Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
Credential: Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
Credentialing Agency: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The purpose of the Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification is to increase understanding and knowledge of HVAC&R design in healthcare facilities. To this end, the examination for this certification is designed to assess an individual's understanding of the principles and best practices involved in HVAC&R design as they apply to healthcare facilities. Candidates must submit a completed application and meet one of the combinations of academic and work experience requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam. The examination for the HFDP program is a proctored, closed book/closed notes, 2-hour, 115-item multiple-choice test.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 10 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (800) 527-4723
Fax: (404) 321-5478
Contact Page
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design.
Option 2:Associate’s degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design.
Option 3:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design.
Option 4:Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design.
Written Exam
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Medical Background Information (10%)
- Terminology
- Equipment
- Departments and Medical Procedures
- Airborne vs. Contact Infection and Contamination
- Common Disease Organisms
- Contamination of Domestic Water Supply
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Standards and Guidelines for HVAC System Design for Healthcare Facilities (8%)
- Standards and Guidelines
- Regulatory Codes
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HVAC System Design for Healthcare Facilities (45%)
- Static Pressure Control
- Energy Efficiency
- Room Air Distribution
- Equipment and Application
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Unique Requirements for Healthcare Facilities (37%)
- Central Plants - Describe need for redundancy to current standards
- Medical Equipment
- Fire and Life Safety (Including Smoke Control)
- Operations and Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Disaster Mitigation, Management and Recovery
- Controls and Instrumentation
- Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) examination:
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Best Sources
- ASHRAE Certification FAQs
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Certification Application
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Certification Program Candidate Guidebook
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Practice Exam
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Related Resources
- Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Renewal Application
- Sample HFDP Exam Items
- Tips And Strategies For Certification Exam Preparation
RECERTIFICATION
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
Renewal Period: 3 years