2026 Certified Healthcare Engineer

2026 Certified Healthcare Engineer

Application for Certification and Recertification. Certification is valid through the end of 2026.

Certified Healthcare Engineer (CHE) Program
The Certified Healthcare Engineer (CHE) certification program was developed by the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association (FHEA) in 1979 and officially launched in 1980. The program provides objective, structured guidance for FHEA members seeking to excel in healthcare facility engineering and management.

The CHE application uses a point-based system that evaluates professional experience, education, and related activities. Applicants must substantiate all claimed points, demonstrating integrity, proficiency, and professionalism. The CHE designation recognizes individuals who are respected by their peers and valued by the healthcare industry as highly qualified professionals.

Eligibility and Renewal Requirements
Certification is available to FHEA healthcare facility professional members who meet established standards for proficiency, professional development, and continuing education.

Applicants may earn points through multiple qualifying activities; however, one requirement has no substitution:

Attendance at a minimum of 50% of district meetings during the previous calendar year.
Certification is valid for the calendar year of application and must be renewed annually.

Fast-Track Renewal for CHFL, CHC, or CHSP Holders
Individuals who currently hold CHFM, CHC, or CHSP certifications are not required to complete the full application or submit all supporting documentation.

Please complete only the top section of the form through District Meeting Attendance.

Documentation Requirements
Documentation must be provided for every item listed on the application.

Category A
* District Meeting Attendance: Attach rosters with your name highlighted
* Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, In-House Programs: Attach Certificates of Attendance or Completion
* College/Vocational Courses: Attach transcripts and/or Certificates of Completion

Category B
* Licenses, Credentials, Certifications (excluding CHE): Attach copies
* Professional Memberships: Attach copies of membership cards
* College Degrees: Attach a copy of your degree
* Awards, Articles, Lectures, Committees: List award names, article or lecture titles, and committee names

CHECK LIST

First Time Applicants and Renewals
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
¨ Current FHEA membership
¨ Attended at least 50% of district meetings
Step 2: Complete the Application
¨ Section A: Minimum 40 points (activities)
¨ Section B: Minimum 20 points (education & experience)
Step 3: Gather Documentation
¨ Rosters, certificates, transcripts, licenses
¨ Documentation is required for every claimed point
Step 4: Submit Payment
¨ Application will not be processed without payment
Step 5: Submit Application
¨ Ensure all sections are complete
¨ Double-check point totals

Fast-Track Renewal for CHFM, CHC, or CHSP Holders
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
¨ Current FHEA membership
¨ Attended at least 50% of district meetings
Step 2: Complete the Application through District Meeting Attendance
Step 3: Gather Documentation
¨ District Meeting Rosters
¨ CHFM, CHC, or CHSP Certificates
Step 4: Submit Payment
¨ Application will not be processed without payment
Step 5: Submit Application

Name*

First NameLast Name
Yes
Email*
example@example.com
Facility Name*
Facility Address #1*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Administrator's Name & Title (leave blank if no change)
Administrator's Address (if different from yours)
Fast-Track Renewal for CHFM, CHC, or CHSP Holders

If you are renewing your CHE and qualify, do notc omplete Sections A or B beyond district attendance. Submit form with copy of CHFM, CHC, and/or CHSP certificates and district meeting attendance rosters
CHFMCHSPCHC
Please upload your certificate(s)

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Section A - Activity Record for Previous Calendar Year (2025).

40 points are required for this section.
District Meeting Attendance - Minimum district meeting attendance required (see Eligibility section).

8 points per meeting. Maximum points: 48
March 5, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramMay 7, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramAugust 6, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramOctober 8, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramDecember 3, 2025 Business Meeting and Program
February 11, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramApril 8, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramJune 17, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramAugust 12, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramOctober 14, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramDecember 9, 2025 Business Meeting and Program
February 14, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramJune 13, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramAugust 8, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramOctober 10, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramDecember 12, 2025 Business Meeting and Program
February 28, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramApril 18, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramJune 20, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramAugust 22, 2025 Business Meeting and ProgramOctober 10, 2025 Business Meeting and Program
District Meeting Attendance Record

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Points earned from District Meeting Attendance (8 points per meeting. Maximum point value: 48)
State Meeting Attendance

2 points per contact hour. Maximum point value: 36
May 19 - 21, 2025 Annual Educational Conference - up to 10 ASHE CEUsNovember 9 - 11, 2025 Fall Educational Meeting - up to 8 ASHE CEUs
State Meeting Certificates of Attendance

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Points earned from State Meeting Attendance (please see Certificates of Attendance for hours earned - 2 points per contact hour. Maximum points: 36)
Other FHEA Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, and Webinars

2 points per contact hour. Maximum points: 48
June 5, 2025 - "Waterborne Disease Outbreaks: Patient Safety, Biofilm Pathogens, and Compliance" - 1 ASHE CEUNovember 5, 2025 - "Hospital Lithium Battery Safety Workshop" - 2 ASHE CEUs
February 11, 2025 - "Understanding the Focus and Impacts of the Survey Process(s)" - 1 ASHE CEUFebruary 14, 2025 - "Moffitt McKinley Hospital: Overcoming Construction Labor Shortages through Creative planning and Collaboration" - 2 ASHE CEUsFebruary 28, 2025 - "Helping Hospitals improve their Environments of Care and maintain regulatory compliance by implementing a Ventilation Management Program using (new) ASHRAE/ASHE Guideline 43" - 1 ASHE CEUMarch 5, 2025 - "ICRA 2.0" - 1 ASHE CEUApril 8, 2025 - “Maintaining Building Envelope Integrity" - 1 ASHE CEUApril 18, 2025 - “Regulatory Compliance; Creating and Executing the plan today, tomorrow, and beyond” - 1 ASHE CEUMay 7, 2025 - “A proactive approach to maintaining critical systems from Energy to HVAC” - 1 ASHE CEUJune 13, 2025 - "An evaluation of energy systems that could potentially be integrated into their facility to meet the current and growing energy needs of the hospital." and "Compliance 2.0: An Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Case Study on Automating Life Safety Compliance Inspections & Reporting" - 2 ASHE CEUsJune 17, 2025 - "Ensuring TJC and Life Safety Code Compliance for Air Handler Refurbishment via NFPA 90A" - 1 ASHE CEUJune 20, 2025 - "Building Automation System: Benefits of Open Standards" - 1 ASHE CEUAugust 6, 2025 - “Winterizing your fire protection system, TJC update FY2026” - 1 ASHE CEUAugust 8, 2025 - "CMS/DNV Updates, Secrets to a Successful Survey and Top Ten Findings"- 2 ASHE CEUsAugust 12, 2025 - "Fluid-Applied Roof Restorations: Minimizing Risk & Maximizing Roof Life in Healthcare Environments" 1 ASHE CEUAugust 22, 2025 - "The Unsung Backbone: The Critical Role of Healthcare Facilities Staff in Hospital Emergency Management" - 1 ASHE CEUOctober 8, 2025 - “Disaster preparations and maintenance concerns for emergency power systems” - 1 ASHE CEUOctober 10, 2025 - "Succession Planning"- 2 ASHE CEUsOctober 10, 2025 - "Operationalizing Sustainability: Internal Benchmarking Strategies at Jackson Memorial Hospital" - 1 ASHE CEUOctober 14, 2025 - "Ensuring Hospital Resilience: Generator Testing & Maintenance" - 1 ASHE CEUDecember 3, 2025 - "ST108 in Action Building a Safer Sterile Processing Environment" - 1 ASHE CEUDecember 9, 2025 - "ICRA and ICRA 2.0" - 1 ASHE CEUDecember 12, 2025 - "Purified Water for Sterile Processing: Compliance, Design, & Preventative Maintenance Strategies" and "Ensuring Hospital Resilience: Generator Testing & Maintenance" 2 ASHE CEUs
Please upload your certificates of attendance or meeting attendance record

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Points earned from Other FHEA Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, and Webinars (2 points per contact hour. Maximum points: 48)
Non-FHEA Programs

2 points per hour. Maximum points: 48
List date, course and contact hour for each program.
Please upload your certificates of attendance or completion

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Points earned from Non-FHEA Programs (2 points per hour. Maximum points: 48)
Correspondence Courses

10 points per credit hour. Maximum points: 25
List date, course and credit hour for each class.
Please upload attach school record/transcript and/or certificate of completion

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Points earned from Correspondence Courses (10 points per credit hour. Maximum points: 25)
College Courses

10 points per credit hour. Maximum points: 25
List date, course and credit hour for each class.
Please upload attach school record/transcript and/or certificate of completion

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Points earned from College Courses (10 points per credit hour. Maximum points: 25)
Vocational/Adult Education Courses

1 point per credit hour. Maximum points: 25
List date, course and credit hour for each class.
Please upload attach school record/transcript and/or certificate of completion

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Points earned from Vocational/Adult Education (1 point per credit hour. Maximum points: 25)
In-House In-Service Programs

2 points per hour. Maximum points: 48
List date, program, and hours for each program
Please upload your certificates of attendance or completion

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Points earned from In-House In-Service Programs (2 points per hour. Maximum points: 48)
Total Points Earned in Section A

Section B - Education and Experience

20 points are required for this section.
Other Licenses, Credentials, and Certifications (Include # if appropriate) - 4 points each
Please upload copy of licenses/certificates/credentials (do not include CHE)

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Points earned from Other Licenses, Credentials, and Certifications (4 points per hour.)
Association Memberships (other than FHEA)

20 Maximum Points
ASHE Membership Number - 8 points
Other Memberships - 4 points each (list membership numbers if applicable)
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Points earned from Association Memberships (other than FHEA) (8 for ASHE; 4 points for others)
Experience

1 point per year; 15 maximum points
Number of Years of Hospital/Healthcare Facility Experience
Points earned from Hospital/Healthcare Facility Experience (1 point per year, 15 maximum points)
Education
Associate Degree - 5 pointsBachelor's Degree - 10 pointsMaster's Degree - 15 points
Please upload your diploma

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Points earned for Education (Associate = 5; Bachelor's = 10; Master's = 15)
Awards

5 points each; 10 maximum points
Examples: District Engineer of the Year; Director of the Year
Points earned for Awards (5 points each; 10 maximum points)
State or District Office Held for Certification Period

5 points each; 10 maximum points
State OfficeDistrict Office
Position
Points earned for State or District Office (5 points each; 10 maximum points)
Published Articles

5 points each; 10 maximum points
Please list the title and where and when the articles were published below
Points earned for Published Articles (5 points each; 10 maximum points)
Lectures Presented

5 points each; 15 maximum pointsPlease list the topics below
Please list the title and where and when the lectures were presented below
Points earned for Lectures Presented (5 points each; 15 maximum points)
Committee Participation

5 points each; 10 maximum points
Examples: EOC, EM, ASHE, Infection Control, etc.
Please upload any rosters or attendance records.

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Points earned for Committee Particpation (5 points each; 10 maximum points)
Total Points Earned in Section B
Please select if you are applying for initial certification or recertification:
Initial Certification
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2026 Certified Healthcare Engineer

Fast-Track Renewal for CHFM, CHC, or CHSP Holders

Section A - Activity Record for Previous Calendar Year (2025).

District Meeting Attendance - Minimum district meeting attendance required (see Eligibility section).

State Meeting Attendance

Other FHEA Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, and Webinars

Non-FHEA Programs

Correspondence Courses

College Courses

Vocational/Adult Education Courses

In-House In-Service Programs

Section B - Education and Experience

Association Memberships (other than FHEA)

Experience

Education

Awards

State or District Office Held for Certification Period

Published Articles

Lectures Presented

Committee Participation

Please select if you are applying for initial certification or recertification:

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