172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 67, § 007

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 172-67-007 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

During the 24 months prior to the license expiration date, each licensed funeral director, embalmer, or funeral director and embalmer must complete:

(A) 12 hours of acceptable continuing education hours; and

(B) Pass the Nebraska jurisprudence examination with a score of at least a 75%

007.01ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND HOURS. The following specifies the type of acceptable continuing education and the hours allowed for each type:

(A) 1 semester hour of academic credit equals 15 continuing education hours.

(B) 1 quarter hour of academic credit equals 10 continuing education hours.

(C) A maximum of 8 hours may be obtained through home study programs, internet and other electronic technology.

(D) 60 minutes of participation equals 1 continuing education hour obtained through workshops, lectures, or interactive satellite or webinars. Credit will not be awarded for break and meal times.

(E) If a licensee completes supervision of 1 apprentice during the renewal period, 4 hours can be appliced towards the continuing education requirements.

(F) A maximum of 2 hours of continuing education may be obtained through a funeral directing and embalming related tour. Conducting a tour of the licensee's facility does not constitute continuing education. 60 minutes of tour participation equals 1 continuing education hour.

(G) A maximum of 2 hours of continuing education may be obtained through a funeral directing and embalming related exhibit or display. If a continuing education workshop provides an exhibit or display area, a licensee may earn 1 continuing education hour per workshop for viewing the exhibits or displays.

(H) A maximum of 8 hours of continuing education may be obtained through attendance at a District, State, or National Association Business Meeting. 60 minutes of participation constitutes 1 continuing education hour. Only 1 hour may be obtained per meeting.

007.02ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION TOPIC AREAS. In order for a continuing education activity or program to be accepted for renewal or reinstatement of a license, the activity must include one or a combination of the following topic areas:

(A) Communication or media;

(B) Counseling or arbitration;

(C) Customer relations;

(D) Disaster training;

(E) Embalming practice;

(F) Funeral directing practice;

(G) Management, including personnel or business;

(H) Marketing or advertising;

(I) Personal development; or

(J) Pre-need.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 67, § 007

Amended effective 9/30/2020