Online Crime Scene Cleanup Training & Certification Program

Our training covers real-world procedures used in crime scene cleanup, unattended death cleanup, suicide cleanup, bloodborne pathogen remediation, and biohazard waste handling. Students learn OSHA-compliant safety practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, proper disinfecting methods, odor removal, and legal transport and disposal regulations.

The AMDECON course is 100% online, allowing you to study at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Upon successful completion, students receive a Crime Scene Cleanup Certification recognized across the industry.

Since 1999, AMDECON has trained thousands of cleanup professionals, contractors, and business owners worldwide. With a BBB A+ rating and decades of experience, you can trust that your training is backed by one of the most established names in the industry.

If you’re ready to enter the fast-growing biohazard cleanup field or take your current business to the next level, AMDECON’s Crime Scene Cleanup Training Program gives you everything you need to succeed.

About the Industry

Why do I hear crime scene cleanup being called so many different names?

This type of work goes by many names because there is no officially agreed upon name. That means it can be very confusing to a person learning about the industry.

It is known as “crime scene cleanup”, “crime and trauma scene cleanup”, “CTS Decon”, “Bio-Recovery”, “Forensic Cleaning”, “crime scene cleaning”, “bio-cleaning”, “biohazard abatement,” “biohazard mitigation,” and others.

These terms all refer to the act of performing biological cleaning and decontamination at the scene of a suicide, murder/suicide, homicide, unattended death, accident, and various other situations which involved blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Generally, any situation that involves cleaning, removal, and disinfection of a bio-hazardous substance in a non-medical setting such as private homes, apartments, businesses, hotels, etc.

Do I need to have Law Enforcement or Medical training to become a CTS Decontamination Specialist?

Absolutely not

Some people get confused because they don’t understand the difference between a “crime scene tech” and a “crime scene cleanup tech”.

A “crime scene tech” works for a law enforcement agency and collects evidence for the investigation.

A “crime scene cleanup tech” performs the biological cleanup of suicides, homicides, accidents, and decomposition scenes and they are not part is not part of any law enforcement agency. They are private companies and individuals.

Medical personnel treat human and animal illnesses and injuries. CTS Decon Cleanup techs clean and decontaminate where there is a biological hazard due to a traumatic event.

We don’t waste your time teaching you super advanced stuff you don’t need.

You don’t need a PhD in Literature to run a bookstore, and you don’t need advanced scientific education to run a successful crime and trauma cleanup business. Suicides, unattended deaths, and homicides are the bread and butter of the industry.

Why do other instructors insist on advanced scientific instruction? Because they want you to think you need their course. Advanced knowledge won’t make you more money. Networking, marketing, and hustle do.

Start with the skills you will actually use every day. If you enjoy it, just add the advanced science later for fun.

Mr. Tillman has trained thousands of students in 29 countries.

Students from Afghanistan, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, England, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have used this course to build successful careers.

Upon completion of our crime scene cleanup course you will receive 10 certifications!

1. Amdecon 29 CFR Part 1910 Compliant CTS Decon Specialist
2. Bloodborne Pathogens 29 CFR 1910.1030
3. Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.134
4. Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) 29 CFR 1910.1200
5. Personal Protective Equipment 29 CFR 1910.132
6. Confined Space Awareness 29 CFR 1910.146
7. Fall Protection Awareness 29 CFR 1910.66 Appendix C
8. Lock Out/Tag Out Awareness 29 CFR 1910.147
9. BSL-1 (Bio-Safety Level 1)
10. BSL-2 (Bio-Safety Level 2)

Who is this course for?

This course is for people seeking crime scene cleaner training so they can start their own company, add these services to an existing business, or train employees to be Certified CTS Decontamination Technicians without teaching them the business side. Everything is online—textbooks, exams, and materials.

Course details

We provide lifetime support to all Amdecon students as long as their certificates remain current.

Attention business owners: We have a “with business” version for you and a “without business” version for your employees. Certify your employees without giving them business strategies and knowledge.

This course takes about 26 hours for the “with business” version and about 21 hours for the “without business” version + 90 minutes exam time, and is approved for 14 IICRC CECs.

Learn the difference between the “with business teachings” and the “without business teachings”

This course can easily be completed in a week, but you have 10 months to finish.

Learn what took us decades to master without the hard, expensive mistakes.

You will learn everything about supplies, OSHA regulations, performing the work, estimating and pricing jobs, collecting money, dealing with families and insurance adjusters, and much more.

Pricing and Marketing:

• Pricing jobs
• Dealing with insurance adjusters
• Writing estimates
• Collecting payment
• Charging for equipment and supplies
• Marketing strategies
• Networking

History of the Industry

• History and development of the CTS Decon industry
• Public Law 91-596 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (Explained in plain language!)

• 1910.1030 – BBP Standard
• Written Exposure Control Plan
• Post-Exposure Evaluation & Follow-Up
• Physician Instructions
• Evaluation Forms
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Info

OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard

• 1910.134 Standard
• Written Respiratory Protection Program
• Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
• Fit Testing — what it is and where to get one

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

• 1910.1200 HAZCOM Standard
• Written HAZCOM Program
• Chemical Lists
• Hazard Assessment
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Secondary Container Labels

Miscellaneous OSHA Standards

• OSHA General Duty Clause
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Confined Spaces
• Fall Protection
• OSHA Record Keeping

Bloodborne Disease Discussion

• Epidemiology & Symptoms
• Hepatitis A–E & G
• HIV1, HIV2
• Human T-Lymphotropic Virus I

Airborne Disease Discussion

• Epidemiology & Symptoms
• Tuberculosis
• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• Histoplasmosis

Mental Health Discussion

• Mental Health Issues
• CISS
• STSD
• Traumatic Grief

Contamination vs. cross contamination

Cross Contamination Exercise

Personal Protective Equipment Discussion

• PPE Levels & Types
• Basis for Selection
• Types of Respirators
• Donning & Doffing
• Handling & Disposal
• First Aid Kits
• Emergency Eyewash
• Handwashing
• Uniforms & Dress Code
• Sanitize vs. Disinfect vs. Sterilize
• Chemicals & Supplies

Tools & Equipment Discussion

• Tools of the Trade
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Deodorization Equipment

Job Descriptions

• Technician
• Field Supervisor
• Clean Tech and Dirty Tech

Arrival At Scene

• Behavior
• Appearance
• Hygiene
• Analyze Scene
• Estimating
• Scene Protocols

Photographing scenes — pros and cons

What to do when you find evidence, weapons, or drugs

Scene descriptions

OSHA regulations: You will understand why and how they apply to this industry and how to be fully OSHA-compliant.

Be knowable of what equipment, cleaning supplies, deodorization techniques, and disinfectants we use and where to get them.

Disease transference and biological dangers.

How to deal with insurance adjusters and grieving families. You’ll learn how to estimate jobs, market, network, get work, charge properly, perform the work, and get paid.

Learn exactly what we do, how we remediate scenes, and what to do when you find evidence.

This course also covers legal structures, licensing, taxes, workers compensation, vehicle selection, and more.

If you are serious about this, it’s time to stop “thinking about it.” It’s time to start.

There are two kinds of people: Talkers and doers. Which one are you?

27 hours of training includes a 5-hour scene demonstration, downloadable textbook, and certification exam.

Register for your course here.

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