Training Overview

Welcome to the Covidien Technical Service Web site. Here you can view information about course content and training locations. You can also access information pertaining to the Valleylab™ Exchange Software Update System, which is used to upgrade the ForceTriad™ energy platform.

We offer two training agendas. Both agendas include lecture, small-group discussions, self-check quizzes, and hands-on lab exercises.

Agenda 1 (3 days) – Principles of Electrosurgery, LigaSure™ vessel sealing generator, Force FX™-C electrosurgical generator, and the ForceTriad™ energy platform.

Agenda 2 (4 days) – Agenda 2 includes the same information as Agenda 1, but with the extra day you get information about RF and MW ablation systems, and a factory tour.

Covidien Technical Service Training

Covidien Technical Service Training is designed is to teach Biomed Equipment Technicians (BMET) and Clinical Engineers (CE) how to install, setup, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot the LigaSure™, ForceFX™-C, and ForceTriad™ electrosurgical generators. For the four-day courses, instruction and demonstrations will also be provided on the Cool-tip™ RF Ablation System and the Evident™ MW Generator. 

Given specific information and guidelines for maintaining this equipment, the students will be able to perform preventive maintenance procedures and rectify equipment issues. Overall, Covidien courses allow hospitals to maximize their equipment investment by minimizing equipment down time.

Approximately 50 percent of the course involves demonstrations and practical hands-on laboratory exercises.

Choose the agenda that suits your needs and register today.