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.
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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, distribution, valves/outlets, alarms, and testing
- High risk operations, documentation, and contingency planning that withstands AHJ and accredidation reviewers
- Skills to troubleshoot, schedule preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime
At-a-Glance
Price: $795 (complete training package)
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Total Hours: 24 hours
Exam: Closed-book, 100 questions, 2 hours; passing score 70%
Certification: Valid for 3 years
Who Should Enroll & What You Will Achieve
Ideal for
- Healthcare facility maintenance personnel and plant operations teams
- Biomedical/clinical engineering technicians engaged with 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 shutdown/back-feed, 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 sytems
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-feed, and contingency procedures
- Diagnostics, minor repairs, and recordkeeping
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.
Format, Examination, and Credentials
- Delivery: 24-hour online, self-paced program with modular lessons
- Final Exam: Open-book online exam, 100 questions, minimum passing score 70%
- Proctor: Easily select your own proctor for online exam
- Results: Score immediately available upon completion
- Completion Window: Up to 6 months from start to complete requirements and pass the exam
- Re-examination: Retake available
- Certification Term: Valid for 3 years; renewal available online
What Your Enrollment Includes
Online Training
24 hours of modular video instruction.
Certification Exam
Open-book, 100 questions, results upon completion.
Credentials
Certificate package issued upon passing; valid for 3 years.
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 have 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 the 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.Ready to Get Certified?
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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.
- ✓ Immediate access upon enrollment
- ✓ 24-hour self-paced curriculum with reviews
- ✓ Open-book online exam
- ✓ Certification package upon completion
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take?
The ASSE 6040 course is 24 hours, 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 maintenance/inspection/testing experience, plus completion of training and the exam.
What are the exam specifics?
Open-book online exam, 100 questions, 2-hour time limit; minimum passing score 70%.
Is an exam proctor required?
Yes. A Final Exam Identity Affidavit must be completed by an individual you select.
How long is 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 retest after the waiting period for an additional fee.