ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel Certification
Required by and in accordance with the NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code, this online, self-paced program achieves the certification necessary for hospital maintenance technicians who inspect, test, and maintain medical gas and vacuum systems.
- 100% online — no travel, no classroom dates
- Open-book exam proctored by a person of your choosing
- Score immediately; retakes with no waiting period
Course Fee: $795.00
Why ASSE 6040 Matters
The ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel course is a competency pathway for technicians responsible for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems. Our program qualifies individuals in accordance with the ASSE 6000 Standard in order to comply with NFPA 99.
Hospitals depend on these life-support systems 24/7. ASSE 6040 certified personnel support safer operations, help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and improve reliability, which directly impacts patient safety and accreditation readiness.
Key Takeaways
- Maintenance and testing intervals consistent with NFPA 99 expectations for sources, piping distribution, valves/outlets, alarms, and system testing
- High-risk operations, documentation, and contingency planning that withstands AHJ and accreditation reviewers
- Skills to troubleshoot, schedule preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime
At-a-Glance
Price: $795 per technician
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Total Hours: 24 hours
Exam: Open-book, 100 questions, 2 hours; passing score 70%
Certification: Valid for 3 years
Completion Window: 6 months from purchase
Who Should Enroll & What You Will Achieve
Ideal for
- Healthcare facility maintenance personnel and plant operations teams
- Biomedical/clinical engineering technicians engaged with medical gas/vacuum systems
- Service contractors supporting hospital medical gas infrastructure
- Operating room boom and articulating assembly technicians
You will be able to
- Apply ASSE 6000/6040 and NFPA 99 requirements to daily maintenance activities
- Execute preventive maintenance, inspections, and documented testing procedures
- Respond to alarms, plan shutdowns/back-feeds, and implement contingency procedures
- Troubleshoot performance issues and coordinate corrective actions
Curriculum Overview
Codes, Standards & Safety
- ASSE 6000/6040 scope and roles; NFPA 99 framework
- Hazard awareness, PPE, and LOTO practices
- Cylinder handling, storage, security, ventilation fundamentals
- Documentation and AHJ expectations
Sources & Central Supply Systems
- Liquid oxygen systems; manifolds and headers
- Medical air compressors and dryers
- Medical–surgical vacuum and WAGD
- Instrument air and support gas systems
Pipeline Distribution
- Critical control valves, station outlets and inlets
- Risk controls and functional checks
- System integrity
- Warning systems: master/area/local alarms and responses
Testing & Troubleshooting
- Performance testing, leak checks, and alarm verification
- Planned shutdowns, back-feeds, and contingency procedures
- Diagnostics, minor repairs, and recordkeeping
How Certification Works
- Training: 24-hour online, self-paced program with modular lessons; access begins immediately
- Final Exam: Open-book online exam, 100 questions, 2 hours, minimum passing score 70%
- Proctor: Select your own proctor, such as your facility director or manager
- Results: Score immediately available upon completion
- Completion Window: Up to 6 months from purchase to complete training and pass the final exam
- Re-examination: Retake available immediately, no waiting period ($120)
- Credentials: Certificate package issued upon passing; valid for 3 years, with renewal available online
Certifying Your Maintenance Team
Enroll several technicians in one checkout
- Click Enroll Now once for each technician you are certifying.
- In the cart, check “I'm buying this course for someone else” on each line and enter that technician's email.
- Pay once. Each technician receives their own login and works through the course on their own schedule.
Each technician completes the training and exam individually, and each certification is issued in their name.
Team dashboard for facilities
Facilities that set up a team with us get a dashboard showing, for each technician:
- Training progress
- Certification status and expiration date
- One-click renewal requests as certifications come due
Useful when surveyors or your AHJ ask for proof that maintenance personnel are qualified.
Ask about a team account$795.00 per technician
Eligibility & Prerequisites
- Employed or contracted by a healthcare facility or actively engaged with medical gas systems
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in maintenance, inspection, or testing
Required Materials
NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code (current edition) for reference during training.
Optional Add-Ons
Neither is required for ASSE 6040 certification.
ASME IX Brazing Certification
A hands-on brazing test kit is shipped to your location and completed under the supervision of a witness of your choosing. All materials are included except nitrogen and acetylene gas cylinders.
+$895 ($1,690 with 6040)
Enroll in 6040 + BrazingASSE 6010 + 6040 + Brazing Combo
Also need your ASSE 6010 Installer certification? One integrated course and one combined open-book final exam gets you all three credentials, including the brazing certification the 6010 requires.
$2,195 (save $390 vs. separately)
About the Instructor
Jonathan C. Willard
ASSE 6050 & 6055 Certified Instructor
Jonathan C. Willard is the CEO of a comprehensive health care, environmental, and laboratory gas service and consulting company. He has worked in every aspect of the medical gas industry for the last 30 years, including regulatory compliance, consulting, design, construction, testing, training, and emergency preparedness. His involvement in health care projects has taken him all over the world, including a combat zone in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Korean Peninsula, Post Hurricane Haiti, and his personal favorite St. Lucia.
Mr. Willard is the chairman of the NFPA 55 Technical Committee for Industrial and Medical Gases and a Principal Member of both the Medical Gas Piping and Hyperbaric Technical Committees for NFPA 99. His credentials include being a certified Project Management Professional (PMP©), a Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), and a LEED Accredited Professional (AP), with a Master of Science degree in Business Education (MBE), and currently serves on the Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization (MGPHO) Board of Directors. He is one of a handful of individuals that hold all of the ASSE 6000 medical gas system certifications.
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Acquire documented competence in maintenance and testing of hospital medical gas and vacuum systems in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 99.
Enrolling a team? See how facilities enroll several technicians. Want brazing too? See optional add-ons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take?
The ASSE 6040 course and exam prep should be approximately 24 hours. The training lessons are delivered online in a self-paced format.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Employment/engagement with medical gas systems and at least one (1) year of documented practical maintenance/inspection/testing experience.
What are the exam specifics?
Open-book online exam, 100 questions, 2-hour time limit; minimum passing score 70%.
Can I enroll my team?
Yes. Add one enrollment per technician to your cart, mark each as buying for someone else, and enter each technician's email. You pay once and each technician gets their own login.
Is an exam proctor required?
Yes. A Final Exam Identity Affidavit must be completed by an individual you select.
How long is the ASSE certification valid?
Certification is valid for three (3) years. Renewal training and exam are available online.
What if I do not pass the exam on the first attempt?
You may purchase a retake and test again — there is no waiting period between attempts. The retake fee is $120.
Do I need the brazing certification?
No. ASME IX brazing is not required for ASSE 6040. It is an optional add-on for technicians who also braze.