical Gas Purity Analysis & Contaminant Detection","Week 8: Hands-on Lab & Midterm Review: System Verification & Purity Sampling","Week 9: Alarm System Testing & Verification Protocols","Week 10: Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Medical Gas Systems","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: PM Procedures for Zone Valves & Outlet Stations","Week 12: Planning & Executing System Shutdowns for Maintenance","Week 13: Documentation Standards & Regulatory Compliance","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Verification & Maintenance Plan"]