The modifications proposed in HF1036 are expected to have a lasting impact on the qualifications and scope of practice for future mortuary science practitioners in Minnesota. They call for a minimum of 2,080 internship hours to be completed within a three-year period, directly supervised by a licensed professional. Additionally, the commissioner of health may waive certain credit hours if the intern has completed a suitable clinical program. This flexibility could facilitate quicker entry into the profession for interns, thereby addressing potential labor shortages within the mortuary services sector.
Summary
HF1036 is a bill aimed at modifying the requirements for mortuary science internships in Minnesota. It amends existing statutes related to mortuary science education and practice by delineating more specific requirements for interns undergoing training. These amendments include provisions on how internships can be registered and requirements for supervisors, assuring that interns gain the necessary practical experience under adequate supervision. The bill stipulates that an individual can begin their internship while still enrolled in a mortuary science program, which is a significant change aimed at increasing accessibility to the profession for students.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding HF1036 relates to the supervision of interns during their practical training. The bill imposes strict limits on the number of interns that a supervising professional can oversee, stipulating that only one intern may be registered under a primary supervisor at any time. Critics may argue that this could restrict opportunities for training and inhibit the number of new professionals entering the field. However, supporters of the bill emphasize the need for close supervision to ensure that interns gain the necessary skills and knowledge critical for performing sensitive duties in mortuary science.
Transfer care specialists authorized to remove dead human bodies from place of death, registration of transfer care specialists provided by commissioner of health, and mortuary science fee added.
Transfer care specialists authorized to remove dead human bodies from place of death, registration of transfer care specialists provided by commissioner of health, and mortuary science fee added.
Transfer care specialists to remove dead human bodies from the place of death authorization; registration of transfer care specialists by the commissioner of health establishment; mortuary science fee authorization
Transfer care specialist registration established, behavior analysts licensure established, veterinary technician and veterinary institutional license established, veterinary supervision provisions modified, specialty dentist licensure and dental assistant licensure modified, physician assistant additional collaboration requirements removed, social worker provisional licensure modified, guest licensure established for marriage and family therapists, pharmacy provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction permitted, licensure requirements for natural organic reduction facilities established, and licensure fees established.