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Key Facts: EDAC Exam
110
Exam Questions
100 scored + 10 unscored
2 hrs
Time Limit
Multiple-choice format
650
Passing Score
On a 200-800 scale
$395
First-Time Fee
$255 for retakes
5
Content Domains
EBD, Research, Predesign, Design, Construction
6 CEUs
Renewal Requirement
Every 2 years
The EDAC exam has 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 10 unscored pretest items) with a 2-hour time limit. The passing score is 650 on a 200-800 scale. The exam covers five content domains: Evidence-Based Design for Healthcare, Research, Predesign, Design, and Construction & Occupancy. There are no prerequisites. The exam fee is $395 for first-time candidates and $255 for retakes. Certification requires 6 CEU hours in EBD every two years for renewal.
About the EDAC Exam
The EDAC credential validates that professionals understand how to apply an evidence-based design process to the planning, design, and construction of healthcare environments to achieve measurable improvements in patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and organizational performance.
Questions
110 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
650 on a 200-800 scale
Exam Fee
$395 (first attempt) (The Center for Health Design (CHD))
EDAC Exam Content Outline
Evidence-Based Design for Healthcare
EBD definition, healthcare delivery system, industry trends, facility stakeholders, healing environments, and the eight-step EBD process
Research
Finding credible evidence, critically interpreting research, study types, research methodology, literature reviews, and levels of evidence
Predesign
Defining evidence-based goals, developing hypotheses, collecting baseline measures, stakeholder engagement, and programming
Design
Applying evidence to design decisions for patient safety, infection control, noise reduction, lighting, wayfinding, nature views, and staff workflow
Construction and Occupancy
Monitoring implementation, post-occupancy evaluation, measuring performance outcomes, and reporting results to the industry
How to Pass the EDAC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 650 on a 200-800 scale
- Exam length: 110 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $395 (first attempt)
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EDAC certification?
EDAC (Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification) is a credential from The Center for Health Design (CHD) awarded to professionals who demonstrate understanding of how to apply an evidence-based design process to healthcare environments. The program teaches how to find, use, and create relevant research to improve healthcare facility design, and how to measure and report results.
What is the EDAC exam format and passing score?
The EDAC exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions, of which 100 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest items. You have 2 hours to complete the exam. The passing score is 650 on a scale of 200-800. Questions cover five content domains: Evidence-Based Design for Healthcare, Research, Predesign, Design, and Construction & Occupancy.
How much does the EDAC exam cost?
The first-time exam fee is $395. If you need to retake the exam, the fee is $255 for a second or third attempt. There is an additional $100 international testing fee for candidates outside the United States. Study guides are purchased separately from the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) website.
Are there prerequisites for the EDAC exam?
There are no education or experience prerequisites to sit for the EDAC exam. Anyone can register and take the exam. However, CHD recommends studying all three volumes of the EDAC study guide series and reviewing the exam content outline before taking the exam. The program is designed for architects, designers, healthcare executives, facilities managers, clinicians, and students.
How do I maintain my EDAC certification?
To maintain your EDAC certification, you must complete 6 hours of approved continuing education units (CEUs) in evidence-based design every two years. CEUs can be earned through conferences, webinars, and other approved educational activities. Renewal notices are sent four months and one month prior to your renewal date.