Authorising Engineer Medical Gas Pipeline Systems IHEEM Register

I would like to register as an AE(MGPS) with IHEEM
If you feel that you meet the criteria listed within the Registration Requirements Document (see bottom of page) then the registration process is as follows:

Complete the application form along with a written application of approximately 2000 words outlining your experience and type of work carried out (supported by a CPD log) and return together with the £40 application fee to IHEEM.
If deemed to meet the criteria you will then be invited to undergo a professional review by the AE(MGPS) Panel. This will take place in the form of an interview.

If successful you will be asked to agree to adhere to the AE(MGPS) Code of Conduct and confirm this by way of a signature. You will then be placed on the IHEEM Voluntary Register of AE(MGPS)s. Re-registration will be required every three years.

If you feel that you require support with your application, mentoring is available from the AE(MGPS) Panel. Please contact Danielle Silman for further information danielle.silman@iheem.org.uk.

The application fee for registration is £40 and there is an annual subscription fee – the 2010 fee is £189 for an IHEEM member and £284 for a non IHEEM member. All fees are pro-rata and will be calculated from the month that you join. You will subsequently be invoiced on an annual basis for payment in January.

The recent publication of the HTMs (and thier equivalent guidance in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) introduced a management structure, title and working practices for the Authorising Engineer (Medical Gas Pipeline Systems).

More information on the role of the AE(MGPS) can be found within the following article which appeared in the May 2008 issue of Health Estate Journal.
Download article page 1. Download article page 2

IHEEM is now inviting applications from prospective AE(MGPS) to join the Register. The register will allow those practising the AE(MGPS) role formal recognition and enable them to show that they have been assessed through a peer group to a high level of competency and professionalism. Registering with IHEEM will show that the individual is competent in his knowledge of Medical Gas Pipeline Systems by having undertaken an accredited training course and by keeping their CPD up to date. An AE(MGPS) registered with IHEEM will also be able to demonstrate their professionalism by being bound by a Code of Conduct of Good Practice.

The AE(MGPS) Register is maintained on behalf of IHEEM by the AE(MGPS) Panel which is currently chaired by Bill Millar of United Lincolnshire Hospitals. The Panel is made up of the following.

5 AE(MGPS) - Representation to include each UK Health Organisation
1 Representative from the Medical Gas Association
1 Pharmaceutical Representative
1 Representative from the Dept of Health
1 Representative from an accredited training organisation

Minutes of the meetings will also be circulated to the MHRA and the National Association of Perioperative Practice.

Fees:
Application Fee: £40
Annual (2010) Subscription IHEEM Member: £189
Annual (2010) Subscription Non IHEEM Member: £284

Training
All AE(MGPS) will be expected to have passed the HTM00 AE Foundation Course within 1 year of becoming a Register member. Please contact the office for details of the course dates and venues.