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Earn 8 Experiential Credit Hours when Earning The CHFT

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:13:00 GMT

Those that earn the CHFT can receive 8 experiential credit hours towards the Healthcare Facilities Technician Certificate at OCTC. The CHFT substitutes for the competency based requirements of the HFT Certificate that includes - Life Safety, Ventilation, Medical Gas, and Electrical. This is a value of over $1500.00. Go to the following link for more information:

https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/healthcare-facilities-leadership.aspx

Preparing and Protecting HVAC Coils for Winter

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:32:00 GMT

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Certifying Healthcare Facility Technicians with IHFEA

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:13:00 GMT

Certifying Healthcare Facility Technicians with IHFEA - Read the full article on noctibusiness.com by clicking HERE

Guidance on Accreditation “Qualified Facilities Personnel”

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:59:00 GMT

Guidance on Accreditation “Qualified Facilities Personnel” Expectations during survey Share

In April The Joint Commission added an Human Resources (HR) Standard regarding the qualifications of healthcare facilities leadership and workers.

DNV has also been asking for qualification documentation during surveys. As a CHFT certified technician, you are in a great position to support this

Question. Rated door inspection qualification is one item that is asked for (see attached document). For those who have completed the CHFT Training

Course, be sure to print your NFPA 80 module certificate for your HR Department. If you are in leadership, make sure the qualification on your job description

lines up with your personal qualifications.

Read or Download the Full PDF Below

tjc_hr_standard_qualified_fa.pdf