Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 6-2-5 - Crematory Operator Requirements5.1. New applicants. 5.1.1. An applicant for a crematory or alkaline hydrohysis operator registration shall attend a Board-approved course on crematory or alkaline hydrohysis operation, prior to registering, which includes training on: 5.1.1.a. tenninology used by the industry; 5.1.1.b. principles of operation;5.1.1.c. environmental quality issues;5.1.1.d. basic procedures for operating equipment;5.1.1.e. handling bodies and packaging remains; and5.1.1.f. exposure control.5.1.2. An applicant for a crematory or alkaline hydrolysis operator registration shall submit a copy of a government issued identification establishing that the applicant is a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.5.1.3. An applicant must attend a crematory or alkaline hydrolysis operator certification program approved by the Board prior to submitting an application. The completion certificate must be submitted with the registration application.5.2. Crematory operators prior to July 1, 2003.5.2.1. A person acting as a crematory operator prior to July 1, 2003 shall apply for registration as a crematory operator on or before July 30, 2003.5.2.2. An applicant shall be subject to the provisions of subsection 5.1.2. of this section, but shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection 5.1.1. of this section.5.2.3. An applicant shall submit verification of employment as a crematory operator within twenty one (21) days of the date of application, such verification to be on a form created and supplied by the Board.5.2.4. If an applicant fails to comply with any provision of this subsection, the Board shall deny the application. If the applicant applies at a later date, he or she shall be considered a new applicant and shall comply with the provisions of subsection 5.1. of this section.5.2.5. An applicant who applies after July 30, 2003 shall be considered a new applicant, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.1. of this section.5.3. Registered crematory operators.5.3.1. Registered crematory operators shall be required to obtain continuing education under the following conditions:5.3.1.a. when the crematory operator will be operating new cremation equipment, such training to take place prior to use of new equipment and to be conducted by a person who has a comprehensive knowledge on the operation of the equipment; or5.3.1.b. when the Board determines that industry regulation has changed significantly enough to merit additional training. The Board shall give notice to crematory operators that additional training is necessary and that the training must be completed within nine (9) months of the date of notification, such training to be conducted by a person who has comprehensive knowledge on industry regulation and approved by the Board.5.3.2. Registered crematory operators shall maintain records of continuing education obtained under 5.3.1.b. and submit such records at the time he or she renews his or her registration.5.4. Course Providers.5.4.1. A person or entity who wishes to become a Board-approved provider of crematory operator training shall submit an application for each type of training course at least 45 days before the training is scheduled, such training course to include subject matter outlined in subsection 4.1.1 of this section.5.4.2. The Board shall thoroughly screen an applicant to ensure that the applicant conducts quality programs based on the presenter's educational qualifications and experience, adequate resources, past performances, and general program content. The Board shall approve a training course biennially. The Board shall not charge a fee for this application, except under the provisions of subsection 4.4.3 of this section.5.4.3. The Board may revoke the approval for a training course immediately if the Board determines that the provider can not deliver a quality course. The Board may consider reinstatement of certification if the applicant can show cause for reinstatement, by providing proof of qualifications and documentation of improvement. The applicant shall pay a reinstatement fee as prescribed in the Board's 6 CSR7 Rule before the Board reinstates certification.