About The Handling and Disposition of Ebola-Infected Human Remains

In this time of global connectivity, it is of vital importance that funeral professionals be cognizant of the extreme mobility and infectivity of this severe illness and be prepared to conduct their professional duties within the strict guidelines that are in place to ensure personal safety and to help prevent further spread of the illness.

This module will provide detailed information about the illness, how it affects infected individuals and how we can help mitigate the severity of outbreaks by strict adherence to knowledge-based practices.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Let's Get Started!
  • 2
    CHAPTER 1: Historical Overview
  • 3
    CHAPTER 2: Clinical Overview
  • 4
    CHAPTER 3: Outbreaks and Management
  • 5
    CHAPTER FOUR: Handling and Disposition of Infected Remains
  • 6
    FINAL ASSESSMENT
  • Before we begin...
  • Introduction Origins of the Virus Perspective by Comparison First Appearance First Appearance Cont'd. Test Your Learning
  • Introduction Incubation Symptoms Transmission Transmission Cont'd. Transmission Cont'd. Test Your Learning
  • Introduction Patient Care Pathology Recent Outbreaks Public Health Emergency Public Health Emergency Cont'd. Test Your Learning
  • Introduction Infectivity Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE Cont'd. WHO Guidelines for Handling and Preparation of Human Remains Synopsis of the Canadian Guidelines for the Handling and Preparation of Ebola-Infected Human Remains Synopsis of the Canadian Guidelines Cont’d Synopsis of the Canadian Guidelines Cont’d. Summary Summary Cont'd. Summary Cont'd. In Closing... Test Your Learning
  • Instructions Final Assessment

Course Features

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Learn at your own pace, proceeding from one topic to the next at a speed that works for you. Your course progress will be saved for when you return

  • Online Convenience

    A fully online experience. With no required textbook and an online resource library, you can complete this course while on the go.

  • Professional Development

    Supplement your career with continuous learning, whether you're new to the funeral profession or a seasoned professional.

Pricing options

All prices include HST

Meet Your Instructor

  • Geoff Carnell

    Instructor & Founder

    Geoff Carnell

    Geoff Carnell entered the funeral profession quite suddenly. After his father died unexpectedly in 1987, Geoff went to their family-owned funeral home to plan his father’s funeral as the new owner. He was 34 and the 6th generation in the family business. As a Professional Engineer, he was able to bring a different perspective to the funeral home profession. Since becoming the full-time president of Carnell’s Funeral Home Ltd. in 1988, he has installed a crematorium, created showrooms for caskets and cremation options, reconfigured and enlarged the on-site chapel, developed a passion for writing about the profession, and published two books: “When the Sun Sets, A guide to Funeral Planning” for a Canadian audience and “The Complete Guide to Funeral Planning, How to Arrange the Appropriate Funeral,” for the American public.

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