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Medical Gas Management’s educational center provides the background and training that contractors and hospital maintenance staff need to help understand and maintain medical gas systems. The school’s curriculum is up to date with the most current NFPA, ASSE, CGA and AWS standards. This is a 32 hour course as required by ASSE 6010, Medical Gas Systems Installers Professional Qualifications Standard. The class is presented by ASSE 6050 qualified instructors.

Course Overview:

HISTORY OF MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS
An overview of medical gas systems provides understanding of how the standards are developed, the agencies having authority over the medical gas systems and how they are used in medical applications.

2008 Medical Gas School Schedule

Cost: $975.00

Oklahoma City, OK

January 22, 23, 24, 25 (OK)
April 22, 23, 24, 25      (OK)
July 22, 23, 24, 25      (OK)
October 21, 22, 23, 24 (OK)

UNDERSTANDING THE PIPING SYSTEM
The piping system is studied in detail. The training is divided into two sections:
– The first section is NFPA standards and design. In this section a complete overview of the system is provided with emphasis on specifications, blueprints and "as built" drawings.
– The second section covers materials and installation. Included are the acceptable materials per NFPA/CGA, requirements for pipe and tubing, valves, fittings and gauges. Cleaning compounds, sealants and lubricants are covered. Training includes how components of a medical gas system are identified, labeled and installed. Issues of system sizing for calculated demand are taught. Preventative maintenance procedures are included in the training on piping systems.
Level 3 dental systems are covered along with installers and verifiers testing.

2 - Day Update class to renew ASSE 6010 credential for NFPA 99, 2005 edition
February 26-27 (OK)
August 26-27 (OK)  
Cost $495.00

Call 800.732.9035 Ext. 210 to see about sponsoring a class in your location.

SOURCE EQUIPMENT
Medical gas system components and their placement within the system are emphasized. Specific training includes liquid bulk sites and the equipment used, reserve supplies, and manifolds for oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, medical air and carbon dioxide. Alarms and their location are also included.

INSTALLATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Brazing procedure specification and the performance qualification record are covered. Included are identification, labeling, documentation and record keeping procedures and requirements. A comprehensive classroom section covers all types of brazed joints, procedures and materials. The classroom section is followed by hands on training in the procedures. Finally, the student demonstrates the required brazing knowledge and skills through written testing and brazing samples.

Call 800.732.9035 and register today!
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