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The two-day Trauma and Crime Scene Technician (TCST) certification covers unique situations encountered when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup. This certification demonstrates knowledge of the various procedures and precautions taken when performing work at a trauma/crime scene and is based on the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup. Upon achieving the certification, you will demonstrate your knowledge by inspecting and investigating blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material contamination to establish hazard assessments, work plans and procedures for cleaning and as well as understanding how to safely transport contaminated material. Topics Covered Microbiology Microbiology of human bodily fluids and potential pathogenic implications Regulations OSHA, CDC, FDA requirements, regulations and recommendations Psychological Issues Psychological issues related to surviving family, occupants and workers Health & Safety Lines of defense, immunizations and personal protective equipment (PPE) Biocides Discuss why and how to use antimicrobials and biocides Work Practices Equipment, supplies and processes for structure and contents decontamination Odor Control Discuss methods and procedures to control and remove odor HVAC Systems Provide methods for evaluating restoration processes and feasibility Putrefaction Managing trauma scene clean-up after significant time has allowed putrefaction Case Study Utilize actual project files to illustrate full cleaning and decontamination process.

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