Health Facilities HVAC Designing Engineer

Join our Health Facilities HVAC Designing Course

Institute of HVAC Designing

Noblesville, IN 46060. USA

Health Facilities HVAC Designing Course

Course Overview

Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, Clinics, and Laboratories require highly specialized HVAC systems that go far beyond comfort cooling. These systems are directly responsible for infection control, patient safety, staff well-being, and compliance with strict international healthcare standards.

This course is designed to equip Engineers, HVAC designers, consultants, and facility managers with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, design, and manage HVAC systems in healthcare environments. Participants will learn how to design systems that maintain precise temperature and humidity control, ensure correct pressurization, deliver adequate air change rates, and integrate advanced filtration technologies to safeguard indoor air quality.

Through a combination of theoretical principles, real-world design guidelines, and case studies, this course bridges the gap between engineering fundamentals and critical healthcare requirements. Emphasis is placed on ASHRAE 170, NFPA, FGI, WHO, and CDC guidelines, ensuring that learners can deliver designs that meet international standards and local codes.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare HVAC

Importance of HVAC in health facilities
Difference between healthcare and commercial HVAC design
Patient safety, infection control, and comfort requirements
Regulatory standards: ASHRAE 170, FGI Guidelines, WHO, CDC

Module 2: Fundamentals of Healthcare Environments

Critical zones (ICUs, ORs, isolation rooms, labs, pharmacies)
General patient areas (wards, OPD, waiting halls)
Support areas (kitchens, laundry, storage, offices)
Temperature, humidity, air change rates per code

Module 3: Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality

Air change rates (ACH) per healthcare standard
100% fresh air systems vs recirculation
HEPA filtration, UVGI (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation)
CO₂ monitoring and demand-controlled ventilation
Odor and contaminant control

Module 4: Pressure Relationships & Airflow Design

Positive vs. negative pressure rooms
Airflow direction for infection control
Isolation rooms (TB, COVID-19, airborne infections)
Protective environment rooms (immunocompromised patients)
Differential pressure monitoring systems

Module 5: Specialized Areas Design

Operating Theaters: Laminar flow systems, HEPA filters, temperature/humidity control
ICUs & Patient Rooms: Thermal comfort and noise control
Laboratories: Fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, exhaust systems
Pharmacies & Clean Rooms: ISO classifications, GMP compliance
Dental Clinics: Aerosol control strategies

Module 6: Equipment & System Design

Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ductwork design for healthcare
Humidifiers & dehumidifiers
Redundancy and N+1 concepts for critical areas
Backup power and uninterrupted cooling
Acoustic and vibration control

Module 7: Infection Control in HVAC

Filtration grades (MERV, HEPA, ULPA)
Airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) design
Role of UVGI and plasma air sterilizers
Preventing cross-contamination

Module 8: Codes, Standards, and Guidelines

ASHRAE 170: Ventilation in healthcare facilities
NFPA 99 & NFPA 101: Safety codes
FGI Guidelines for healthcare construction
WHO and CDC HVAC recommendations
Local authority compliance (e.g., Ministry of Health, GCC codes)

Module 9: Energy Efficiency in Healthcare HVAC

Balancing infection control with energy savings
Energy recovery ventilators (ERV/HRV)
Variable air volume (VAV) vs constant air volume (CAV) in hospitals
Smart BMS integration for hospitals
Green hospitals and LEED requirements

Module 10: Maintenance & Facility Management

Preventive and predictive maintenance
Calibration of sensors and controls
IAQ monitoring and reporting
Common failures in healthcare HVAC and solutions
Case studies: hospital HVAC system failures and lessons learned

Key Highlights

Understand the unique challenges of HVAC design in hospitals and healthcare environments
Master ventilation requirements, pressure relationships, and air change standards
Learn HVAC solutions for specialized areas (operating rooms, ICUs, isolation rooms, labs, pharmacies)
Explore infection control measures, including HEPA filtration, UVGI, and airflow management
Balance patient safety with energy efficiency using smart controls and BMS integration
Gain insights into redundancy, backup systems, and facility management best practices

Is certification provided?

Yes, participants receive certification upon successful completion of the course.

How long is the course?

The course duration is a Total of 40 to 60 hours and it varies, typically spanning several weeks with flexible scheduling options.

Who Should Enroll?

Mechanical & HVAC Engineers
MEP Consultants and Designers
Facilities Managers and Operators
Project Managers in Healthcare Construction
Graduate Engineering Students specializing in HVAC/MEP