This 2-day virtual Trauma and Crime Scene Technician course was designed to prepare you for trauma scenes and bio-hazardous decontamination and clean up. It is designed to train you mentally and physically how to deal with a trauma scene in a professional, caring manner in accordance with the outlined standards and guidelines available today. Attendees will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required to properly evaluate, clean and decontaminate a site following a human trauma event. Learn how to manage the unique situations encountered when performing trauma and crime scene services based on the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard. Learn how to inspect and investigate potentially infectious materials and establish hazard assessments, work plans, and procedures for cleaning and safe transportation of contaminated material.

Does your company deal with or plan on performing any trauma scene cleanup? If so, are you properly trained? This class is to allow workers to become aware of the risks involved with the contact of body fluids using controls to minimize and eliminate potential risks.

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Topics covered include:

  • Decontamination techniques

  • Mental preparedness to handle sensitive situations

  • Managing gross filth

  • Site preparation

  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment

  • How to recognize hazards

  • Clean up and disposal techniques

  • Communication

  • 8 general principles to manage blood and OPIM

  • Inspection and job site completion

This is a very intense graphic course, which may not be for everyone

Please note:

  • Managing cross contamination

  • Performing a hazard assessment

  • Medical vs regulated waste

  • Work practice controls

  • Personal protective equipment

  • Managing psychological hazards

  • Sampling technology

  • Managing contents and managing odours

  • Structural decontamination

  • Orientation to regulations

The Details

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  • Dates

    TBD

  • Time

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Online

  • Location

    Virtual Live Stream

Instructor

Stephanie Beattie is the founder and CEO of Center for Disaster Recovery. She is also the creator of The Perfect File™ and branding expert for Mitigation First™. She not only maintains several master designations in the restoration field but is also an approved certified credentialing specialist in Canada. Additionally she consults for the Insurance Bureau of Canada and is a published author in our industry. She is sought after as one of the foremost experts in property claims and is known for her no-holds-barred approach.

Stephanie Beattie

Founder