OPS001 - Basic Cryogenics

One function of many home medical equipment businesses is to provide cryogenic services. This course explains what cryogenics is, many of the common gases provided by an HME business, safety issues and the basic cryogenic vessels used for storage and transport.

Learning objectives:

1. Define cryogenics and state the three most common gases used in cryogenics; 
2. State the safety issues surrounding cryogenics; 
3. State the parts of a basic cryogenic vessel and explain how heat can transfer through a vessel; 
4. Explain the functions of the various circuitries present in a cryogenic vessel. 

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.