Canadian Career Education College

The Modular Learning Model

The Bio-Recovery and Trauma Site Restoration Specialist program is divided into five modules.
Individual Module Path (CPD): For restoration professionals needing a specific safety update (e.g., Bloodborne Pathogens).

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Full Certificate Path: All five modules must be completed to earn the Professional Certificate.

Course Modules (15-40 Hours Each)

Module 1: Bio-Safety and Pathogens Focuses on the microbiology of high-risk environments. You will learn about bloodborne pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis B/C), PPE donning and doffing, and workplace safety standards (OSHA/Provincial frameworks).

Module 2: Decontamination Science Covers the chemistry of disinfection. Topics include selecting antimicrobial agents, using foggers and HEPA air scrubbers, and using ATP testing to verify biological cleanliness.

Module 3: Trauma and Forensic Protocols Specialized techniques for crime scenes, suicides, and unattended deaths. Learn how to work alongside law enforcement and establish "Hot, Warm, and Cold" safety zones to prevent cross-contamination.

Module 4: Structural Remediation and Waste A technical look at property restoration. You will learn when to clean versus remove structural materials (drywall, flooring), HVAC decontamination, and the legal logistics of bio-medical waste disposal.

Module 5: Ethics, Resilience, and Business Focuses on the "Human Element." Includes psychological first aid for clients, technician mental health (compassion fatigue), and an overview of insurance claims and business operations.

Program fees, duration and other Details

• Total Courses: 5 Modules (40 Hours per module)* Continued Professional Development

• Total Duration: 8 to 16 weeks*

• Tuition: $390 Pay-per-module (Affordable & High-Value) Pay As You Learn Fee Structure/Policy 

• Total course fee including all modules $1800, save $150

• Format: 100% Online or In-Class (Vaughan Campus)

• No Maximum Age Limit: It is never too late to reinvent your future.

• Open to Youth & International Applicants

• * final module and course duration will be available before the commencement of classes. (the fee structure will remain the same)

Which Path is Right for You?

Whether you are looking to solve a specific business problem or launch an entirely new career, our flexible 200-hour structure allows you to learn at the pace that fits your goals.

Go Modular if...

• The Specialist: "I already own a professional cleaning company, but I’ve had to turn down high-paying jobs because I don’t know the legal protocols for hoarding sites or unattended deaths. I just need to master Module 3 (Trauma Protocols) this month."

• The Health Professional: "I’m a nurse moving into a facility safety role. I don’t need to learn how to clean a crime scene, but I need to master Module 1 (Bio-Safety and Pathogens) to lead our internal infection control team."

• The Budget-Conscious: "I want the full credential, but I prefer to pay as I go. I’ll take one 40-hour module every few months as my schedule and budget allow."

Go Full Certificate if...

• The Career Changer: "I’m tired of my current 9-to-5 and want to enter the forensic restoration industry. I need the full 200-hour Professional Certificate to gain the technical 'know-how' and the credibility to get hired by elite firms."

• The Entrepreneur: "I want to stop being a general laborer and start my own Bio-Recovery & Trauma Site Restoration firm. I need to understand the full spectrum—from the chemistry of decontamination to the ethics of working with grieving families and the logistics of insurance claims."

• The International Applicant: "I need a comprehensive Canadian credential that proves I have mastered North American safety standards (OSHA/IICRC-aligned) so I can work as a Lead Technician anywhere in the world."