On-Site Exams
Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) Exam
The CHC exam will be offered on March 7, 2012 at the conclusion of the PDC Summit. CHC status provides both internal and external rewards. CHCs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of health care. And CHC is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The CHC Program has three components:
- Eligibility requirements that are a blend of education and experience and profile the individual who is likely to be successful on the Certification Examination
- A 115-item multiple-choice Certification Examination that tests tasks that are performed regularly in practice and are considered important to competent practice
- A renewal requirement. Certification is valid for three years at which time it must be renewed through retaking and passing the Certification Examination or documenting 45 contact hours of continuing professional education.
For the candidate handbook and information on how to apply for the exam, visit http://www.aha.org/certifcenter/CHC/index.shtml
If you have any questions regarding your application for the CHC exam, please call AMP at 888-519-9901.
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Examination
Take the EDAC* Examination at the PDC Summit 2012
This year, PDC attendees have the opportunity to take the EDAC examination onsite at the conference. The EDAC exam establishes standards that qualify an evidence-based design (EBD) process and assess an individual’s ability to understand and implement this process into healthcare construction, renovation, expansions, and replacement facilities.
Healthcare planners, architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, as well as anyone in the management team of a healthcare organization that has direct responsibility for planning and designing buildings should consider becoming EDAC certified. There are no prerequisites for sitting for the examination.
Pre-registration for the EDAC exam is required by February 3. Register today and receive a 10% discount fee. Space is limited so don’t delay!
Benefits of becoming EDAC certified include:
- Public recognition of your expertise
- Increased value with clients and employers
- Ability to share a common language
- Skills to incorporate the newest findings into projects
- Credibility when justifying expenditures associated with design decisions and innovations
- Ability to create new research and add to the body of knowledge to advance the industry
- Visibility on a roster of certified EBD professionals
Register to take the exam at https://www.castleworldwide.com/EDAC and use code PDC12 to receive the 10% discount.
*Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification
Demonstrating value through integrated teamwork
