PLEASE READ FIRST:  Many people feel there is no substitute for live classroom training coupled with hands-on, supervised practice.  In fact, researchers have shown that students who receive "audio-visual" training have a learning retention of only 20%, while those who participate in "hands-on practice" enjoy a learning retention of 75%.  Many students want the interactive classroom in order to ask questions, handle and practice with equipment and hear the questions their classmates ask.  Crime and trauma work involves unique sights, textures, and odors that cannot be reproduced on a video screen....so the hands-on exposure helps to build knowledge and confidence.   

ABRA-Certified Crime & Trauma Scene Bio-Recovery Technician

Introduction
Scenes of injury or death frequently result in contamination of the environment from blood and body fluid spills, human tissue and bone fragments. In the cases of delayed-discovery deaths, decomposition fluids and odors contribute to the contamination. In addition to being psychologically harmful to view, these human remnants have the potential to harbor disease that can cause a lifetime of illness or even death. Crime scenes are also frequently contaminated by police forensic chemicals. These chemicals can be hazardous as well as difficult to remove. Through our realistic scenarios and intensive classroom interaction, you will learn how to safely remove all biological contamination and cleanup all investigative chemicals while protecting yourself and others from these emotionally charged scenes.

This comprehensive course is taught by Kent Berg, author of the world-renowned textbook, “Crime and Trauma Scene Bio-Recovery.” Mr. Berg is the founder of the American BioRecovery Association (the international, non-profit trade association for the Crime Scene Cleanup industry). He is considered one of the pioneers in developing this industry and is a consultant to the government and the courts.

4-DAY BIORECOVERY TECHNICIAN COURSE:

Starting with an introduction to microbiology and pathogens, Mr. Berg and his staff take you through every aspect of decontaminating a crime, accident and decomposition scene. The hands-on portion of this course includes simulated house scenarios that are contaminated with animal blood, tissue, odors and police chemicals. Between the technical classroom material and the realistic hands-on training, you will get the experience you need to confidently handle most any scene.  A certificate is awarded to graduates, and Continuing Education Units (or CEU's) are awarded from the IICRC and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA).  NIDS training meets and exceeds the requirements of the American BioRecovery Association (ABRA), therefore, students who pass the final exam are eligible to register for ABRA certification as a “BioRecovery Technician” - the Nationally-recognized standard in crime and trauma scene decontamination. If you are going to invest in training, choose the course that is the most comprehensive AND eligible for ABRA certification!  This course includes a 200-page full-color training manual for you to keep. 

Prerequisites

None

Fees and Schedule

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This 4-day course is $1,495.00

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ONE-DAY COURSE FOR NEW BUSINESS START-UP AND MARKETING:

Having the techncial skill to perform proper decontamination is important, but equally as important is knowing how to run a decontamination business successfully and stay legally compliant.  We cover start-up information like legal structures, licenses, tax requirements, workers compensation, and other legal issues.  To make sure you are well-armed to grow your business, we cover marketing, advertising, creating invoices, selecting and outfitting a vehicle, obtaining insurance, pricing, and more.  Students who intend to open their own business are encouraged to add this one-day course to the end of their 4-day Technician Training.   This program includes nearly 200 pages of business start-up and marketing material in two manuals for you to keep.

Prerequisites
None

Fees and Schedule
Click on the "SCHEDULE" button on the above tool bar for the next scheduled class. This one-day course is $500.00