WHAT’S INSIDE
THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR ETHICS Chapter 1: Ethical Standards in the Funeral Industry (Mandatory)
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[2 CE hours] This course has been developed to create a framework surrounding ethics within the funeral service industry. The principles of ethics are critical in this field of service, since human interaction and empathy are the driving force behind what funeral professionals do. This course will identify the impact of basic ethical principles not only on an individual level, but also on an organizational level, and their overall influence on the success of our industry. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR TEXAS MORTUARY LAW UPDATES Chapter 2: Texas Mortuary and Crematory Law Update, 2nd Edition (Mandatory) [2 CE hours] The Texas Mortuary and Crematory Law Update course provides a review of regulations governing the funeral service and death care industry in Texas. The course covers updates to statutes and rules in the Texas Occupations Code, Health and Safety Code, and Administrative Code related to licensing, inspections, continuing education requirements, and ethical standards for funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral establishments. Key topics include the Texas Funeral Service Commission’s responsibilities, license renewal procedures, new legislative changes, complaint investigation processes, and required documentation for embalming services. The course is intended to keep Texas funeral professionals informed on current laws and regulations that impact their licensure and professional responsibilities when serving clients. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR VITAL STATISTICS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS Chapter 3: Texas Vital Statistics 2024 Update (Mandatory)
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[2 CE hours] This course is intended for Texas funeral service professionals seeking to renew their licenses. The course reviews Texas legislation, administrative code, and regulations pertaining to vital statistics, death records, cemeteries, cemetery organizations, lawn crypts, and disinterment permits. Relevant sections of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Administrative Code are summarized with a focus on recent updates to the code. The course satisfies the two continuing education hours in vital statistics requirements and regulations mandated by the Texas Funeral Service Commission prior to license renewal. Chapter 4: The Funeral Rule 68 [3 CE hours]
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. Chapter 5: Infectious Disease Control for Funeral Professionals [4 CE hours] Professionals in the funeral industry must have knowledge concerning different types of infectious disease, their modes of transmission, and the virulence that make them dangerous and difficult to contain. This basic-level course provides specific references for downloading guidelines and training resources from the CDC, OSHA, and the WHO and includes information on infectious diseases that rise to the level of serious public health concern. Chapter 6: Military and Line of Duty Funeral Services
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[3 CE hours] When a member of the Military is killed in action, the death can be a tragic and devastating loss for the family, the comrades, the friends, and the country. When a member of law enforcement, fire service, or emergency medical service is killed in the line of duty, the tragic loss is felt by the family, the professional family, and the community who was served. The funeral service for a person killed in action or in the line of duty can be more detailed and complex than other funeral arrangements. This course is designed to aid funeral directors in understanding many of the honors and traditions used in these types of services. The content of this course will include the origin and symbolism of many funeral honors observed, discuss the detailed planning required to properly arrange these types of services, and serve in preparing directors to serve the ones affected by Military and Line of Duty Deaths. Final Examination Answer Sheet 115
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FUNERAL CONTINUING EDUCATION 2024
Book code: FTX1624
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