Certified Director of Facility Maintenance (CDFM) Program

Our new CDFM program has been developed with the input of industry professionals, lodging facility management companies, and ownership groups (R.E.I.T.s) to create a focused curriculum for facilities serving our nation’s growing senior population.

This training is tailored for directors of maintenance in residential-care facilities, including assisted-living centers, senior citizen housing communities, and nursing homes.

For more on the value of certification programs, see Georgetown University’s study (click here).

Program Description

The Certified Director of Facility Maintenance (CDFM) program is a self-paced professional development course designed for engineers and maintenance professionals in residential-care facilities. It is developed by the National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers (NAHLE) in collaboration with vendors, CDC, standards organizations, and industry experts.

Originally developed with partners such as the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI), Apple REIT, and Grainger, the program has been expanded to meet the needs of senior-care lodging operations.

CDFM Curriculum

Section 1: Management

Introduction To Hotels
Prioritize Tasks & Time Management
Project Management
Environmental Health & Safety
Emergency Response Planning
Preventive Maintenance

Section 2: Building Systems

Plumbing Systems
Electrical Systems
Lighting Systems
HVAC & Refrigeration
Fire and Life Safety Systems – Mag-Card Locks
Packaged Terminal AC (PTAC) Units
Vertical Transport Systems
Test Section 2

Section 3: Building Envelope & Grounds

Low-Rise Wood Construction
Through-Wall Penetrations
Swimming Pools and Spas – Saline / Dehumidification
Integrated Pest Management
Outdoor Parking Facilities
Mold & Mildew
Webinar Videos with Orkin and CDC/ASHRAE
Appendix: Legionella Risk Mitigation
Test Section 3

Want to Learn More?
Please contact:
Robert Elliott
National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers
Phone: 703-922-7105