Crime Scene Cleanup Certification Training Course
AMDECON provides professional crime scene cleanup certification training for job seekers, new business owners, and established companies entering or expanding within the biohazard and trauma cleanup industry.
AMDECON was established in 1999 as a professional crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation service company.
Today, AMDECON focuses exclusively on providing structured, real-world online training programs based on that field experience. This Crime Scene Cleanup Training Course is designed to prepare business owners, employees, and solo operators for the safety, regulatory, and operational realities of professional crime scene cleanup (CTS Decon) work.
This program teaches individuals entering or advancing in the biohazard, trauma, and forensic cleaning industry how to operate in an OSHA-compliant manner in day-to-day field operations.
AMDECON training emphasizes real-world application rather than theory alone.
Video overview: No graphic content is shown. In this video, AMDECON explains how the Crime Scene Cleanup Training Course is structured, who it is designed for, and how students apply this training in real-world cleanup operations.
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What you will learn in this crime scene cleanup certification training course
This course covers essential knowledge and practical skills required for professional crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation. These are just a few of the topics we cover:
- Bloodborne pathogen safety and disease transmission risks
- OSHA standards explained in plain language (how they apply to CTS Decon work)
- PPE selection and use (including donning/doffing and limitations)
- Respiratory protection fundamentals (what it is, when it’s required, and fit-testing basics)
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM): chemical safety, SDS, labeling, and jobsite documentation
- Packaging, handling, and disposal of biohazard materials
- Decontamination methods, disinfectants, and chemical usage
- Deodorization methods used in real cleanup scenarios
- Scene safety, documentation, and professional conduct
- Working with law enforcement and what to do if you find evidence
- Interacting professionally with grieving families
Working a Crime Scene from Beginning to End
A core component of this course is approximately five hours of video-driven instruction on “how to work a scene from beginning to end” that demonstrates how crime and trauma scenes are actually worked—from arrival through final close-out.
Students observe real-world techniques, procedures, and professional decision-making explained and demonstrated as a scene is worked by a professional technician. You see what is being done, hear why each step matters, and learn how trained professionals evaluate, secure, clean, document, and properly close a crime or trauma scene. Read more about it here.
Detailed Course Curriculum
Who This Course Is For
- Existing business owners who want to add biohazard mitigation or trauma cleanup services to their offerings
- Entrepreneurs looking to start a crime scene cleanup company
- Individuals seeking certification to work for an established cleanup company
- Restoration contractors expanding into high-revenue specialty services
AMDECON crime scene cleanup training teaches the proper procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating environments affected by blood, body fluids, tissue, and other biohazardous materials.
Do You Need Previous Law Enforcement Or Medical Experience?
Absolutely not. A crime scene technician works for law enforcement documenting the scene and collecting evidence and a crime scene cleanup technician performs the biological cleanup after law enforcement releases the scene. Medical professionals treat living people and animals.
Course Format, Length, & Exam Details:
Training is delivered online and focuses on technician-level procedures used in real cleanup scenarios.
- 100% online, self-paced training
- The downloadable textbook files are yours to keep forever
- Business version: 26 hours
- Non-business version: 21 hours
- Exam time: 90 minutes
- Unlimited exam attempts
- Approved for 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
- Complete in as little as one week
- Up to 10 months allowed for completion
- Immediately download your certificate upon passing the exam
- Study from anywhere in the world, on your schedule.
Business Training (“With Business” Version)
For business owners, the “with business” version includes:
- Pricing and estimating jobs
- Dealing with insurance adjusters
- Writing professional estimates
- Collecting payment
- Charging for equipment and supplies
- Marketing and lead generation strategies
- Networking and relationship building
- Tips on how to get paid quickly
The “without business” version is designed for employee training and excludes business instruction.You choose your version during enrollment.
Upon successful course completion you will receive 10 certifications verifying that you have been properly trained in the following:
- AMDECON 29 CFR Part 1910 Compliant CTS Decon Specialist
- 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 Appendix C)
- Lockout / Tagout Awareness (29 CFR 1910.147)
- Bio-Safety Level 1 (BSL-1)
- Bio-Safety Level 2 (BSL-2)
These training certifications document successful completion of instruction aligned with applicable OSHA standards. OSHA does not approve, certify, or issue private training programs or certifications.
AMDECON offers additional professional training programs for specialty and advanced remediation work. Many students who complete the Crime Scene Cleanup Training Course continue their education with the following courses:
Hoarder Situation Cleaning and Meth / Drug Lab Decontamination Course
You can view all available AMDECON training programs here:
About AMDECON
AMDECON translates decades of real-world crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation experience into professional online training programs. All course content is developed and overseen by industry professionals with direct field experience.
Director of Education – Michael J. Tillman →
Student and Industry Trust
Student Testimonial
A card sent to us from Nate Berg simply said, “Thank you for changing my life.”
After completing AMDECON’s Crime Scene Cleanup Training Course, Nate used what he learned to build a crime scene cleanup business, Scene Clean, that later grew into a multi-million-dollar company.
Industry Recognized Training
AMDECON’s Crime Scene Cleanup Training has been used by technicians working for some of the largest crime scene cleanup companies in the world. To date, approximately 150 technicians from Valor Technical Cleaning, one of the nation’s largest crime scene cleanup companies, have completed AMDECON training as part of their commitment to excellence.
This type of work may also be referred to as:
- Crime scene cleaning
- Crime and trauma scene cleanup
- CTS Decon (term coined by Mr. Tillman in 2003)
- Biohazard cleanup
- Forensic cleaning is commonly used, but is technically a misnomer, as the work involves biological cleaning rather than forensic investigation.
- Bio-recovery
- Biohazard mitigation
- Biohazard abatement
All of these terms describe the biological cleaning and decontamination of scenes involving:
- Suicides
- Homicides
- Unattended deaths
- Accidents
- Decomposition scenes
AMDECON focuses on practical, real-world training—not unnecessary academic material that does not increase your earning potential.
These certifications are recognized across the crime scene and biohazard cleanup industry.
Why Choose AMDECON for Crime Scene Cleanup Certification?
- Training professionals for over 20 years.
- Students trained in 29 countries worldwide
- BBB A+ Rating for over 20 years
- Industry-recognized certifications
- Practical, experience-based instruction
- Trusted by contractors and business owners globally
AMDECON teaches what actually works in the field—no fluff, no wasted time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Scene Cleanup Training
Additional questions about training, enrollment, and certifications are answered on our FAQ page.
Is crime scene cleanup certification required?
While requirements vary by location, certification is strongly recommended and often required by employers and insurance companies.
Can I start a crime scene cleanup business after this course?
Yes. The business version of the course is specifically designed to help you launch and operate a successful company.
How long does it take to complete the course?
Most students finish in one week, but you have up to 10 months.
Start Your Crime Scene Cleanup Career Today
If you are serious about entering the biohazard cleanup industry, AMDECON’s Crime Scene Cleanup Training & Certification Program provides structured, real-world instruction built from decades of experience.
Learn more about how AMDECON training works and what to expect on the How It Works page.
Course Price: $495.00 (downloadable textbook and certification exam included)
This course may also be taken as part of AMDECON’s complete three-course training package.