At a Glance: AMDECON Online Crime Scene Cleanup Training Course
Expert-led video instruction by Michael J. Tillman CSHO, an early pioneer of this industry. This 27-hour course includes a 5-hour start-to-finish scene demonstration in a mockup environment and awards 10 OSHA-aligned certificates upon completion. There is a "technician only" version which does not teach any business related topics and a "business owner" version which includes pricing, estimating, and marketing, so you can start a safe, compliant, and profitable company. The certification exam is included at no charge.
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Crime Scene Cleanup Training & Certification
AMDECON has provided professional, top-tier crime scene and forensic cleanup training since 2004, focused on real-world scene work, practical compliance, and profitability.
Course Fee: $595.00 Includes the certification exam and downloadable textbook.
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Who This Course Is For
- People who want to start their own crime scene cleanup company
- Companies who want to train employees to be technicians
- Restoration companies adding biorecovery services
- Those training to become a crime scene cleanup specialist
No law enforcement, medical, or prior cleanup experience required.
What Makes AMDECON Different
The most critical factor in any training course is the instructor.
Learn about Mr. Tillman's credentials here.
History:
- 1999: Mr. Tillman started AMDECON with $40 and a Chevy Astro van.
- 2000: He became an OSHA-authorized trainer to train his own employees. That was a full decade before most of this industry even knew what one was.
- 2004: He opened the world’s first industry-dedicated training center to train people outside his own company. He coined the term “CTS Decon” and introduced the “Clean Tech/Dirty Tech” workflow.
- 2007: He launched the first distance learning DVD program for this industry.
- 2015: He introduced this industry's first online training program.
- 2016: He released the first-ever Spanish crime scene cleanup training course.
- He has over 25 years of biorecovery and bio-decontamination teaching experience with thousands of students in more than 28 countries worldwide.
- His instruction is based on real scene work, practical compliance, and business profitability.
- He provides ongoing support for AMDECON graduates after course completion.
- He created The AMDECON Tactical Bio Recovery Methodology™.
- Unlike some trainers who teach carpet cleaning one week and water damage the next, he specializes in biorecovery training only.
See The Benefits Of This Course
Five-Hour Step-by-Step Scene Demonstration (Mockup Facility Training)
The course includes a five-hour, step-by-step scene demonstration filmed inside a controlled mockup setting. Mr. Tillman explains what the technician is doing and why, in clear, easy-to-understand language.
This is the equivalent of being on an actual scene and being personally trained by Mr. Tillman.
It would take you months in the field to gain this level of hands-on knowledge on your own.
Detailed Course Curriculum: Everything from A to Z
Pricing & Marketing
- Pricing & Estimating
- Insurance Adjusters
- Lead Gen & Networking
- Collecting Payment
OSHA Standards
- 1910.1030 (BBP)
- 1910.134 (Respirators)
- 1910.1200 (HAZCOM)
- General Duty Clause
Field Operations
- 5-Hour Scene Demo
- Donning/Doffing PPE
- Clean vs Dirty Tech
- Evidence Protocols
Biological Dangers
- Hepatitis (A–G) & HIV
- Tuberculosis
- Sanitize vs Disinfect
- Transference Risks
Mental Health
- Incident Stress (CISS)
- Stress Disorder (STSD)
- Traumatic Grief
- Family Interaction
Business Start-up
- Legal Structures/Tax
- Workers Comp
- Outfitting Vehicles
- Invoicing & Insurance
Course Format & Details
- 100% online and self-paced
- Business version: approximately 27 hours
- Non-business version: approximately 21 hours
- 90-minute exam
- Unlimited exam attempts
- Up to 10 months to complete
- Immediate certificate download upon passing
- Approved for 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
- Available in North American Spanish
- Mindful closed captions (English). Subtitles (Spanish).
Business Version vs Employee Version
Business Version (“With Business”):
- Pricing and estimating jobs
- Insurance billing and adjuster communication
- Writing professional estimates
- Marketing and lead generation
- Networking and referral development
Employee Version (“Without Business”):
- Technical training only
- No business or marketing instruction
OSHA-Aligned Certifications Included (10 Total)
- AMDECON CTS Decon Specialist (29 CFR Part 1910)
- Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)
- Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
- Hazard Communication – HAZCOM (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)
- Confined Space Awareness (29 CFR 1910.146)
- Fall Protection Awareness (29 CFR 1910.66)
- Lockout / Tagout Awareness (29 CFR 1910.147)
- Bio-Safety Level 1 (BSL-1)
- Bio-Safety Level 2 (BSL-2)
This course also includes Asbestos Awareness training.
Aligned-training for OSHA, CDC, EPA, DOT, and NIOSH compliancy.
These are recognized throughout the crime scene and biohazard cleanup industry worldwide.
Substance vs. "Lightweight" Training
Some courses on the market last only 2 to 10 hours, but it is impossible to learn the professional complexities, safety protocols, business legalities, and how to make a profit, of this industry in that short of a time.
The AMDECON Advantage: This online course was distilled from our world-renowned international 40-hour (5-day) in-person masterclass. We simply edited out the "wasted time" such as late starts, coffee breaks, and off-tangent discussions, etc., leaving you with 27 hours of concentrated, high-impact instruction.
You receive the exact same level of mastery as those who attended our 5-day in-person training, delivered in a streamlined format that respects your time without sacrificing depth.
What Students Say
“We are in our second decade of being in the crime scene cleaning business thanks to Michael Tillman’s AMDECON training program.”
— Kelly Brown
“AMDECON was hands down the complete package we needed to be a real contender in this business.”
— Valek Sykes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I get training?
There is a saying, "We don't know what we don't know." Training saves you massive amounts of time, energy, and money and prevents you from making expensive reputation-harming mistakes.
Can I start a business after completing this course?
Yes. The business version is specifically designed to help you launch and operate a crime scene cleanup company.
How fast can I finish?
This course can be completed in a week, but we do give you up to 10 months to complete it.
Start Your Crime Scene Cleanup Career Today
AMDECON teaches what actually works in the field so you can avoid costly mistakes, protect your reputation, and make informed decisions from day one.
Course Fee: $595.00 Includes the certification exam and downloadable textbook.
