If one of your goals was to become EDAC certified, now is a good time to complete that goal through the EDAC Exam. The Center for Health Design is making it a little easier for you to take that first step.
Those who register for the EDAC Exam from May 1 through June 30, 2022, will get three months’ free access to the EDAC Exam Prep Videos. Each of these videos correspond with the three EDAC Study Guides and can be viewed as many times as you like.
A large and growing body of evidence attests to the fact that the physical environment impacts patient stress, patient and staff safety, staff effectiveness and quality of care provided in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Basing healthcare facility planning and design decisions on this evidence to achieve the best possible patient, staff and operational outcomes is what evidence-based design is all about.
Who should be EDAC certified?
- Architects & Designers — Develop design solutions that are rooted in research to help achieve a client’s goals.
- Healthcare Providers — Support new ideas in healthcare design that align with organizational goals and are likely to achieve the desired results.
- Academics/Researchers/Students — Learn about the EBD process and apply the learnings going forward.
- Engineering & Construction Professionals — Understand the importance of research-based design decisions and maintain the integrity of these decisions during construction.
- Product Manufacturers — Use research to inform the product development process and support improved outcomes in healthcare settings.
EDAC is an internationally recognized credential awarded to individuals who demonstrate an understanding of how to apply an evidence-based process to the planning, design and construction of all settings that contribute to health, safety and well-being, including measuring and reporting results.
Learn more information about the EDAC exam, the advantages of being EDAC certified, and how to register for the exam on the Center for Health Design website.