Medical Gas Instructor
Credential: Medical Gas Instructor
Credentialing Agency: National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Medical Gas Instructors train or teach installers, inspectors, verifiers and healthcare facility maintenance personnel regarding medical gas and vacuum distribution systems. A Medical Gas Instructor certification candidate is a qualified individual who can demonstrate competence within their scope and will be proficient in and experienced in teaching and in the installation of medical gas and vacuum systems covered by the ASSE Series 6000 Standard. In addition to teaching experience and knowledge of product installation, a Medical Gas Instructor is required to have a general knowledge of the applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies, and regulations from the federal, state, and local levels pertaining to medical gas and vacuum systems as well as knowledge of product performance, system and system component testing, documenting and recording, and medical gas terminology. Candidates must possess a current Medical Gas Systems Installer certification compliant with ASSE Standard 6010. Certification shall include the successful completion of a minimum 40-hour training course. Instructor candidates shall also have a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience in the installation of piping systems or a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience in the installation of medical gas and vacuum systems, and a minimum of two (2) years documented practical teaching experience. Candidates must pass the Medical Gass Instructor Certification Examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Medical Gas Instructor
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Medical Gas Systems Installer certification
- Experience: 4 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC)
501 Shatto Place
Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90020-1713
Phone: (877) 457-6482
Fax: (213) 382-2501
Email: Mike@nationalitc.com
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
All Medical Gas Systems Instructor candidates shall possess a current Medical Gas Systems Installer certification compliant with ASSE Standard 6010.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Instructor candidates shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience in the installation of piping systems and a minimum of two (2) years documented practical teaching experience.
Option 2:Instructor candidates shall a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience in the installation of medical gas and vacuum systems and a minimum of two (2) years documented practical teaching experience.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Certification shall include the successful completion of a minimum 40-hour training course (Section 50-3.2.2) covering all facets of ASSE Standard 6010, 6020, 6030, 6040, NFPA 99, NFPA 55, and CGA M-1. The required training course shall be conducted by a Medical Gas Systems Instructor certified to ASSE 6050.
Written Exam
- Product performance knowledge (18%)
- Product installation knowledge (13%)
- System and system component testing knowledge (27%)
- Conducting, documenting and recording inspections and tests (20%)
- General medical gas knowledge (22%)
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RECERTIFICATION
Medical Gas Instructor
Renewal Period: 3 years