HOMETRAINING

CHFM Study Tool

Certified Health Care Facility Manager — based on the AHA CHFM 2024 Blueprint

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CHFM Exam Prep

Based on the AHA CHFM 2024 exam blueprint — 5 domains covering CMS CoPs, TJC Physical Environment (PE), NFPA 101, NFPA 99, OSHA, ADA, utilities, fire safety, emergency management, and environmental safety.

Exam Blueprint (5 Domains)

1. Compliance & Regulatory
25%
2. Planning, Design & Construction
20%
3. Maintenance & Operations
25%
4. Fire Safety & Emergency Management
15%
5. Environmental Safety & Hazardous Materials
15%
120
Questions in bank
120
Full exam questions
2.5 hrs
Exam time limit
ABOUT THIS EXAM · AHA

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)

The standard credential for hospital + healthcare facility directors. Heavy on the CMS-enforced NFPA 101 (2012), TJC Physical Environment chapters, and ASHE operations practice.

Issuer
AHA / ASHE
Cost
Varies by path
See note below
Renewal cycle
3 years
Format
Computer-based (Pearson VUE)
How to register
Computer-based (Pearson VUE), 110 scored questions, 2.5 hours. Register at AHA / ASHE →
Cost note
The CHFM exam fee is not published on the public ASHE page — pricing lives in the AHA Certification Center application portal and varies for ASHE members vs non-members. Verify current fees at ahacertcenter.org before applying.
Eligibility
High-school diploma + 5 years healthcare-facility management experience, OR Associate degree + 3 years, OR Bachelor's + 1 year
Renewal
45 contact hours every 3 years (≥30 hours in healthcare facility management). See the full renewal guide →
💬 Want help studying? Ask Clara — “How should I prepare for Certified Healthcare Facility Manager?” — she has the issuer breakdown + can point you at the right wiki articles.

Pro tip from test-takers: Focus on CMS Conditions of Participation, TJC Physical Environment (PE) standards, NFPA 101 healthcare occupancy chapters, ILSM/ICRA procedures, and emergency generator testing requirements. Know your NFPA 99 risk categories and OSHA recordkeeping forms. The exam rewards practical facility management knowledge over memorized code sections.