Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-3-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 395-X-3-.02 - Course Of Apprentice Embalmer

(1) Time requirements:

(a) The course of an embalmer apprenticeship shall be 60 consecutive months starting on the original issue date of the certification and continuing until the defined end date.

(b) No apprenticeship shall continue beyond the 60-month course, including where an apprentice certification has expired and been reactivated pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-13-131 and Alabama Administrative Code r. 395-X-2-.02. An apprenticeship certification may not be reactivated more than two times.

(2) Only one course of apprenticeship may be granted to any individual. Therefore, an individual who holds or receives an active apprentice certification on or after May 1, 2022, may not seek a new apprentice certification.

(3) During the course of an embalmer apprenticeship the apprentice shall:

(a) Renew the apprentice certification annually by submitting each of the following:

(i) Completed renewal application

(ii) Renewal fee

(iii) Case reports

(iv) Annual reports

(v) Skill evaluation

(b) Assist in the practice of embalming for a minimum often (10) embalming cases each year.

(c) Graduate from an accredited embalming school or college in accordance with § 34-13-50, Code of Ala. 1975.

(4) Before an apprentice may be certified by the board to take the licensing exams or obtain a license the apprentice shall:

(a) Complete a minimum of24 consecutive months of an embalmer apprenticeship.

(b) Assist in the practice of embalming for a minimum total of fifty (50) embalming cases.

(c) Submit the required case reports, annual reports, skill evaluation, and proof of obtaining the education requirements.

(d) Meet all other requirements set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-13-90 through - 94.

(5) The board may offer a waiver of time requirements to an apprentice who experiences an interruption in the course of apprenticeship caused by active-duty military service required by the United States Armed Forces or any other circumstances that the board deems excusable and beyond the control of the applicant.

(6) The provisions of this rule shall apply to all individuals who hold or receive an active apprentice certification on or after May 1, 2022.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-3-.02

Amended: Filed August 9, 1985. (Rule previously entitled "Apprentice Annual Reports.")

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 12, September 29, 2017, eff. 10/27/2017.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2022, eff. 9/12/2022.

Author: Charles M. Perine

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-13-26, 34-13-130, 34-13-131, 34-13-132.