Continuing Education
Willoughby Industries offers continuing education courses for architects, engineers, and other industry professionals through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Explore all of our available courses covering plumbing fixture design, facility applications, and water conservation, with presentations offered in person or virtually.
Continuing Education Resources
SEC2302 Course Flyer
Download PDF on Correctional Plumbing Fixture Design & Applications course.
BHC2302 Course Flyer
Download PDF on Rethinking Behavioral Health Plumbing Fixture Design course.
HC2302 Course Flyer
Download PDF on Healthcare Plumbing Fixture Design & Applications course.
EL2302 Course Flyer
Download PDF on Water Conservation for Correctional Facilities course.
Click here to access CEU presentation outlines, attendance sheets, etc. if you are an approved presenter for Willoughby Industries.
- SEC2302
- 1.0 LU Hour
- In person or virtual
Correctional Plumbing Fixture Design & Applications
This course examines current trends, fixture applications, and design considerations for correctional facilities. Participants will explore plumbing solutions for new construction and existing facilities, including fixture selection, installation, and specification requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare accurate specifications for correctional plumbing fixtures.
- Describe current nationwide trends in correctional facility design.
- Explain correctional plumbing fixture installation procedures.
- Identify different types of fixtures used in correctional applications.
- Select appropriate fixtures and valves for correctional projects.
Rethinking Behavioral Health Plumbing Fixture Design
This course explores the role of plumbing fixture design in behavioral health environments, with a focus on patient safety, current design trends, and ligature-resistant solutions. Participants will learn how to balance patient care and comfort with practical requirements for durability and security.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how behavioral health design can affect patient safety.
- Describe the evolution of behavioral health design.
- Identify trends that benefit patient mental and physical health and apply plumbing design strategies.
- Balance patient care and comfort with practical solutions for security and durability.
- Minimize patient exposure while meeting design requirements.
- BHC2302
- 1.0 LU Hour
- In person or virtual
- HC2302
- 1.0 LU Hour
- In person or virtual
Healthcare Plumbing Fixture Design & Applications
This course reviews plumbing fixture design and applications in healthcare facilities, including infection prevention, patient accessibility, and specialized care environments. Participants will examine industry trends and practical design considerations for new and existing healthcare facilities.
Learning Objectives
- Review current trends in healthcare design.
- Discuss the importance of handwashing, infection prevention, and infection control.
- Analyze plumbing design considerations for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Critical Care Units (CCUs).
- Explore design considerations for bariatric patients and patients requiring accessible facilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Illustrate the design of universal restrooms for patients.
Water Conservation for Correctional Facilities
This course examines the use of electronic plumbing controls to manage water consumption in correctional facilities. Participants will explore system applications, potential cost savings, and design considerations for implementing water conservation solutions in new and existing facilities.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze cost savings associated with electronic plumbing controls.
- Discuss the benefits of electronic plumbing controls.
- Design a typical electronic plumbing control system layout.
- Identify different applications for electronic plumbing controls.
- EL2302
- 1.0 LU Hour
- In person or virtual
Previous Demonstrations
Delivering Operational Value Where It Matters
Every design decision is intentional. From materials to controls, our solutions help facilities reduce risk, simplify maintenance and support long-term performance.
Product Feature
Operational Outcome
All-Welded Stainless Steel Construction
Welded stainless steel fixtures are designed for environments where repeated use, impact, and intentional abuse are part of normal operating conditions.
Fewer Damage-Related Repairs
Greater resistance to abuse helps reduce fixture damage, emergency service calls, and unplanned downtime in occupied secure areas.
Secure, Tamper-Resistant Configurations
Mounting, fasteners, connections, and service components can be configured to limit access to vulnerable portions of the plumbing system.
Fewer Opportunities for Tampering
Protecting critical components helps reduce avoidable damage and supports more consistent fixture operation.
Electronic Water Management
Available electronic controls can manage fixture activation, timing, lockouts, scheduled functions, and other water-use parameters from outside the occupied space.
Put Fixture Control in Staff Hands
Greater control over plumbing operation helps staff respond to misuse, manage excessive water use, and reduce water-related disruptions.
Front- and Rear-Access Service Options
Fixtures are available in configurations that support service from the occupied side or from a secure mechanical chase, depending on facility design.
Service Fixtures With Less Disruption
Appropriate service access helps maintenance personnel reach critical components while limiting interruptions to secure operations.
Security-Conscious Fixture Design
Purpose-built forms can reduce exposed hardware, accessible components, projections, and other opportunities for misuse compared with conventional commercial plumbing fixtures.
Reduce Opportunities for Misuse
Integrating security considerations into the fixture helps facilities protect vulnerable components and maintain greater control over plumbing equipment in occupied areas.
Schedule a Continuing Education Course
Interested in scheduling a CEU presentation for your team or organization? Willoughby offers courses in person or virtually, providing architects, engineers, and industry professionals with convenient access to continuing education. Contact our team to discuss available courses, presentation formats, and scheduling options.