Shun Newbern presents the course titled Challenges for the 21st Century Funeral Service Professional covering three areas of expertise namely; Keys to a Successful Viewing, Problems Associated with the Autopsy Case and Something Old, Something New – Mastery Skills.
During the second session of the presentation entitled “Problems Associated with the Autopsy Case”, we examine issues associated with embalming autopsy decedents. This session will cover a much higher standard of care, and instruct participants how to deal with a variety of challenges related to the embalming process including:
- Legal functions that carry liability when decedents are not properly embalmed or treated for leakage, odour or shipping.
- Dealing with Tissue gas, discoloration and early decomposition
- Restoring natural contour of the face and hands of the decedent.
- Setting higher standards of performance when communicating with the family
- Improving service and results associated with embalming.
The third session entitled, Something Old, Something New – Mastery Skills, is designed to elevate the skills of the practitioner in decedent preparation from the feature setting to removing odor. This session will emphasize the basic embalming skills, and reinforce the importance of continued education and expanding the practitioner’s reportage of education resources.
Register now for $97.
This program is presented on Thursday, September, 27 at 10 am Pacific so if you are interested, Register Here:
The program is Approved by Consumer Protection British Columbia and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice for 3 CEUs.
Did you know that in British Columbia there are two routes to a career in Funeral Service? Choose either to begin the program as a Funeral Director and / or Embalmer Apprentice or enroll in the new pre-employment Funeral Service Foundation Program. To enroll as an Apprentice in the Funeral Service Apprenticeship Program, you must secure a apprenticeship position at a funeral home who will be your sponsor/employer. The new Foundation Program is intended to provide you with an introduction to funeral services and at the same time you will receive credit for level one technical training. To enroll in the Foundation Program you register directly with the Funeral Service Association of BC. Choose the route that is right for you. 
