NAIT - PLMR150 - Fundamentals of Medical Gas Installation
Meets requirement for the theory component of Medical Gas Piping Installer Certification
Description
Must be a Red Seal Plumber, Pipefitter or Steamfitter
If you are looking for the full training package that provides participants with all the prerequisites required to write the Medical Gas Piping and Systems Installations Certification Exam to become a CSA Certified Medical Gas Piping Installer please redirect here.
In partnership with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) the classroom/theory component of this package will be delivered as asynchronous online learning through NAIT’s learning management system. Participants will have four weeks to complete this component.
This flexible learning option allows participants to complete the training at times that work for their schedule while still having access to an instructor that is available to answer questions and provide live support as requested.
A minimum grade of 80% is required to pass this component.
To view the detailed outline for the Fundamentals of Medical Gas Installation component, click here: NAIT PLMR150 - Fundamentals of Medical Gas Installation.pdf
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Determine the overall concept of the CSA Z7396.1 Standard and the requirements for installer certification, common trade practices, and protocol for hospital shutdowns.
- Determine the correct materials to be used for the installation of medical gas systems.
- Determine installation procedures for distribution pipelines systems and terminal units in accordance with the Standard.
- Describe the installation and maintenance of master and local alarms.
- Describe the installation and maintenance of the supply sources for medical gas systems.
- Test piping systems in accordance with the Standard and accompany the testing agency with their testing requirements.
Resources/Manuals
Participants will be provided digital non-downloadable access to the CSA Z7396.1-17 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems Standard accessible by NAIT students through the NAIT library. If you would like a copy you can download and keep, you can purchase one fon the CSA website here: https://www.csagroup.org/store/product/2702512/. The fee for the manual is an additional $400 + GST and is payable to CSA directly.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Prerequisites
Must be a Red Seal Plumber, Pipefitter or Steamfitter