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The Trauma and Crime Scene Technician (TCST) certification covers the unique situations encountered when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup, regardless of surface, item, or location. The 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 demonstrate you know about inspecting and investigating human blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination to establish hazard assessments, work plans, and procedures for cleaning and safely transporting contaminated material. **Curriculum Overview:** 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, 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 **Prerequisites:** None **Master Designation:** Not required for any Master Designation **Course Length:** 2 Days **IICRC Approved Credits (upon completion):** 14 IICRC CEC credits.

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All IICRC Courses run 8:00AM – 4:30PM daily at the location or in the time zone you have selected. **Please note for our Live Stream Option:** The class starts at 8:00am in the respective time zone. If the address you want the manuals shipped to is different than the company address please email us at iicrctraining@wescodist. com.

All other course materials required for the course will be e-mailed out IICRC is now mandating that the student(s) camera and microphone must be on at all times and the instructor must be able to see the student(s) at all times as well.

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