Decontamination
The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens on a surface or item so that they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles.
Used in courses
Careers that use Decontamination
- How to Become an Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 911 EMD Career Path — Become a 911 emergency medical dispatcher (EMD). Certification through IAED or APCO, call-taker training, and dispatch career path without a 4-year degree.
- How to Become a Certified Pedorthist — Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Career Path — Become a certified pedorthist. Therapeutic shoe fitting, diabetic foot care, orthotic modifications, and ABC / BOC certification pathways.
- Allied Health Foundations — Anatomy, Physiology & Body Systems for Healthcare — Anatomy, physiology, and body systems training — the prerequisite foundation for CNA, medical assistant, medical coder, and nursing career paths.
- How to Become a CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant Career Path — Learn how to become a CNA in 4-8 weeks. See training requirements, certification steps, and the verified BLS median salary of $39,530/year.