Frequently Asked Questions
Many common questions about crime scene cleanup stem from misunderstandings about training, safety, and professional requirements. For clear, structured answers grounded in real-world preparation, review AMDECON’s crime and trauma scene cleaner training.
Answers to Common Questions About AMDECON Training
AMDECON training is delivered online and available 24/7. After a student enrolls in an AMDECON course, they receive immediate access to the full training curriculum and work through the material at their own pace within the allowed completion period. AMDECON courses are not live webinars and do not require scheduled attendance; this flexible delivery model reflects AMDECON’s instructional design and field-based experience.
For a more detailed explanation of AMDECON’s training structure, delivery, and step-by-step student experience, see our How It Works page.
No. Certification is issued to individuals, not companies. AMDECON’s certification programs are designed to confirm an individual’s knowledge and ability. A simple way to think about it is like a driver’s license: a company may own vehicles, but only individuals can hold a driver’s license. In the same way, companies do not receive certification, but individuals do when they complete the full AMDECON training and pass the exam.
Training begins immediately after enrollment. Most students can access their courses within minutes of completing the sign-up process.
Full certification courses must be completed within 10 months of enrollment. Annual refresher courses must be completed within 45 days. It is the student’s responsibility to complete training within the allowed time frame. Extensions are not provided.
Exams are designed to confirm understanding of the course material, not to trick students or cause failure. Exams are open-book, and students may retake them as needed until they achieve a passing score
No. AMDECON does not offer in-person hands-on training. Instead, our crime scene cleanup course includes approximately five hours of detailed online video instruction demonstrating how professional cleanup scenes are worked from arrival through final close-out. This instruction shows real procedures, techniques, and decision-making used in the field.
Yes. Every AMDECON course qualifies for 14 IICRC continuing education credits (CECs). Learn the process for that here.
AMDECON training is structured to align with applicable safety and health regulations, including the codes and standards enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). AMDECON’s certifications align with OSHA requirements and reflects its commitment to safety best practices based on decades of real-world scene work.
Yes. AMDECON has been providing professional training for decades, and its certification programs are widely recognized within the crime scene, biohazard, hoarding, and drug lab cleanup industry around the world. AMDECON has trained individuals and organizations worldwide; this recognition reflects the depth of AMDECON’s operational experience and its role in shaping the professional biohazard remediation industry's practices.
Yes. AMDECON® is a federally registered trademark in the United States, and only AMDECON is authorized to offer training, certification, or services under the AMDECON name. This designation underscores AMDECON’s unique identity and long-established role in professional remediation training.