Course Description This course is divided into the following Two Sections The main focus of this 32 hour Medical Gas Course is to provide training and testing regarding the operation, application and code requirements to individuals who are responsible for the correct installation, maintenance and testing of medical gas pipeline systems. Section # (1) Classroom Instruction provides information (2012 Edition of NFPA 99 Gas and Vacuum Systems and ASSE 6000) related to the material, components and equipment that the student might find themselves in contact with regarding the Medical Gas Pipeline System in Category 1, 2 and 3 Healthcare Facilities. Section # (2) - CLOSED BOOK written test and practical (where applicable) exam Course Outline Length: 32 Hours 1. Installation of Piping (5.1.10.10 5.1.10.10.10.2) Section Quiz # 1 A. Sizing B. Protection C. Location D. Support E. Underground F. Branch Takeoffs 2. Qualification of Installers (5.1.10.10.11 5.1.10.10.12.7) Section Quiz # 1 A. Who is a qualified Installer B. Qualification of Brazing Procedures and Brazing C. Employer Brazer Qualification Records 3. Labeling and Identification (5.1.11 5.1.11.4) Section Quiz # 1 A. Piping B. Shutoff Valves C. Source Valves D. Main Line Valves E. Riser Valves F. Service Valves G. Station Outlets & Inlets H. Alarm Panels
4. Installer Performed Tests (5.1.12.2 5.1.12.2.7.7) Section Quiz # 2 A. General B. Blow Down C. Pressure Test D. Cross Connection E. Piping Purge F. Standing Pressure Test for Positive Pressure Medical Gas Piping G. Standing Vacuum Test for Vacuum System 5. Performance Criteria & Testing(5.1.12 5.1.12.1.12.2) Section Quiz # 2 Level I Gases, Medical Vacuum, WAGD A. General B. Which Facilities need testing C. What areas of each Facility need testing D. Who is the responsible authority at each Facility 6. System Verification (5.1.12.3 5.1.13.2.2) Section Quiz # 2 A. General B. Standing Pressure Test C. Cross-Connection Test D. Individual Pressurization E. Pressure Differential F. Valve Test G. Alarm Test H. Master Alarms I. Area Alarms J. Piping Purge Test K. Piping Particulate Test L. Piping Purity Test M. Final Tie-In Test N. Operational Pressure Test O. Medical Gas Concentration Test P. Medical Air Purity Test (Compressor System) Q. Labeling R. Source Equipment Verification a. General b. Gas Supply Sources c. Medical Air Compressor Systems d. Medical-Surgical Vacuum Systems e. S. Level I Operation and Management
a. Special Precautions Piped Patient Gas/Vacuum Systems b. Gas/Vacuum Systems Information and Warning Signs 7. Central Supply Systems - (5.1 5.1.3.4) - Section Quiz - #3 A. Ventilation B. Design & Construction C. Identification and Labeling D. Location E. Emergency Oxygen Supply Connection F. Bulk Oxygen G. Manifolds 8. Medical Air Compressors (5.1.3.5 5.1.3.5.15)-Section Quiz -#4 A. Reciprocating B. Rotary Vane C. Liquid Ring D. Aftercoolers E. Receivers F. Dryers G. Filters H. Regulators I. Local Alarms/Operating Alarms J. Piping Arrangements K. Dew Point 9. Medical Vacuum Systems (5.1.3.6 5.1.3.7.6) - Section Quiz #5 A. Locations B. Receivers C. Alarms D. Piping E. Exhaust F. WAGD Sources, Alarms, Exhaust 10. Instrument Air (5.1.3.8 5.1.3.8.11) - Section Quiz #6 A. Sources B. Intake C. Filters D. Piping E. Alarms 11. Valve Types (5.1.4 5.1.4.10.2) - Section Quiz - #6 A. Types B. Source
C. Main D. Riser E. Service F. Zone Valves G. In-Line Valves 12. Station Outlets/Inlets (5.1.5 5.1.5.16.1) Section Quiz # 7 A. Station Outlets/Inlets configuration description B. Station Outlets/Inlets using Non-Standard Operating Pressures 13. Manufactured Assemblies (5.1.6-5.1.8.2.4) - Section Quiz # 7 A. Surface Mounted Medical Gas Rails B. Pressure and Vacuum Indicators C. Pressure and Vacuum Indicator Locations 14. Level I Warning Systems (5.1.9 5.1.9.5.4) - Section Quiz # 8 A. General Information B. Master Alarm C. Area Alarm D. Local Alarms 15. Level I Distribution (5.1.10 5.1.10.9.2) - Section Quiz # 9 A. Positive Pressure Medical Gas Piping B. Medical Vacuum and WAGD C. Vacuum Tubing Marking D. Fittings E. Brazed Joints cutting, cleaning F. Dissimilar Metals Inspection G. Nitrogen Purge H. Welded Joints, Prohibited Joints 16. Level I, II & III Source Systems & Distribution (5.1.14 5.3.11.3.2) - Section Quiz #10 A. Level I Support Gases B. Level 2 Piped Gas and Vacuum Systems C. Level 3 Piped Gas and Vacuum Systems 17. Written - Sample Final Exam 100 Questions (Closed Book) - A. Sample Final Exam Discussion -
18. Copper Tubing Brazing A. Instruction and demonstration on the following Medical Gas Piping Brazing Techniques a. Heating a Joint b. Applying Brazing Filler Metal c. Making Horizontal Joints d. Making Vertical Joints e. Safety Measures B. Discuss Medical Gas Piping Course Brazing Technique and Horizontal & Vertical Brazing Procedure 19. Final Course Wrap-Up and Class Dismissal A. Student Critique of class Complete handout Questionnaire B. Distribute Contact Information C. Discuss Pipe Installers/Brazers State Requirements for maintaining Piping Installers Certification D. Final review and questions 20. Written N.I.T.C. Final Exam 100 Questions (Closed Book) - Final Exam is Proctored by N.I.T.C. Personnel 21. Practical Exam - Must Complete 1 Vertical Coupon & 1 Horizontal Coupon A. Brazing Inspection Proctored by N.I.T.C. Objective The main objective of this 32 hour Medical Gas Course is to provide training and testing regarding the operation, application and code requirements to individuals who are responsible for the medical gas pipeline systems. Those who successfully complete the course and pass all exams will be awarded their certification. Method of Evaluation Each participant will be tested on their knowledge of Medical Gas Pipeline through a Minimum 100 Question Final Exam overseen by an N.I.T.C. Proctor.
MATHIS WAYNE CARLSON 1350 W 90th Ave Apt 101 Merrillville, IN 46410 801-403-7542 mwcarlson123@gmail.com SUMMARY Over 15 years of experience as a medical gas professional. Specializing in the installation, inspection and verification of medical gas systems. Extensive experience with business management and employee education and training. SKILLS Languages Fluent in Spanish. Software Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks. Proficient in Adobe. Skills Self- Motivated. Strong Interpersonal Skills. Management, Leadership, and Training experience. Excellent Organizational Skills. Ability to Teach and Train Others. Excels at sales and business development EXPERIENCE July 1, 2014 - Current July 1, 2006 Current Regional Manager, Health Choice Enterprises, Louisville Kentucky Oversee all operations in the Rocky Mountain and Chicago regions. Coordinate all scheduling, billing and proposals for a wide spread customer base. Perform all necessary testing, installation and repairs at customer s facilities. Sales and business development within the region. Medical Gas Instructor, Davis Applied Technology College, Kaysville Utah Teaching the state required medical gas training in the plumbing apprenticeship classes.
July 1, 2007 Current October 1, 2003 October 31, 2012 October 1, 2003 April 1, 2004 April 2003 October 1, 2004 October 1997- April 2003 Owner, Essential Medical Systems, Centerville Utah Manage all day to day business operations. Coordinate all scheduling, billing and proposals for a wide spread customer base. Perform all necessary testing, installation and repairs at customer s facilities. Sales and business development. Employee training and education. Owner, Island View Plumbing, West Bountiful Utah Manage all day to day business operations. Coordinate all scheduling, billing and proposals for a wide spread customer base. Perform plumbing work and installations in all types of projects. Sales and business development. Employee training and education. Plumbing Foreman, Allen Plumbing, Riverton Utah Lead plumber for the company. Specialized in job coordination, planning and medical installations. Journeyman Plumber, Shamrock Plumbing, North Salt Lake Utah Journeyman plumber and crew leader. Specialized in material management, job management and multi-family installations. Apprentice Plumber, Todd Bridge Plumbing, Bountiful Utah Worked as an apprentice plumber. Trained in material management, job management and scheduling with a focus on light commercial construction. EDUCATION October 1997- April 2003 September 2002 April 2003 May 2000 Journeyman Plumber, Davis Applied Technology College General Studies, Weber State University High School Diploma, Bountiful High School TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES October 2014 ASSE 6050 Medical Gas Instructor October 2013 ASSE 6035 Bulk Medical Gas Verifier Page 2
May 2008 August 2007 August 2007 April 2004 April 2003 September 1997 Utah Master Plumber ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifier ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installer Utah Journeyman Plumber Utah Apprentice Plumber REFERENCES AVAIALBLE UPON REQUEST Page 3