Acoustics in Healthcare Environments
An introduction to the acoustical issues commonly confronted on healthcare projects
Sponsored by ROCKFON
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand why acoustics matter in healthcare environments
- Describe the primary acoustic issues matter in healthcare environments
- Explain how acoustics are measured
- List 3 design strategies for improved acoustic environments
This course is part of the Healthcare Academy
This course provides an overview of common acoustic problems in healthcare environments throughout the United States, discusses the impact of acoustics on occupants of these environments, and presents evidence-based design considerations that can be used to improve acoustic conditions in healthcare environments.
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This test is no longer available for credit
Originally published in July 2020