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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
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February 19th Topic: Occupancy & Human Factors
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Occupancy & Human Factors

The human factor in the workplace
Creating a Healthful, Productive Workplace
Creating a Safe and Secure Workplace
Employee Development
Performance Appraisal
Managing for Diversity

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
February 26th Topic: Finance Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Finance Management

Manage budgets for:

Operations & Maintenance
Construction Projects
Capital
Utilities

Evaluate bids for equipment and services
Document energy conservation results to substantiate anticipated savings and payback

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
March 19th Topic: Risk Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Risk Management

Risk Management Planning
Emergency Preparedness
Response & Recovery
Facility Resilience
Business Continuity

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
March 26th Topic: Administration
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Administration

Review/revise existing policies and procedures
Manage and oversee operations of:

Plant, maintenance, healthcare facilities engineering
Construction, fire, and life safety
Environmental issues
Energy management

Develop the departmental strategic management plan
Oversee the functionality of the healthcare facility safety programs

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
April 16th Topic: Project Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Project Management

Planning & Design
Execution & Delivery
Evaluation
Transition to Occupancy

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
April 23rd Topic: Compliance
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Compliance

Ensure compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Ensure compliance with all applicable Codes & Standards
Ensure that healthcare facility & staff permits, licenses, and certificates are maintained, recorded, and current
Coordinate with physicians, departmental managers, and outside agencies in the development of plans and policies to manage all aspects of healthcare facilities
Document compliance in all aspects of healthcare facilities

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
May 21st Topic: Finance & Business
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Finance & Business

Operational & Capital Budgeting
Evidence-based decision-making processes
Procurement
Contracting
Financial Analysis
Reporting

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
May 28th Topic: Healthcare Project Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Healthcare Project Management

Develop Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) that includes Infection Control Risk Assessment
(ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
Develop conceptual/feasibility designs and budget estimates
Determine the appropriate project/construction delivery method
Negotiate contract for professional services (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, specialty consultants)
Review design development, and construction drawings and specifications for construction and renovation projects
Provide recommendation for award of construction bid
Assess the use of energy saving alternatives and options
Develop project construction schedules
Coordinate new project activities
Review submittals and shop drawings for construction and/or renovation projects
Manage the project planning processes
Evaluate construction contracts, change documents, submittals, progress payment, insurance, bond, liens
Conduct construction project status review with administration team
Contribute to the development of the facility master plan
Review as-built drawings
Assure that specification requirements are met on system improvement projects
Coordinate planning for special maintenance, upgrade, and renovation projects
Review infrastructure needs for changes in workload, function, services, operational requirements,
and capital equipment installations
Develop and maintain institutional design standards (e.g., hardware, plumbing, lights, electrical systems)
Review new projects with bidders (e.g., scope of work for electrical)
Review plans for building alterations & equipment
Represent organization with contractors, architects, inspectors and suppliers in matters related to healthcare facilities
Manage equipment planning process for new equipment required for expansion or renovation
projects.
Understand code differences between existing and new construction as it pertains to NFPA 101

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
June 25th Topic: Maintenance & Operations
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Maintenance & Operations

Review service proposals
Manage the utility management program
Coordinate building system improvement projects
Conduct benchmarking for energy utilization of buildings and healthcare facilities
Review energy utilization reports and system operating conditions to identify needs for repair, replacements, upgrades, and capacity additions.
Manage a maintenance management program.
Manage building maintenance repair parts and supplies inventory
Manage engineering information systems (e.g., fire alarm system, building automation system, PM/work order system, CAD/CAFM)
Possess an understanding of the operation and maintenance of healthcare building systems
Schedule predictive and reactive work to various trade personnel and outside contractors (e.g., carpenter, electrician, general maintenance, painter, plumber)
Develop preventive maintenance strategies and programs for buildings and equipment
Understand the operations and maintenance of off-site healthcare facilities
Manage elevator system (e.g., preventative maintenance, repairs, annual testing, and upgrades)
Coordinate utility shutdowns for construction/renovation/maintenance/repair projects or activities
Evaluate results of all maintenance and testing activities
Manage the medical utilities equipment management program
Read/interpret blueprints and schematic drawings
Coordinate communications and resets after a utility power outage
Manage departmental goals, objectives, and standards of work performance
Maintain control, function, and distribution of all healthcare facility locking systems and keys
Create deferred maintenance schedules and projects

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88369558104
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
July 2nd Topic: Communication
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Communication

Planning
Delivery
Evaluation
Business Case

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
July 23rd Topic: Finance Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Finance Management

Manage budgets for:

Operations & Maintenance
Construction Projects
Capital
Utilities

Evaluate bids for equipment and services
Document energy conservation results to substantiate anticipated savings and payback

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87384637276
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
August Topic: Real Estate
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Real Estate

Real Estate Strategies
Real Estate Assessment, Acquisition & Disposal
Real Estate Asset Management
Space Management
Major Projects & New Construction

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
August 27th Topic: Administration
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Administration

Review/revise existing policies and procedures
Manage and oversee operations of:

Plant, maintenance, healthcare facilities engineering
Construction, fire, and life safety
Environmental issues
Energy management

Develop the departmental strategic management plan
Oversee the functionality of the healthcare facility safety programs

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6082497772#038;omn=84369468868
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
September 17th Topic: Operations & Maintenance
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Operations & Maintenance

Infrastructure & Grounds
Physical Safety & Security
Buildings & Building Systems
Occupant Services
O&M Processes & Work Management Systems
Renewals & Renovations

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84324365641
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
September 24th Topic: Compliance
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Compliance

Ensure compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Ensure compliance with all applicable Codes & Standards
Ensure that healthcare facility & staff permits, licenses, and certificates are maintained, recorded, and current
Coordinate with physicians, departmental managers, and outside agencies in the development of plans and policies to manage all aspects of healthcare facilities
Document compliance in all aspects of healthcare facilities

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
October 15th Topic: Information & Technology Mgmt
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Information & Technology Mgmt.

Understand how secure, efficient data collection supports decision-making processes to meet core business objectives.
Conduct technology needs assessments and anticipate the impact of new technologies.
Understand how decisions are made to keep, update, augment, or replace technology.

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
October 22nd Topic: Healthcare Project Management
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Healthcare Project Management

Develop Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) that includes Infection Control Risk Assessment
(ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
Develop conceptual/feasibility designs and budget estimates
Determine the appropriate project/construction delivery method
Negotiate contract for professional services (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, specialty consultants)

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FREE: CFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Facility Manager Exam developed by IFMA!
November 19th Topic: Sustainability
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Sustainability

Energy management
Water management
Materials and consumable management
Waste management
Workplace and site management

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FREE: CHFM Exam Prep Workshop
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar Meeting, WA
Prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Exam developed by AHA!
November 26th Topic: Maintenance & Operations
>>> How to prepare for a “Competence” Exam as compared to a “Knowledge” Exam
>>> Maintenance & Operations

Review service proposals
Manage the utility management program
Coordinate building system improvement projects
Conduct benchmarking for energy utilization of buildings and healthcare facilities
Review energy utilization reports and system operating conditions to identify needs for repair, replacements, upgrades, and capacity additions.
Manage a maintenance management program.

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