1. A. Unless a funeral director or embalmer obtains a waiver under R9-9B-206, the funeral director or embalmer shall complete 12 credit hours or more of continuing education every calendar year as follows:

   1. 1. At least three credit hours in mortuary sciences;
   2. 2. At least three credit hours in ethical considerations in business practices and state and federal laws; and
   3. 3. At least six other credit hours intended to enhance professional development or competence.

2. B. Unless an embalmer’s assistant obtains a waiver under R9-9B-206, the embalmer’s assistant shall complete six credit hours or more of continuing education every calendar year as follows:

   1. 1. At least three credit hours in mortuary sciences, and
   2. 2. At least three credit hours covering compliance with state and federal laws.
3. C. A licensee who has been licensed for less than 12 months during a calendar year shall complete one credit hour of continuing education for each month of licensure.
4. D. A registrant who has been registered for less than 12 months during a calendar year shall complete one credit hour of continuing education for every two months of registration.

Historical Note

New Section R9-9B-205 recodified from R4-12-413 and amended at 32 A.A.R. 177 (January 9, 2026), effective January 1, 2026 (Supp. 25-4).