MFDA On-Demand Transfer Care Specialist Training

MFDA's 7-hour on-demand Transfer Care Specialist (TCS) training program is now available. Attending TCS training is required to register a TCS with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). 

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER DISCOUNT:
MFDA members are eligible for a $600 discount on the Transfer Care Specialist training program. All MFDA member funeral homes are provided a discount code to use at registration checkout. Please contact us at info@mnfuneral.org if you need the discount code.

Training Registration Fee:
(paid with a credit card only)
MFDA Members (discount code required): $295
Non-Members: $895 

About the Training Program: This training is video of our Transfer Care Specialist Trainer Kelley Romanowski that will provide a trainee with:

- Comprehensive techniques for safe removals
- Best practices for communication during removals
- Latest regulatory compliance guidelines
- Risk management strategies
- Documentation protocols


How to Access the Training:
1. Visit our MFDA Training Catalog here
2. Click 👤Sign In on the toolbar (see image below with arrow pointed to correct Sign In button to click)
3. If you've never registered before, click Sign Up and follow the instructions - New User Registration form must be completed with information of the person taking this TCS Training
4. If you're returning to the MFDA Training Catalog, follow instructions to Sign In 
5. After getting signed in, add "Transfer Care Specialist Training" to your cart
6. Proceed to checkout and fill out the information form and credit card payment - MFDA members will use their exclusive discount code to receive $600 the training

The 7-hour training is completely self-paced and available on-demand, allowing your future TCS to learn according to their own schedule. There is no time limit on when they have to complete their training after purchase, but they will receive an email 2 weeks after purchase if they have not completed their training as a reminder.

Upon completion of the training, they will receive an email with their certificate to download to use to register with MDH as a TCS. This email will also include important links to information provided during the training and a checklist for training to cover at the funeral home.

Meet Our On-Demand Video Trainer:

Kelley Romanowski

Kelley obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science in 2001 and is a Minnesota licensed Mortician. She worked in Minnesota’s capital city for a family-owned corporation for just over 11 years. She then transitioned her career to serving funeral directors that were caring for donors. Kelley advocated for funeral directors and offered on-site embalming and restoration assistance along with CEU educational opportunities. She worked at an organ procurement organization for 12 years. In the spring of 2020, Kelley became a Teaching Specialist with the program of Mortuary Science at the University of Minnesota. She instructs Pathology and Microbiology for Funeral Service; Restorative Art lecture and lab, Embalming lab; and Funeral Service Rites and Customs. Kelley became a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner in 2021 and continues to identify educational opportunities to enhance her practice and Mortuary Science students she is privileged to educate. In addition to instructing, she performs trade work, consulting, and offers professional education for funeral directors. 

What is a TCS?

A TCS is an individual registered with the MDH commissioner in accordance with section 149A.47 and is authorized to perform the removal of a dead human body from the place of death under the direct supervision of a licensed mortician. This law went into effect July 1, 2024.  

A Minnesota licensed mortician, who is employed by a licensed funeral home, may supervise up to four (4) TCS at any one time. TCS registration fee is $226 per person for initial and renewal registration with MDH. 

MFDA Transfer Care Specialist CEUs

A transfer care specialist (TCS) must complete three (3) hours of continuing education annually on content described in clauses (1) to (3) below and submit evidence of completion with the individual's registration renewal.

(1) ethical care and transportation procedures for a deceased person;
(2) health and safety concerns to the public and the individual performing the transfer of the deceased person, and the use of universal precautions and other reasonable precautions to minimize the risk for transmitting communicable diseases; and
(3) all relevant state and federal laws and regulations related to the transfer and transportation of deceased persons.

TCS CEU opportunities will be available through MFDA during 2025. Please watch this page for current opportunities.