Hybrid in‑person and online training that qualifies your RFA to oversee piped medical gas and vacuum systems, document compliance, and make confident decisions when something goes wrong.
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NFPA 99 requires each healthcare facility to designate a Responsible Facility Authority (RFA) for its piped medical gas and vacuum systems.
According to NFPA 99 2024, 5.1.14.1.2, "The Responsible Facility Authority shall have primary responsibility for implementation of the piped medical gas and vacuum system requirements of this code for the health care facility, including all medical gas, support gas, medical vacuum, and WAGD systems."
The RFA is the person who understands how the system is designed, how it's maintained, and what the risks are when something changes. In real life, that means the RFA:
On paper, almost every hospital (in states where they are using NFPA 99 2021 edition or later) has someone listed as the RFA. In practice, many of those people receive little structure, training, or support—until an incident exposes the gaps.
Formal RFA training closes those gaps. It gives one responsible person the knowledge, tools, and documentation to say yes or no to work on the system—and to back it up.
This program is designed for the person who will be listed as the RFA and the people who support them—typically:
Lantern's RFA Training combines a focused in-person session with self-paced online modules. Your RFA learns key information in person and reinforces it with structured online content.
A focused, conference-based session that defines the RFA role for your organization, reviews how NFPA 99 applies to your systems, and discusses real incidents and "near misses." Delivered at conferences, association meetings, or on-site.
Self-paced modules your RFA can complete over several days or weeks. Includes interactive lessons, knowledge checks, short video instruction, 360° room simulations, and downloadable tools like Permit to Work and Risk Assessment calculator.
At the end of the course, participants complete a comprehensive assessment. Those who pass receive a Lantern RFA Certificate documenting their training—suitable for HR and compliance files—plus optional follow‑up recommendations tailored to your facility.
Share your facility or group type, approximate number of participants, and preferred timeframe.
We deliver a two-hour kickoff session on-site or at an event, tailored to your facility's systems and current projects.
Your RFA and any additional team members receive access to the online modules, which they can complete at their own pace.
Once participants pass the final assessment, Lantern issues RFA training certificates and a completion report for your records.
We recommend next steps, including permit‑to‑work processes, refresher training, and additional courses for technicians and clinical staff.
This course is built around the RFA responsibilities described in NFPA 99 for piped medical gas and vacuum systems. It helps your designated RFA understand those requirements and put them into practice. Specifically, this course fulfills the qualification set forth under rule 5.1.14.1.3.2(1) of NFPA 99.
NFPA does not approve or certify third‑party training providers. Lantern's course is designed by medical gas and facility experts to align with NFPA 99 requirements for the RFA role and the documentation surveyors typically look for.
A facilities or clinical engineering background helps, but we routinely train folks who are new to medical gas systems. The course starts with fundamentals and builds to more advanced topics.
The live session is about two hours. The online content is approximately eight hours of study, which most participants complete over one to three weeks, plus time for the final assessment.
Most facilities enroll one primary RFA and one to three backups. Larger systems may enroll a broader group of leaders and coordinators. We'll quote pricing based on your numbers.
The core curriculum is standard, but the in-person session can focus on your specific facility layout, equipment, and upcoming projects.
Participants can review the content and retake the assessment. If multiple team members are struggling with the same topics, we can recommend targeted follow‑up training.
Many facilities revisit formal training every three to five years, or after major system changes. We can help you plan a refresh cadence that matches your risk profile.
Yes. If you're building a broader medical gas program, we can combine RFA training with courses for technicians, project staff, or clinical teams.
No. This course prepares the facility's internal authority, not third‑party verifiers or installers. It focuses on risk, documentation, and decision‑making from the owner's side.
Tell us about your team and we'll reach out to discuss the best fit—whether that's a full certification program, a video library subscription, or a custom multi-facility rollout.
