Continuing Education

ABOUT THIS COURSE Begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026 As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers). This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers. * This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630. SCHEDULE (4-day class) May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Online registration will close Friday, May 22 at 1:00PM Please note: lunch is NOT included. LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $995 Non-Member – $995 **Please note: cost includes instruction only.** CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of class start. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. […]

ABOUT THIS COURSE Begins Tuesday, July 28, 2026 This 32-hour course is designed to take the seasoned plumber/fitter and teach them the information necessary to install medical gas and vacuum pipeline systems in human health care occupancies, including hospitals, office-based occupancies, nursing homes, and outpatient care facilities. Topics include all facets of equipment, such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, valving and hangers, and testing as well as a section on the special brazing requirements for medical gas and vacuum tubing. Practical training is included, including student coupons that are sent to outside laboratories for independent examinations. Topics also include the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA 99 is the textbook. This course is mandatory in over forty states prior to working on any medical gas or vacuum system. The student shall be at the journeyman level or active in an apprentice program for at least four years. At the completion of the course, there is a standardized written examination as well as a brazing practical in which students will be required to braze vertical and horizontal full-penetration joints on 1-1/2" tubing. The brazing coupons will be tested by C.W.I. at an independent laboratory. This course follows the […]