To be eligible for the examination, you must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus:
- Three (3) years of associated engineering experience*
- Three (3) years of which must have been in a healthcare setting
- Three (3) years of management/supervisory/administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university plus
- Five (5) years of associated engineering experience*
- Three (3) years of which must have been in a healthcare setting, including
- Five (5) years of management/ supervisory/administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent plus
- Seven (7) years of associated engineering experience*,
- Three (3) years of which must have been in a healthcare setting, including
- Five (5) years of management/supervisory/administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
*Associated engineering experience refers to work experience in the following functional areas:
- Clinical engineering
- Environmental management
- Facility management
- Operations and maintenance
- Planning, design, and construction
- Safety and security
You are not required to submit any supporting documentation as proof of eligibility. However, you are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the related examination content outline (content domains and tasks) in the CHFM Candidate Handbook. The content outline represents the essential job tasks performed by a CHFM. These job tasks are the basis for the questions on the examination.
The content outline also allows candidates to determine whether they meet the eligibility requirements for the exam by comparing their experience with exam content domains and tasks. If you find gaps in your knowledge and skill, additional experience and/or study may be necessary. The eligibility requirements are in place to ensure candidates are positioned to succeed on the examination.
Once you determine you are eligible, you can study to prepare further or simply register for and schedule your exam.