Everything you need to know about Lantern Academy, our training programs, and how we can help your facility.
Lantern Academy is a training provider focused exclusively on practical, NFPA 99-compliant medical-gas system maintenance. We combine concise theory with hands-on instruction so learners finish as certified Medical Gas Technicians ready for audits and day-to-day troubleshooting.
Our programs are built for hospital and outpatient facility maintenance teams, biomedical engineers, and anyone responsible for the safe operation of medical-gas and vacuum systems. The goal is to improve patient safety by empowering in-house staff with the skills they need.
The flagship program awards the Medical Gas Technician credential. Graduates receive a digital and printed certificate that can be filed for next-year's compliance audit. This credential proves that you are qualified to work on your facility's medical gas system, as per NFPA 99.
Online modules are self-paced so you can learn without disrupting shift schedules.
Yes. Before class begins we gather information about your specific manifolds, valves, alarms, and distribution piping. Lessons and assessments are then tailored so staff learn about and practice on the exact components they will maintain every day.
Absolutely. Graduates gain access to Lantern's video reference library for three years, making it easy to review a procedure-such as a "tricky spring insertion"-right before returning to the job floor, or even during the repair.
The curriculum is mapped directly to NFPA 99 requirements, and all practical exercises reflect inspection points surveyors look for. Our blog and refresher content also cover code updates and best-practice documentation so your program stays audit-ready.
The section of NFPA 99 that addresses medical gas maintenance personnel qualifications is Section 5.1.14.4.2.5. This section describes the requirements for individuals performing maintenance on medical gas, vacuum, WAGD, and medical support gas systems in healthcare facilities.
According to NFPA 99, Section 5.1.14.4.2.5, appropriate qualification can be demonstrated by any of the following: (1) A documented training program acceptable to the healthcare facility for the specific equipment installed; (2) Credentialing to ASSE 6040 plus technical competence on the specific installed equipment; (3) Credentialing to ASSE 6030 plus technical competence on the specific installed equipment. A facility may choose either an accredited ASSE 6040 program or provide a documented, facility-specific training program.
It's a downloadable, NFPA 99-compliant form that streamlines risk assessments, emergency plans, repairs, and contractor communication for any construction activity affecting medical-gas systems. Developed by an ASSE 6050 instructor, it saves time and ensures nothing is overlooked.
Download the Permit to Work ->Yes, that is one of the most common reasons facilities use our system. And if you start with one hospital and then add others, you can still get the group pricing.
Nothing. Same company, different nicknames. Growing up everyone used to call Adam "Q," but his real name was Adam Christopher Quirk. Still is, in fact.
Lantern Academy's headquarters and studio are in Greenwood, IN (300 S. Madison Ave.). Reach us at info@lanternacademy.com or call (812) 664-6176.
