Continuing Education Flashcards
Definition: means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice all aspects of mortuary science except for embalming
Funeral director
Definition: means 50 clock minutes of educational instruction in a Board-approved continuing education program
Continuing education unit (CEU)
Definition: means an individual who practices mortuary science
Mortician
Continuing education units are automatically approved and do not need to be submitted to the Board if the programs are:
- approved by the Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners
- sponsored by national service organizations, state associations, local association.
- provided by suppliers
- or already approved by the board
An individual seeking to conduct a seminar, workshop, or presentation shall submit for Board approval at least ____ in advance of the proposed seminar, workshop or presentation
6 weeks
Each licensee seeking credit for attendance and participation in an education program that is not preapproved shall submit to the Board, within _____ after completion of the activity
30 days
The board will advise of acceptance or not within 90 days of receipt
The following licensees, except as otherwise stated, at the time of renewal, shall submit documentation of continuing education in the field of mortuary science to the board:
- morticians
- funeral directors
- surviving spouses
What is the minimum of CEU required in the state of Maryland?
12 CEU’s
The Board shall waive continuing education requirements for individuals newly licensed for the _______ of a license.
First time renewal of a license
The maximum number of CEUs which may be granted for any single continuing education course or workshop single topic is ____
6
Service as a lecturer or discussion leader may be included to the extent that it contributes to the professional competency of the applicant, but repetitious presentation may not be counted and not more than ____ of the total required CEUs may be satisfied in this manner
50%
A licensee may not receive more than ____ CEUs within a renewal period for attending a Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors board meeting
3
How many carry over credits may be granted per renewal cycle?
3 Credits
A licensee shall earn a minimum of ___ CEU hour in an approved course on preneed law per renewal cycle
1 CEU
The Board shall grant an exemption from meeting the continuing education requirements to a licensed mortician, funeral director, or surviving spouse license holder who has practiced mortuary science in the state for _____ years and has submitted a one-time request for an exemption to the Board at the time of license renewal
40 years
