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Book Title: Block A: Medical Gas Systems

Subtitle: Plumbing Apprenticeship Program Level 4

Author: SkilledTradesBC

Book Description: The content of this block is organized to introduce the plumber apprentice to medical gas systems. Medical gases are used every day by millions of people in thousands of different locations. These gases perform a critical role in healthcare delivery in such locations as hospitals, homes, ambulances, dental offices, and more. This block discusses installing medical gas systems, testing and commissioning medical gas systems, and maintaining medical gas systems. Each competency includes a list of definitions to support student learning and each learning task includes a self-test to enable students to check their understanding of the content.

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Plumbing skills and techniques

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Title
Block A: Medical Gas Systems
Author
SkilledTradesBC
License

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© 2025 SkilledTradesBC

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Ebook ISBN: 978-1-77420-265-4

Print ISBN: 978-1-77420-264-7

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Primary Subject
Plumbing skills and techniques
Publisher
BCcampus
Publisher City
Victoria, B.C.
Publication Date
May 6, 2025
Ebook ISBN
978-1-77420-265-4
Print ISBN
978-1-77420-264-7