Certifying Healthcare Facility Technicians Across the USA
The Institute for Healthcare Facilities Engineering Advancement (IHFEA) is dedicated to educating and certifying healthcare facility maintenance professionals. Our flagship Certified Healthcare Facility Technician (CHFT) credential validates the skills needed to keep healthcare buildings safe, compliant, and operationally excellent.
Built around real-world USA codes and standards — The Joint Commission, NFPA, CMS, and more — our programs equip your team with the knowledge to meet accreditation requirements and protect patients.
First Tuesday Technician Training
November 3rd · 12:30 ET · NFPA 241 and Fire Prevention Manager.
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Real-world training for real-world compliance.
Learn What Its All About
Watch our training overviews to understand the CHFT certification process, exam preparation, and what IHFEA membership offers your team.
CHFT Overview
An introduction to the Certified Healthcare Facility Technician program, what it covers, who it's for, and how to get started.
How to navigate IHFEA
CHFT Application
A look at how to sign up for CHFT and become an applicent.
About our education programs
How CHFT Works With the OCTC Academic Program
Learn how the CHFT certification integrates with the OCTC academic program to create a comprehensive pathway for healthcare facility technicians.
CHFT & academic pathways
What IHFEA Offers
CHFT — Certified Healthcare Facility Technician
Our flagship credential for healthcare facility maintenance professionals. Built around NFPA, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards. CHFT proves your team is qualified, trained, and ready for accreditation surveys.
Free NFPA 80 Door Inspection Training
As of April 5, 2024, The Joint Commission requires evidence that healthcare maintenance staff are qualified. Take this free 1-hour training today.
Start Free TrainingAccess Courses
Broader healthcare facility education beyond the CHFT certificate. Courses, modules, and continuing education hosted on our Learning Management System.
Access CoursesMembership & Community
Join a national network of healthcare facility professionals. Access exclusive resources, peer support, and member-only content through your IHFEA membership.
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Monthly Live Webinar
Free monthly training sessions covering critical healthcare facility topics — Life Safety Code, NFPA standards, TJC compliance, and more.
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Select the image below for free access to all NFPA Codes and Standards — essential reference material for every healthcare facility professional.
Access NFPA Free CodesReady to Earn Your CHFT Certification?
The Certified Healthcare Facility Technician credential is the standard for healthcare maintenance professionals across the USA. Register today and take the first step toward demonstrating your expertise.
The Standard-Bearer for Healthcare Facility Education
IHFEA was founded to address a critical gap in healthcare facility management — the need for standardized, code-based education for the technicians and engineers who keep healthcare buildings safe and operational.
Our programs are built around the real standards that govern healthcare facilities in the USA: NFPA 101, NFPA 80, The Joint Commission Environment of Care standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and more.
"Inspire. Promote. Advance."
— IHFEA Mission