Preconvention Seminars
Saturday, October 22
NEW! Introduction to Alkaline Hydrolysis: Understanding the Process and Procedures
Dean Fisher, Director of the UCLA Donated Body Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine
9 a.m. – Noon
Find out what all the alkaline hydrolysis commotion is about as Dean Fisher explains its history, how the process works, the chemical process and protection, processing of the bone remains and much more. Fisher was part of a team that first introduced alkaline hydrolysis equipment to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He assisted in the development of the chemical and operational best practices for alkaline hydrolysis at both Mayo Clinic and UCLA. "I look forward to supporting NFDA and CANA in educating cremationists and funeral directors on the use of alkaline hydrolysis equipment.” Seminar approved for up to 3 CE hours by APFSP and licensing boards in most states and provinces.
Cost: $195 for anyone before 9/1 and $220 after 9/1
CANA Crematory Operators Certification Program
Michael Nicodemus, COCP chair; Chris Farmer, CANA general counsel; Steven Schaal, Matthews Cremation; and Tony Lombardi, Matthews Cremation
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Understanding the intricacies of operating a crematory is not just for operators anymore! With increased cremation-related litigation, owners and managers must understand procedures to ensure quality control and protect their firm. In addition to the operational side of cremation, this certification program will explore the liability side. Come and hear how the simplest mistake could end up costing your firm hundreds of thousands of dollars. Cremation lawsuits have become big business with lawyers throughout the country. Join us to find out how to protect yourself and your reputation. This program is well worth taking the time to attend. For continuing education credit information, please contact CANA at 312-245-1077.
Cost: $495 CANA and NFDA members / $595 non-members; includes lunch
* Additional fees apply for Senior and Master Certification; please call CANA for more information at 312-245-1077.
NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultant Program
Colleen Murphy Klein, NFDA, Brookfield, WI
8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
CPC Exam Sunday, October 23 8:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Consumers expect high-quality service and increasingly seek professional credentials. Promote exceptional standards in the advance funeral planning field by becoming a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC). The manual review is on Saturday and the exam on Sunday. You must be eligible to participate in this program. Please visit the NFDA website for more information and to download an application. Seminar approved for up to 8 CE hours by APFSP and licensing boards in most states and provinces.
Cost: $395 NFDA and CANA members / $540 non-members; includes lunch
Reconstructive Techniques for Facial Repair Resulting From Trauma
Vernie Fountain, Fountain National Academy, Springfield, MO
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Vernie Fountain will identify a wide variety of techniques that the professional embalmer can employ to transform some of the most severe trauma cases into an acceptable and identifiable condition. The entire focus of the techniques will be to transform trauma cases from a non-viewable to a viewable state. Fountain is a strong advocate for the value of embalming and reconstruction for disfiguring injuries in order to allow family and friends to view their loved one before final disposition. (4 CE hours)
Cost: $99 per person by 9/1/11; $125 per person after 9/1/11