CE 13NEmbalming and cremation
A Review of Basic Embalming Procedures
A refresher on the steps and principles of embalming.
2 credit hours$20
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180 hours for initial membership
20 hours annually
Course Subject Requirements are in Four Categories
Cat A Academic: includes scholarly articles, professional speeches or lectures, home-study courses and some college courses.
Cat B Professional Activities: includes attendance at a convention accredited by the APFSP, single-theme workshop, service as an officer in an organization.
Cat C Career Review: must submit a form to APFSP with documentation for this credit.
Cat D Public Education: includes civic or church organizations and any offices held.
Yearly Renewal
You will be sent a dues renewal statement and transcript on your anniversary date with the academy.
Independent study accepted with final exam
Carryover of 40 credit hours permitted annually
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A refresher on the steps and principles of embalming.
The rise of cremation, and who the cremation customer really is.
The chemistry behind embalming.
A technical look at the crematory and how cremation works.
The history of cremation, and where final disposition is heading.