Dr. Joseph A. Marsaglia, EdD, CFSP, PIMS, Dean Emeritus

Starting in 1995, Dr. Joseph Marsaglia served as the Dean of Faculty and Students Instructor, Clinical Embalming Supervisor at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Prior to his time at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Dr. Joseph Marsaglia served as a Sargeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was also a police officer on the Philadelphia Police Force, and a participant in recovery efforts of US Air Flight 427 in 1994 and an earthquake in Kobe, Japan in 1995. 

 He has an extensive teaching experience and background that includes coursework in business, sociology, psychology, Thanatology, and funeral service law. He also has written multiple articles and presented all over the United States.

This presentation will include issues and protocols associated with the funeral director's role as a mandated reporter. Identifying and reporting child abuse by funeral directions has become law in most jurisdictions. His presentations are always enlightening.

Child Abuse

Abused children are in urgent need of an effective child protective service to prevent them from suffering further injury and impairment. Recognizing suspected child abuse and providing a more complete reporting of suspected child abuse is essential to ensure the child’s well-being and to preserve the integrity of the family.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

  • Identify the categories of child abuse

  • Recognize the signs of child abuse

  • Understand the reporting requirements for suspected child abuse

  • Discuss the role of Mandated Reporter as related to the Department of Human Services and Bureau of Professional and Occupation Affairs; Act 31 of 2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION

To provide comprehensive training to funeral directors and other mandated reporters relating to child abuse recognition and reporting requirements under Act 31.

COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Description of Child Welfare in State of PA

  2. General Protective Services – non-serious injury or neglect

  3. Present the Department of Human Services hierarchy; responsibilities of the Office of Children; Youth and Families; Purpose of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

  4. Define Components of Child Abuse; All categories of child abuse; Exclusions of Child Abuse

  5. Provisions and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse including types of reporters; the Reporting Process; Protection for Reporters; Penalties for Failure to Report; Mandated Reporters Right-to-Know

  6. Recognition of Child Abuse

JUNE 17th, 2024

Sponsored by WPFDA

Darlene Mathis | Administrative Officer | National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Darlene R. Mathis was named the Administrative Officer of the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies effective December 21, 2020. She is responsible with all burial, and administrative operations at the facility. She is responsible for a $2.3 million dollar budget as well as nine (9) contracts.

Prior to this appointment, Mrs. Mathis was the Cemetery Representative. She was responsible for preparing burial cases and attending our committal services for our veterans and their eligible family members.

JUNE 18th, 2024

Sponsor: WPFDA

Tim Sechler esq.  | Owner | Sechler Law Firm

Tim’s estate planning practice is focused on guiding clients through the complicated maze of balancing transfer strategies, wealth preservation, and family values in the planning process. Tim is a Combat Veteran, having served in Afghanistan.

Tim is licensed to practice Law in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. For the last several years, he has been honored to be chosen as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an award given to less than 2.5% of Tim’s peers. He has spoken to thousands of people regarding estate planning.

*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.

OBJECTIVES

Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care | Medicaid Spend Down | Wills v. Trusts | Revocable Trusts v. Irrevocable Trusts | Protecting your loyal clients homes and savings

JUNE 18th, 2024

Sponsor:  WPFDA