In this course, students will complete the required training to review, study, and take the National Inspecting Testing and Certification (NITC) ASSE 6050 Medical Gas Instructor certification exam. They will also develop instructional activities that can be used at their local Training Centers. Topics include the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2018 codes and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Series 6000 standards that govern medical gas and medical/surgical vacuum piping systems. Students will identify installation and testing procedures as well as the qualification requirements of the installer and the brazer in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX. Qualifying students will prepare to take the NITC ASSE 6050 certification exam at the end of the course. The title of this course was previously Medical Gas. Limited to United Association program participants.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Credits | 3 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 3 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 48 |