Massachusetts Funeral CE Package
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
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HIV/AIDS and Other Bloodborne Pathogens for Funeral Professionals_1 hour 1
Course release date - 7/10/2023
About the Course:
Microorganisms carried in the blood that can cause disease are called bloodborne pathogens. Various types of microorganisms can be transmitted through contact with blood, but this course will focus primarily on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)—and the virus that causes hepatitis B (HBV). These two diseases are specifically addressed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The course will also touch on hepatitis C virus (HCV), which has dramatically increased in the United States. Of the bloodborne pathogens, funeral professionals are most likely to be exposed to HIV, HBV, and HCV (Davidson & Benjamin, 2006). -
Advanced Funeral Planning, 2nd Edition 4
Release Date: 7/8/2024
About the Course:
Advanced funeral planning is a general term with many facets. It is a decision that must be fine-tuned to the individuality, lifestyle, and religious base of each person. Many people plan for life events, such as weddings and vacations, well in advance. However, most do not plan for something that is certain to happen: their funeral. Further, many people are unaware of how expensive laying a loved one to rest can be. Assisting individuals in their quest to plan ahead significantly reduces the risk of leaving family members not only emotionally unprepared but also financially unprepared. This course is developed as a guide to help you, as a professional provider or agent, navigate the options that best suit all parties. -
Evolving Funeral Practices: Modern Trends 3
Course release date: 12/17/2025
Course Overview
This course will bring funeral industry professionals up to speed on current trends in the funeral profession, with an emphasis on green funerals, cremation, and burial practices. It examines how the industry has evolved over time and explores which current funeral trends are likely to become tomorrow’s standard practices. The course also delves into the underlying reasons for these shifts in funeral preferences and services.