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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A basic course in embalming including the physical and chemical changes which occur in the body, both prior to and after death. Also covered in this course are the signs and tests for death along with embalming terminology, an in-depth look at the preparation room, including instruments, their proper names and uses, and calculations of solution strengths. A study is also devoted to anatomical and linear guides as they are related from an embalming standpoint. A practicum is included for the student to assist with the embalming and preparation of ten (10) human bodies at a clinical site approve by the College. ( 3,2,4)
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2.00 Credits
This course teaches a student the basic fundamentals of restorative art. It includes such areas as bones of the head and their respective landmarks, facial markings, muscles, and tissue thickness. Facial proportions, profile shapes, and head shapes are also discussed. This course emphasizes the use of proper terminology as well as terms of position and direction. This course also involves a study of the methods of attachment and support for the ear and nose, as well as problem cases with the mouth and eyes. ( 2,1,2)
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2.00 Credits
This course covers restorative art waxes, color theory, and the importance of color in the funeral service profession. The study of cosmetics and their application for viewing in the funeral setting is also discussed. This course also includes a special laboratory in anatomical wax modeling, and also emphasizes the use of proper terminology. ( 2,1,2)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the total funeral service environment including the duties, responsibilities, skills, and ethical obligations and procedures used in military, fraternal, and religious funerals in the United States. ( 3,0,3)
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1.00 Credits
This practicum course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to see the day-to-day activities of an assigned funeral home. Each student will be required to turn in 10 funeral activity reports. (0, 1, 1)
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4.00 Credits
This course involves an in-depth study on the principles and techniques of embalming. Includes a study of the embalming chemicals used to treat deceased bodies, methods of injection and drainage, and the proper embalming procedures for handling special cases. A practicum is included for the student to assist with the embalming and preparation of fifteen (15) human bodies at a clinical site approved by the College. ( 3,2,4)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the construction and features of caskets, outer burial containers, and other funeral related products as well as purchasing, pricing, display, and sale of funeral merchandise as well as funeral services. (2,0,2)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of basic principles of management technique and theory with specific areas of funeral service and management guidelines for those areas. (2,0,2)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the normal symptoms of grief in adults and children and the funeral director's role in grief counseling in conjunction with the psychological and sociological aspect of human emotions, religious customs, and cultures as they pertain to the funeral, death, and final disposition. ( 3,0,3)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the legal aspects involved in funeral service. It includes an introduction to wills and estates, torts, licensure of persons and establishments, and death and disposition rights. ( 2,0,2)
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