Officers and agents, appointed or confirmed in their position, who perform or have performed one of the functions referred to in articles R. 2223-45, R. 2223-46 and R. 2223-47 for twenty-four months from 10 May 1995, the date of publication of Decree no. 95-653 of 9 May 1995 on the national regulations governing funeral directors, are deemed to have completed the professional training required for the position they hold.