Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)

Issued by ASHRAE

The HFDP certification validates competency in incorporating standards, guidelines and regulatory codes as well as unique healthcare facility requirements and design principles in HVAC system design. The HFDP validates competency in these key domains: medical background information, standards and guidelines for HVAC system design for healthcare facilities, HVAC system design for healthcare facilities, and unique requirements for healthcare facilities.

Type Certification
Level Advanced

Additional Details

Skills

Apply Aspects Of Energy Efficiency Specific To Healthcare
Apply HVAC Design To Medical Functional Areas
Apply Methods To Accomplish Static Pressure Control
Design Contingencies For Utility System Failure
Design Systems With Proper Air Flows And Pressurizations
Ensure Central Plant Redundancy To Current Standards
Ensure Continuity Of Service
Identify Control Methods For Limiting Pathogen Growth
Incorporate HVAC System Monitoring Strategies
Incorporate ICRA Considerations In HVAC Design
Incorporate Smoke Management Requirements
Recognize Common Standards And Guidelines
Recognize The Performance Metrics Of Commissioning

Earning Criteria

Evidence

Certification I.D.

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