Patient Area Inspection & Testing (AS/NZS 3551 / AS/NZS 3003)

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to inspect and test patient treatment areas, ensuring that electrical installations and equipment comply with both AS/NZS 3551 and AS/NZS 3003 – Electrical Installations in Patient Areas.

Learning Focus

  • Understanding the classification of patient areas (Body-Protected & Cardiac-Protected)
  • Reviewing layout, supply systems, and equipotential bonding
  • Performing grounding, resistance, and leakage measurements
  • Verifying socket outlets, isolation transformers, and RCD functionality
  • Recording inspection findings in accordance with AS/NZS 3551 Section 5

Hands-On Practice

Participants will perform live inspections in simulated patient-care environments using professional test instruments. The exercises include identifying electrical hazards, validating bonding continuity, and completing compliance forms suitable for hospital records.

Outcome

  • Identify, inspect, and test patient treatment areas to Australian standards
  • Detect installation and grounding issues before they cause safety risks
  • Complete and certify patient-area compliance reports
  • Support hospital facility teams during audits and safety reviews

Delivery & Certification

  • Location: MedEqHub Training Centre, Melbourne (onsite & remote options available)
  • Format: Theory + Hands-On Workshops
  • Certification: Certificate of Competence issued upon successful completion
  • Custom corporate or NGO training packages available on request