Mask Fit Testing

Why Do I Need a Mask Fitting?

Proper fit of an approved particulate filter surgical mask is essential to reducing your exposure to blood and body fluids as well as airborne microorganisms. Fit testing may be required by your school prior to beginning clinical rotations. 

Cost for fit testing: $20.00

What can affect a mask fitting?

  • Facial hair will interfere with a successful mask fit test. You must be clean shaven prior to fit testing.
  • Chewing gum or eating just before or during fit testing.
  • A history of pulmonary or cardiac medical condition that may interfere with respirator use (check with your physician).

Mask information

Student Health uses 3M 1860 N95 Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask for fit testing. Our masks are National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved as an N95 particulate respirator and meet the CDC guidelines for TB exposure control. It is the mask used by Wellstar MCG Health Hospitals and Clinics.

Contact Us

Student Health Services

Health Sciences Campus

Health Sciences Building

Suite 1500

987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912

706-721-3448

706-721-7468

studenthealth@augusta.edu

Fit Test Appointments

Once your appointment has been scheduled, please print out the Mask Fit Testing Form and have the following filled out, your name, date of birth, school, and answers to questions 1-14. Bring the form with you to your fit testing appointment.

Some schools may arrange a group fit testing for your class. Please inquire within your school administration office for more information. 

Appointments can be scheduled by going to Online Student Health (OSH) Website.

 

MASK FIT TESTING FORM