WAC 308-48-145. Approval of embalming schools and accrediting associations

(1) The board adopts the standards of the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc., in approving courses of instruction in embalming schools, pursuant to RCW 18.39.035 (2). The board approves all schools accredited by, and in good standing with, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. (2) The board approves associations accrediting schools, colleges or universities providing a two-year college course pursuant to RCW 18.39.045 . The board approves of accrediting groups recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The board adopts the standards of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The board may approve other accrediting associations which meet the board's standards. It is the responsibility of an association to apply for approval and of an applicant to ascertain whether or not a school, college or university has been accredited by an association approved by the board.