American Bio Recovery Association
The American Bio Recovery Association (ABRA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and certification of technicians and companies in the bio recovery industry. Its mission is to enable and empower service providers worldwide to build a foundation for knowledge, quality, credibility, and safety. ABRA-certified firms are required to maintain proper insurance, OSHA compliance, training records, and proper handling of biohazardous waste. The organization handles bio recovery related to crime scenes, trauma, infectious diseases, and hazardous materials, ensuring high standards of professionalism and safety.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
American Bio Recovery Association
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Products
Certified technician patch
Embroidered patch representing certified technician status for display on staff uniforms.
Framed certificate plaque
Framed plaque option for display of issued certification documents.
Certificate reprint service
Replacement or reprint of issued certification documents for certified individuals.
Conference registration and ticketing products
Ticketing and registration items for conference attendees, exhibitors and sponsored events.
Certified Bio Recovery
The CBRT is an entry level technician third party certification designed to provide the applicant the basic knowledge of the Bio Recovery industry, covering site risk assessment, remediation techniques, and bloodborne pathogen response.
Certified Bio Recovery Master
The Certified Bio Recovery Master (CBRM) is a master-level credential demonstrating diversified industry expertise, infection control risk assessment knowledge, and leadership in bio-recovery remediation.
Certified technician patch
Embroidered patch representing certified technician status for display on staff uniforms.
Framed certificate plaque
Framed plaque option for display of issued certification documents.
Certificate reprint service
Replacement or reprint of issued certification documents for certified individuals.
Conference registration and ticketing products
Ticketing and registration items for conference attendees, exhibitors and sponsored events.
Certified Bio Recovery
The CBRT is an entry level technician third party certification designed to provide the applicant the basic knowledge of the Bio Recovery industry, covering site risk assessment, remediation techniques, and bloodborne pathogen response.
Certified Bio Recovery Master
The Certified Bio Recovery Master (CBRM) is a master-level credential demonstrating diversified industry expertise, infection control risk assessment knowledge, and leadership in bio-recovery remediation.
Services
Multi-level certification programs administered through exams, competency requirements and renewal policies to standardize professional credentials.
Online searchable service to validate technician credentials and display certification details for employers, consumers and regulators.
Courses, webinars, recorded videos and CEU processing on bio-recovery topics, outbreak response and safe remediation practices delivered via digital platforms and occasional in-person instruction.
Organization of annual conferences, presentation programs, exhibitor services, sponsorship packages and event registration.
Administration of tiered membership, member communications, moderated online forums, and a public directory for locating member companies and services, operated using a third-party membership platform.
Career center services including job posting, search, subscription to notifications and candidate/employer matching within the professional community.
Multi-level certification programs administered through exams, competency requirements and renewal policies to standardize professional credentials.
Online searchable service to validate technician credentials and display certification details for employers, consumers and regulators.
Courses, webinars, recorded videos and CEU processing on bio-recovery topics, outbreak response and safe remediation practices delivered via digital platforms and occasional in-person instruction.
Organization of annual conferences, presentation programs, exhibitor services, sponsorship packages and event registration.
Administration of tiered membership, member communications, moderated online forums, and a public directory for locating member companies and services, operated using a third-party membership platform.
Career center services including job posting, search, subscription to notifications and candidate/employer matching within the professional community.
Expertise Areas
- Biohazard remediation and decontamination
- Certification program development and administration
- Digital learning and continuing professional education
- Membership platform management and public directories
Key Technologies
- Digital learning and webinar platforms
- Third-party membership management platforms
- Searchable public registry and directory systems
- Online storefront and payment processing
News & Updates
Scott Vogel was elected as President of ABRA for 2025-2027.
Announcement of new Board of Directors members for 2025-2027.
Recent reports indicate an increase in measles virus transmission.
ABRA offers a 90% discount on CBRT exams from March 1 to April 30.
Scott Vogel was elected as President of ABRA for 2025-2027.
Announcement of new Board of Directors members for 2025-2027.
Recent reports indicate an increase in measles virus transmission.
ABRA offers a 90% discount on CBRT exams from March 1 to April 30.