ASSE 6030 - Medical Gas Systems Verifier
This standard applies to any individual who tests and verifies the operation of medical gas and vacuum systems except their bulk medical gas/cryogenic fluid central supply systems. Bulk medical gas/cryogenic fluid central supply systems shall be verified by a persons certified to ASSE 6035. Where a medical gas system is supplied by a bulk medical gas/cryogenic fluid central supply system, the ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Systems Verifier shall test and verify the work on the patient side of the bulk medical gas/cryogenic fluid central supply system source valve only. Medical gas systems and equipment covered in this standard include those in health care facilities within the scope of NFPA99, Health Care Facilities Code. Medical Gas Systems encompass those distributing USP gases, Medical vacuum, WAGD and support gas piping systems.
Skills / Knowledge
- Medical Gas Systems
- Medical Gas System Verification
Earning Criteria
Required
The candidate shall have two (2) years of documented practical experience in the verification of medical gases.
A minimum of 32 hours training covering the ASSE 6030 and applicable sections of NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and CGA M-1. Course instruction shall be conducted by a Medical Gas Systems Instructor certified to ASSE 6050.
A written exam covering ASSE Standard 6030 and applicable sections of NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and CGA M-1.
A practical exam shall be include, but not be limited to, demonstration of the proper use of test equipment, verification proceedures and documentation of test results.