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ASHRAE Certification

ASHRAE Certification. Healthcare Facility Design Professional. Be ASHRAE Certified. ASHRAE Certification Programs Created to fill an identified industry need through market research Based on best practices

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ASHRAE Certification

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  1. ASHRAE Certification Healthcare Facility Design Professional

  2. Be ASHRAE Certified ASHRAE Certification Programs • Created to fill an identified industry need through market research • Based on best practices • Developed by ASHRAE-identified practitioners, so ASHRAE Certifications are reliable, credible, unbiased • Examinations available at testing centers worldwide

  3. What’s the Value? Stand out from the Crowd: Be identified with cutting edge building design and operation. The Certifications ASHRAE Stands Behind: Demonstrate mastery of a body of knowledge reflecting best practices. Feel Qualified?: Apply and, after your application is approved, schedule the examination. Although ASHRAE identifies relevant resources, you are not required to purchase a book or attend a class.

  4. Benefits to Certification Earners • Enhance your credibility • Expand your industry knowledge • Demonstrate your commitment to improving yourself, your work product, and the industry • Improve your options for being hired or promoted and to generate new business

  5. Benefits to Employers Demonstrate corporate commitment to excellence by employing qualified engineers Improve morale by supporting professional advancement Distinguish your firm from the competition by employing ASHRAE-certified engineers Know who to hire or promote and to whom to assign important projects

  6. ASHRAE Certification Programs ASHRAE offers 6 certification programs Healthcare Facility Design Professional High-Performance Building Design Professional Operations & Performance Management Professional Commissioning Process Management Professional Building Energy Modeling Professional Building Energy Assessment Professional

  7. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 1 Read the Candidate Guidebook: It contains important information related to the examination, including eligibility requirements. Go to www.ashrae.org/certification and download the guidebook for the program in which you are interested.

  8. Healthcare Facility Design Professional Eligibility Criteria (cont’d) Any individual who meets one of the following combinations of academic and work experience criteria will be eligible to take the HFDP examination. • Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 2 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR

  9. Healthcare Facility Design Professional Eligibility Criteria 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 7 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 7 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design

  10. Step 2 Complete the Application: Complete the online application form at www.ashrae.org/HFDPor call customer service at 1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (Worldwide) Example of Application

  11. Step 3 Schedule an Examination: Click on the Testing Centers Worldwide link under the at www.ashrae.org/HFDP. Examinations are offered at nearly 200 testing centers worldwide. Candidates for the HFDP have 2 hours in which to complete the examination, which contains115 multiple choice items.

  12. Step 4 Review Available Resources: The HFDP Candidate Guidebook and the HFDP web page identify available resources that may help candidates gain an understanding of the body of knowledge the examination tests. Available resources include ASHRAE-owned and non-ASHRAE owned publications and courses.

  13. Relevant Resources for HFDP Certification

  14. Step 5 Renew Your Certification: Each certification holder must earn 45 ASHRAE Continuing Education units (ACEs) during the three year period following initial certification or the last renewal. ACEs can be earned through attendance at or participation in ASHRAE-sponsored and non-ASHRAE-sponsored educational activities. The activities must be technical in nature and must be directly related to healthcare facility design.

  15. Pricing and Renewal Information Application Fee: $295 for ASHRAE members $415 for non-members Renewal Fee: $125 for ASHRAE members $195 for non-members

  16. Promotional Benefits • Listing of certification earners on ASHRAE’s web site • Listing of certification earners in Insights • News release prepared and sent from ASHRAE Headquarters • ASHRAE Certification Designations can be used on business cards, letterhead, email, and websites

  17. Stand out from the Crowd

  18. For More Information Visitwww.ashrae.org/certification or www.ashrae.org/HFDP E-mailcertification@ashrae.org Phone1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada)or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)

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