About This Course
Course DescriptionHow to Take This Course
Course Exam, Course Evaluation, and Certificate
Introduction to Chain of Custody
OverviewWhy is Chain of Custody Important?
What is Chain of Custody?
When is Something in Your Custody?
Chain-of-Custody Guidelines
Example Chain-of-Custody Form
Review Questions
Chain-of-Custody Procedures
OverviewProcedures for Samples
Step 1. Sampling Preparations
Step 2. Sampling Operations
Step 3. Sample Transport
Step 4. Receipt, Storage, and Transfer
Step 5. Sample Analysis
Step 6. Sample-Data Recordkeeping
Procedures for Data
Step 1. Data Acquisition
Step 2. Data Identification
Step 3. Data Processing and Recordkeeping
Model Chain-of-Custody Procedure
OverviewStep 1. Sampling Preparations (Model)
Step 2. Sampling Operations (Model)
Step 3. Sample Transport (Model)
Step 4. Receipt, Storage, and Transfer (Model)
Step 5. Sample Analysis (Model)
Step 6. Sample-Data Recordkeeping (Model)
Review: Flowchart for Model
Course Exam
Course ExamDownload Course Critique
Download Course CritiqueDownload Example Chain-of-Custody Forms
Download Example Chain-of-Custody Forms