News article published: 29th June 2023
As an estates professional responsible for dental air and vacuum systems, you will know how important it is to maintain a safe and efficient working environment for both the clinical staff who use your facility and the patients who visit it.
HTM 02-01 and HTM 2022 Supplement 1 both provide specific guidance on Medical Gas Pipeline Systems that relate to Dental Air and Vacuum Systems.
The HTM 2022 Supplement 1 outlines the requirements for the compliance, design, installation, and maintenance of dental air and vacuum systems. They cover everything from the type of equipment needed to the frequency of maintenance checks. By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your dental air system is operating at the highest level of safety and efficiency.
In reference to training requirements, HTM 2022 Supplement 1 states that:
“Users of DAVS should have a sound general knowledge of the operating principles and safety procedures and should not attempt to operate equipment unless properly trained or supervised.”
Followed by
“Installers and maintainers of DAVS should be able to verify competence in appropriate techniques and skills.”
NHS England
To ensure that you understand and can follow the HTM 2022 Supplement 1 guidelines, it is essential that you receive proper training. That's where PPL Training's City & Guilds Accredited Dental Air and Vacuum Systems training course comes in. The course covers all the knowledge required to work on and manage a Dental Air and Vacuum System (DAVS), including legislation, installation, maintenance, and management of the systems, as well as compliance with the requirements of HTM 02-01 and HTM 2022 Supplement 1.
By attending this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills identified as common requirements in HTM 2022 Supplement 1. This will include how to identify potential issues with your dental air and vacuum systems and how to address them before they become a problem.
The next opportunity to ensure your dental air system is operating at the highest level of safety and efficiency is fast approaching.Book onto PPL Training's City & Guilds accredited Dental Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems for use in Healthcare to meet the competency and training requirements set out in HTM 2022 Supplement 1 guidelines.
As always, our knowledgeable and friendly team of Account Managers are available to field any enquiries you may have. Contact them today by phone on 0333 121 1215 or by email via info@ppltraining.co.uk.
