ABOUT :
The Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP®) certification is a prestigious credential awarded by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE®) to individuals demonstrating expertise in HVAC system design specifically for healthcare facilities. The certification validates a deep understanding of medical facility requirements, infection control, and regulatory standards.
CERTIFYING BODY : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE®)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
HFDP certified professionals possess the knowledge and skills to:
- Apply HVAC design principles to unique healthcare facility requirements.
- Incorporate infection control and safety standards into system design.
- Optimize energy efficiency and sustainability in healthcare environments.
- Understand the integration of HVAC systems with medical equipment and operations.
EXAM INFORMATION :
- Duration: Typically, 2 hours.
- Exam Center: Available in-person at test centers or remotely online via Kryterion.
RECERTIFICATION :
- Certification valid for three years.
- Complete 45 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
- Agree to and uphold the ASHRAE Code of Ethics.
- Pay the recertification fee.
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Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE5
- STANDARDS AND REGULATORY GUIDELINES2
- HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES4
- SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS8
- 4.1Importance of redundancy in central plants
- 4.2Integration of medical equipment
- 4.3Fire safety and smoke control measures
- 4.4Maintenance and operational best practices
- 4.5Infection control strategies
- 4.6Disaster preparedness and recovery plans
- 4.7Control systems and instrumentation
- 4.8Processes for testing, balancing, and commissioning systems
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years of HVAC&R design experience, including 7 years in healthcare HVAC&R design.
- Associate degree, technical degree, or certificate in design, construction, or related field with 7 years of HVAC&R design experience, including 3 years in healthcare HVAC&R design.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 years of HVAC&R design experience, including 2 years in healthcare HVAC&R design.
- Professional engineering license with 2 years of healthcare HVAC&R design experience.
- Must agree to uphold the ASHRAE Code of Ethics.
Target audiences
- Ideal for HVAC engineers, designers, and consultants specializing in healthcare facility projects.
- Relevant to facility managers involved in the design and operation of healthcare facilities.
- Suitable for healthcare professionals engaged in healthcare facility design and operations.