TCST - Trauma and Crime Scene Technician Chicago, IL

CLASS OVERVIEW

Class Prerequisites:

None

*Prerequisites are to be completed before class. They are not included.

WHO IT'S FOR: Individuals who are interested in building a career in the trauma and crime scene cleanup industry; technicians looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge. 

WORK IT SUPPORTS: When the smoke clears and the dust settles, the Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup Technicians are the ones who help to bring order and restoration to the chaos. As a Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup Technician, you’ll be able to support a variety of organizations and officials during unique, and often challenging, situations. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge required to properly evaluate, clean, and decontaminate a site following a human trauma event. You’ll be able to navigate the challenges that come when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup. You’ll learn how to: 

• Understand and adhere to federal and provincial regulations and recommendations;
• Inspect and investigate potentially infectious materials and establish hazard assessments, work plans, and procedures for cleaning and safe transportation of contaminated material;
• Navigate the psychological issues related to surviving family, occupants, and workers;
• Protect the health and safety of others through lines of defense, immunizations, and accurate utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE);
• Effectively use antimicrobials and biocides;
• Operate equipment, supplies, and processes for structure and contents decontamination;
• Implement methods and procedures to control and remove odor;
• Evaluate restoration processes and feasibility;
• Manage trauma scene cleanup after significant time has allowed putrefaction.

DETAILS

Certification and continuing credits: Once you pass the final exam with a 75% or higher, you’ll earn your Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup Technician certification. This course qualifies for 14 continuing education credits (CEC) with the IICRC.

RESCHEDULE AND TRANSFER POLICIES

! Failure to abide by classroom policies will result in removal from classroom spaces without refund.

All class registrations are non-refundable.

If you notify Aramsco that you are unable to attend your scheduled class 31 days or more before your class start date, you may:

• Transfer your seat to another individual of your choice, or
• Reschedule your amount paid toward another class date.

If you notify Aramsco that you are unable to attend your scheduled class 30 days or less prior to the scheduled class start date, you may transfer your seat to another individual of your choice for the same class date.

No other changes or rescheduling is permitted due to contractual commitments with the training organization and instructor.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS BY ARAMSCO

In the event that Aramsco cancels a class, we will make every reasonable effort to reschedule you for an alternative class based on your availability. A full refund will be issued if Aramsco is unable to provide an alternative class or determines that extenuating circumstances warrant a refund.

TRAVEL PLAN POLICY

When using flight travel for classes, we highly recommend using flexible/refundable flight tickets to avoid conflicts. Aramsco is not responsible for any travel-related losses involving travel or accommodation costs. If you have travel concerns, please reach out to education@aramsco.com before registering for your class.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students attending Aramsco/Safety Express hosted in-person classes must adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

• Payment in full for each class is required prior to the class.
• Departures from the class must be kept to a minimum. (e.g., bathroom breaks, urgent contact)
• Smoking is not allowed within Aramsco facilities.
• The minimum contact time for each class requires that students must participate for the entirety of the class to be eligible to take the IICRC exam. If too much class time is missed, the student’s class registration fee and IICRC exam will be forfeited.
• Please make sure other arrangements are made for meetings, appointments, and child pick-up/drop-off needs.

Failure to adhere to this Code of Conduct may result in the student’s removal from the class, in which case the student’s registration fee and IICRC exam will be forfeited.

If you have any questions, please contact us at education@aramsco.com or call us at 385.429.5599