Technical
Identifying Different Patient Areas
Classify body-protected and cardiac-protected areas and the standards that apply to each.
Estimated time1 Hour
FormatOnline, self-paced
On completionCPD certificate
Course Overview
This online, self-paced course explains how to identify and classify the different types of patient areas found in medical and dental facilities. Over about one hour, you will learn to recognise body-protected and cardiac-protected electrical areas, based on how patients may be connected to electromedical equipment, and understand why correctly identifying each area is the first step to applying the right electrical safety requirements under AS/NZS 3003. It is written for electricians and facility staff working in healthcare settings, at an introductory awareness level. The single module finishes with a knowledge assessment, and you receive a certificate of completion that counts toward CPD. The practical value is a clear, consistent basis for classifying patient areas correctly before electrical safety work is carried out.
Related training: Once you can classify patient areas, continue with AS/NZS 3003 – Electrical Requirements for Patient Areas to apply the standard’s requirements.
What You’ll Learn
Identify the different types of patient areas found in medical and dental facilities
Recognise body-protected and cardiac-protected electrical areas and how they differ
Describe how patients may be connected to electromedical equipment in each area
Understand why correct area classification is the first step in applying electrical safety requirements
Recognise how patient area classification relates to AS/NZS 3003 for patient areas
What’s Included
Self-paced online module
Knowledge assessment
Certificate on completion
Approx. 1 Hour
Counts toward CPD
Counts towards your CPD
On completion you’ll receive a certificate recording your CPD hours — ready to add to your professional development record.
