CE 17Business and management
Investment Management
Why most investors trail the market, and how to avoid the same mistakes.
3 credit hours$30
Every course we offer, with what it covers. Hours and prices are set by each state, so choose yours to see what a course counts for and costs.
Continuing Education Hours:
12 hours every two (2) years, or 6 hours every year.
Licensees may earn up to three (3) hours per year by self-study, audio, video, internet-based, or other activity as long as the licensee passes a test on the materials as evidenced by a certificate of completion.
The Montana Board of Funeral Service does not pre-approve continuing education courses or sponsors
(except for those approved by rule). It is the responsibility of licensees to select courses which meet the criteria set forth in the CE rules of the Board. Upon completion of courses, licensees must apply to the Board for CEU/course approval by completing an application
(http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Portals/133/Documents/fnr/Form_FNR_CE-Request.pdf?ver=2017-03-10-091211-133) and sending the requested materials to the Board for approval. If any coursework is not approved by the board, we will provide a full refund of any amounts paid and we will remove the course from our listing.
Please refer to the Montana Board of Funeral Service for more information (http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/fnr#15).
Carryover Hours:
You are permitted to carryover 6 CE hours every renewal period
Exemptions:
- 1st year licensee
Boards change their rules, so please confirm with yours. Not sure what you need? Call (800) 731-4714 and we'll go through it with you.
Why most investors trail the market, and how to avoid the same mistakes.
A refresher on the steps and principles of embalming.
The chemicals used in funeral service, their risks, and how to handle them safely.
The CDC’s Universal Precautions, applied to funeral service.
How good managers motivate and coach their staff to do their best work.
Formaldehyde, hazard communication and bloodborne pathogens: OSHA for the funeral home.
The history of the Funeral Rule, and what it requires day to day.
The rise of cremation, and who the cremation customer really is.
Why written agreements replaced the handshake, and the ethics behind fair dealings with families.
Using informed forecasts to keep your business aligned with what families value.
What the FTC Funeral Rule has required since 1984, and how to comply.
Funeral customs through history and faith, and caring for families and yourself.
The chemistry behind embalming.
A technical look at the crematory and how cremation works.
Planning for disruptions, from a flat tire on the hearse to a major disaster.
Workplace safety for employers without a full-time safety staff.
The requirements behind the death certificate, and how to complete it correctly.
The history of cremation, and where final disposition is heading.
Why the profession faces distrust, and the ethical dilemmas behind it.
Codes of ethics, and the moral principles particular to funeral service.
Finding, hiring and keeping qualified staff.
Where stress in the funeral home comes from, and how to cope with it.
Funeral service as a service business: competing on what families value.
Why client families buy, and how to serve people who never wanted to be customers.