Working in Health Care | ASHE

Working in Health Care: Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker Education & Exam Review

4 CECs

As a subcontractor or specialty contractor, it’s important to understand the complexities of working in a health care construction environment.

This in-person or virtual, instructor-led program offers training for subcontractors, specialty contractors and those who are working in the health care environment. Participants will gain knowledge of the unique intricacies of working in a hospital or other health care facility, and can showcase their participation in this program to market their subcontractor or specialty contractor services.

Topics covered in this program include risks to patients during construction; fundamentals of Life Safety and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM); infection prevention; equipment and systems unique to health care facilities; and customer and patient expectations.

Provided with this program:

Course materials that supplement your learning
Certificate of course attendance that can be used to market your knowledge
Solid preparation for certified health care physical environment worker certification examination

Please note: The program fee does not include the exam fee, nor does it register you for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker Exam. Participation in the review program does not guarantee a passing score on the exam. To register for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker Exam, please click here.

Important Information

Intended Audience and Learning Outcomes

Intended Audience

Subcontractors
Specialty contractors
It is recommended that general contractors and construction project managers take ASHE’s Health Care Construction Workshop and that at least one person on the job site has the Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) Certification It is then recommended that anyone else on the job site should be a Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker.

Learning Outcomes

Articulate factors that are unique to the construction and renovation of health care facilities and implement best practices based on those factors.
Implement the precautions required for construction in a health care facility to ensure safe and effective healing environments are maintained during a project.

Program Pricing

Become an ASHE member to receive the discounted rate along with all the Society has to offer!

If you’re not an ASHE member, a membership can be added during the registration process to receive the member rate.

ASHE Academy/Pre-conference

ASHE Member: $365
Nonmember of ASHE: $465

*If hosted by “ABCDE GROUP” - The host organization determines pricing, registration, and coordination of these hosted programs/events. Registrations for hosted programs are not transferable to other ASHE programs.

AHA CECs

1/2 Day – 2 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)
1 Day – 4 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

Credit hours can be used toward the renewal of the Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) credential and the Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) credential.

Program Agenda

Half Day Schedule

1/2 Day A.M.
7-8 a.m.	Check-in/continental breakfast
8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Program
1/2 Day P.M.
12:30-1 p.m.	Check-in
1-5 p.m.	Program

Full Day Schedule

7-8 a.m.	Check-in/continental breakfast
8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Program
12-1 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
1-5 p.m.	Program

Hotel Information

(TBD)

Travel Discounts

Not available

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Registration fees, less a $75 cancellation fee, are refundable if written notice is received five working days prior to the program. Membership payment to renew/join ASHE is not refundable nor transferable. Please email a cancellation request to ASHE at ashe@aha.org or call 312-422-3800. Registrants unable to attend may send an alternate. If the alternate is not a member, the non-member fee will be applied. Transferring is subject to availability. No on-site substitutions will be allowed. ASHE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program due to insufficient registration.

ADA Requirements

ASHE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in this program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, ASHE will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 30 days in advance of the event to ASHE at ashe@aha.org.