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Continuing Education


Maintaining Certification

Have you moved or changed employers?

You must notify EDAC at edac@healthdesign.org so that your renewal notifications are sent to your current email and mailing addresses.

After successfully passing the EDAC exam and earning your EDAC credential, you will need to complete six (6) hours of approved continuing education units (CEUs) and pay a renewal fee of $99 every two years to maintain your EDAC status. ​You can download the welcome packet and read more about recertification.

The Center is one of several organizations that offers the approved courses you’ll need to sharpen your skills and stay EDAC-certified. From infection prevention to health-promoting soundscapes and much more, the courses listed below will introduce you to a variety of evidence-based design tools, trends, and concepts to support your continuing education in this vital field.

 

Submit a Course for EDAC CEU credit

To submit a course for EDAC CEU credit, 75% of the content will need to be on any of the 8 steps of the EBD process. A $50 Course Management Fee is required for each course submitted. If you are an Affiliate of The Center or employed by an EDAC Advocate or Champion Firm, there is no fee to submit a course.  For workshops and conferences, the fee is $250 for the first 10 sessions and an additional $50 for every 10 sessions after. For workshops and conferences, please email edac@healthdesign.org.

Instructors and presenters can fill out the Program Submission form here

Affiliate+ members view CHD webinars below for free.

Webinars

Title Publication Date
Rebuilding Human Performance—The Intersection of Neuroscience and Architecture October, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Sound in Senior Living — Insights from Sonic Treatment Research in Memory Care September, 2023
Finding the Evidence — Nursing Home Research that Measures Impacts and Change September, 2023
The State of the Healthcare Design Industry: Perspectives on Health Equity and Wellness August, 2023
Choice and Dignity in Behavioral Health Design for Children August, 2023
First Look: A New Prototype Model for Mental Health Care August, 2023
Design Solutions that Enhance Respite & Resilience for Our Healthcare Workforce July, 2023
The Evolution of Design Standards June, 2023
Sustainable Construction Through Prefabrication June, 2023
Building for Better Healthcare: How Prefabrication is Revolutionizing Construction Processes June, 2023
On The Way to Inclusivity: Drawing Towards Racial Equity in Healthcare Architecture & Design May, 2023
D3—The Intersection of Diagnosis, Dignity and Design for Behavioral and Mental Health Communities in Crisis April, 2023
Caregiver Well-being in Mental and Behavioral Healthcare Environments April, 2023
The Future of Healthcare Finance: Navigating Headwinds and Certain Turbulence April, 2023
The Sheltering Arms Institute: A Rehabilitation Hospital that Sets the Bar for Patient Experience and the Future of Care February, 2023
The Changemaker: A Champion for Enriched Environments for People as they Age January, 2023
The Changemaker: Looking Back to Move Forward January, 2023
The Future is Now: Integrating Logistics Automation Technologies into Healthcare Facility Planning and Design December, 2022
Bright Days and Dark Nights – An Important New Direction for Senior Living November, 2022
Sustainable Design: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be October, 2022
Top 10 Questions for Designers to Ask Related to Healthcare Finance September, 2022
Current and Anticipated Financial Forces that Impact Healthcare Design October, 2022
Life Safety in Behavior Health Designs: Are There Conflicts? August, 2022
Reimagining the Behavioral Health Experience August, 2022
Sound Judgement: Using Sound to Amplify Health and Wellbeing in Environments for Aging July, 2022
Sleep Math: More Daytime Light = Better Nighttime Sleep for Older Adults July, 2022
Back to the Future - Time to Reflect, Regroup, Rethink June, 2022
Prefabricated Bathrooms: Planning Strategies for Healthcare Projects June, 2022
Leveraging Prefabrication to Achieve Project Design Goals June, 2022
Health, Wellness and Wellbeing: The Power of Biophilic Design for People and Communities May, 2022
Title Format Date(s) Offered Cost
Enhancing Safety Through Design Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Healthcare: Time for Change Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Why is Color so Important in Healthcare Design? An Examination of Our Decisions Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Senior Living Design: Looking Through a Different Lens Lecture/Educational Session September 25, 2023 to September 25, 2026 $0.00
Copper Touch Surfaces - Antimicrobial Benefits Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Impact on Operational Optimization: Why the Floor Matters Lecture/Educational Session July 11, 2023 to July 11, 2026 $0.00
Improving the Learning Environment: Flooring Selection Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Changing Light = Changing Lives: Optimizing Lighting to Support Health Lecture/Educational Session $0.00
Impact of Art on Emergency Department Waiting Experience Lecture/Educational Session or Online $0.00
Fourth Design and Health Symposium: Transforming Mental Health Care Through Design Online April 19, 2023 $60.00
Nurture Research: "Experiences in Outpatient Care" Presentation $0.00
Nurture Research: "Rx for Pharmacies" Presentation $0.00
HCAT: Healthcare Aptitude Test Presentation $0.00
Nurture Research: "Design for Healing" Presentation $0.00
Improving the Patient Experience to Build Customer Loyalty Seminar
Got EBD? The Art & Science of Evidence-Based Design Demystified Seminar
Post Occupancy Evaluation - The Human Connection: A Panel Discussion Webinar February 10, 2022 $0.00
New Canadian National Standard for Health Care Facility Design Studies and Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Webinar December 1, 2021 to December 10, 2021 $0.00
What’s New for 2022: Changes in the 2022 FGI Guidelines Webinar January 27, 2022 $0.00
Communication, Design, & Covid: Evidence-Based Applications Webinar August 19, 2021 $0.00
The Intersection of Hospitality and Healthcare Webinar November 8, 2023 to November 8, 2026 $0.00
Art as a Positive Distraction in Mental and Behavioral Health Facilities Webinar June 22, 2021
A Clinician Liaison: You Never Heard Of It, But You Need One! Webinar March 24, 2022 $0.00
Texas Healthcare Rule Revolution – A comparison of current and proposed hospital rules Webinar February 24, 2022 $20.00
Kent State University Design and Health Symposium: Re-Envisioning Emergency Department Design Webinar April 27, 2022 $60.00
Designing Spaces for Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment Webinar November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2026 $0.00
Multisensory Wellbeing Biohacking Creativity Webinar May 27, 2022 to May 27, 2025 $0.00
From Survive to Thrive: Buildings that Enrich Health and Wellness Webinar November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2026 $0.00
Understanding Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities Webinar August 18, 2022 $0.00
Level I Trauma Room Design: Research-Based Strategies for Improved Outcomes Webinar September 1, 2022 $0.00