Massachusetts Funeral Professionals Package - 8 CE Hours
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- 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). - Mass Fatalities Incidents 1Course release date: 10/9/2023About the CourseFuneral directors and embalmers play an active role in the aftermath of mass fatality incidents (MFIs). This course will define MFIs and their classification levels, as well as the preparation, consideration, coordination, and communication required to best serve the victims and loved ones affected.
- The Funeral Rule 3
Course release date: 10/9/2023
About the Course
Along with an understanding of state and local laws, it is vital for funeral professionals to be familiar with the federal government’s Funeral Rule. This course will assist the funeral provider in complying with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) Funeral Rule.
- Trends in the Funeral Industry 3Course Release date: 7/10/23About the Course:This basic-level course will bring funeral professionals up to speed on current trends in the funeral industry, with an emphasis on green funerals, cremation, and burial practices. The course also covers the benefits of using social media for marketing, ways to meet increased client demand for pet funeral services, and OSHA and NFDA guidelines for formaldehyde use.