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ASSE 6020
MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
CANDIDATE HANDBOOK
AND
PROGRAM OUTLINE
TRAINING PROVIDER:
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 3
1.01 MEDICAL GAS TRAINING INSTITUTE ................................................................................................. 3
1.02 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 3
1.03 CERTIFICATION / ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 3
1.04 PROGRAM FEES ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.05 ABOUT THE PROGRAM .................................................................................................................... 4
CANDIDATE HANDBOOK
ASSE 6020 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
This program was developed by ASSE 6050 and 6055 Certified Instructors. The program is comprised of a
verification of work experience prerequisites, a 24-hour training course, and a written final examination.
A. Certification Examination
B. Completion Wall Certificate, Certification Number & Certification Card
C. Entry into the database, with notifications about expirations, upcoming trainings, etc.
Jonathan C. Willard
Mr. Willard has worked in the medical gas and health care construction industry for 20 years. In addition to
being one of a handful of individuals to attain all of the ASSE 6000 Certifications, Mr. Willard is a principal
member of the Technical Committee on Medical Gas and Vacuum Piping Systems (NFPA 99: Health Care
Facilities Code) and a principal member of the Technical Committee on Industrial and Medical Gases (NFPA
55: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code). He is Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD©), and is also
a LEED AP© (Accredited Professional), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP©), and a Certified
Healthcare Constructor (CHC©) with a Master of Science degree in Business Education (MBE).
Douglas Ostraat
Mr. Ostraat has worked in the medical gas and health care construction industry for over 40 years. In addition
to holding the following medical gas credentials, Mr. Ostraat has worked in all areas of the industry from
respiratory therapy and clinical support to system sales, installation, service, and certification.
2.01 General
Candidates must complete the Program Application and submit it to the training provider for review and
submission prior to entering into the ASSE 6020 Certification Program. When the application is approved the
candidate is allowed to participate in the training course. Once the training course is completed candidates will
be given the certification exam.
In addition to information that verifies eligibility, the application contains a Professional Standard of Conduct.
These standards must be adhered to in order to remain a certificate holder.
A candidate, who has been accepted into the program and/or an ASSE Certificate Holder by the Medical Gas
Training Institute agrees to conduct himself/herself in an ethical and professional manner. This includes
demonstrating practice-related behavior that is indicative of professional integrity. By acceptance into the
program and/or issuance of certificate, the candidate or certified person agrees to do the following:
For more information about standards of conduct, infractions, and reporting infractions see MGTI’s Policies and
Procedures document.
3.01 General
Upon completion of an approved (24) hour training program, the candidate will be allowed to take the
certification exam. These exams are administered in accordance with the Medical Gas Training Institute
standards. If the candidate is successful in passing the examinations, a wall certificate and certification card
will be sent via U.S. Mail to the newly certified individual.
to complete the exams. Candidates are permitted to use the NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code book
during the exam.
M. Valves
1.) Application & Components
a.) Source Valves
b.) Mainline Valves
c.) Riser Valves
d.) Zone Valves
e.) Service Valves
f.) In-Line Valves
g.) Future Use Valves
h.) Other Valve Types
2.) Basic Operating Principles
3.) Design Characteristics
4.) NFPA 99 Requirements
Candidates who successfully complete the examination are provided information about certification renewal
requirements in the certification package sent by the Medical Gas Training Institute. The renewal application
must be submitted 30 days prior to expiration date as listed on the wall certificate and certification card.
Certificate holders may receive emails notices of pending expiration from MGTI. However, certificate holders
are solely responsible for keeping their certifications current and up to date. To ensure receipt of
communications, it is suggested that certificate holders keep their contact information current. MGTI is not
responsible for ensuring any of these communications are received.
Certificate holders may renew their certification by meeting the following requirements:
A. Completion of current ASSE 6020 Certification Renewal Application
B. Completion of a four (4) hour recertification training course offered by a Medical Gas Training Institute
approved instructor
C. Taking and passing the re-certification exam
For current ASSE 6020 Certification Renewal Application and fees, please visit the Medical Gas Training
Institute website.