An Introduction to HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities

Course Description:

This course will introduce you to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics.  You will learn about air conditioning requirements, systems, equipment and design practices for the various spaces in health care facilities.  You will learn about control systems, air distribution, refrigerants, steam and piping systems.  You will learn about special requirements for laboratories and patient treatment and isolation rooms.  This course will give the initial understanding you will need to address design issues on complex medical treatment facilities.  It will give you a basic introduction to these HVAC systems so you can better understand the technology, concepts and terminology.  It will help you to be a better partner in the medical facility design and construction process.  This course is intended for all of the engineers, architects and construction professionals on the building design team having an interest in the design and construction of medical treatment facilities such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories and research facilities.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the design conditions
• Know the life-cycle cost/energy analysis
• Understand the HVAC system design for functional areas