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3.00 Credits
Principles of mortuary law; duties, rights and liabilities for final disposition. Business law; public and personal liability; business organization; licensing and zoning regulations. Probate proceedings, social security, and life insurance benefits, and ethical standards relating to funeral service.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Also chemistry of the human body, chemistry changes following death, toxicology, disinfection, and embalming chemicals. Basic principles of chemistry related to funeral service.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction of basic vocabulary utilized by the professional embalmer. The purposes of embalming, as well as responsibilities, conduct and qualities of the professional embalmer are discussed. An inventory of typical preparation room instruments and supplies is examined. Basic embalming case analysis is investigated. Techniques for embalming non-complicated cases are also investigated.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of MORT 105 Embalming Theory I. This course investigates advanced embalming case analysis. Strategies and techniques for embalming complicated and/ or complex cases are discussed. Techniques for preparing a deceased human body for transportation and/ or long term storage are presented. Embalming theories/ techniques for handling specialized diseases, body conditions and other complications are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
One laboratory session per week for one semester in an appropriate mortuary setting. Practical experience in all phases of funeral service including embalming, funeral directing, and funeral home operation. Students are placed in local funeral homes to work under the direct supervision of qualified licensed embalmer to gain knowledge of procedures used in embalming human remains for funeral services. MOR 206 will work in conjunction with the practical experience.
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3.00 Credits
Divisions and importance of pathology, nature and causes of disease, to include inflammation, repair and recuperation of tissue, tumors, disease of the heart, respiratory and digestive systems are covered as well as microscopic examination of autopsy and surgical specimens, with particular emphasis on those conditions which relate to or affect the embalming or restorative art process.
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3.00 Credits
The study of facial anatomy, color relationships, and restorations. Development of skills in anatomical modeling and cosmetics.
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4.00 Credits
Designed to give the student a working knowledge of equipment items, manufacturing and use of such items. Presents a thorough study of caskets and vaults. Uses field trips and guest lecturers as learning tools. The curriculum is divided into two sections. The first covers construction and features of caskets, outer burial containers, and other funeral related products. The second section of the curriculum examines current practices and procedures, funeral direction, psychological and sociological aspects of funeral service, funeral home operation, professional overview and image, professional regulations and effective personnel management.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the MOR 207 Embalming Practicum I course. Students work in a local approved funeral home under the direct supervision of a licensed embalmer. Develops practical embalming skills, combining work experience in funeral home. The student will work (8-10) per week in the funeral home.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student for the National Board Examination. This examination is a graduation requirement and students must successfully complete the examination in order to become licensed funeral directors/ embalmers in most states. MORT 220 reviews the major learning objectives of other MORT courses as they relate to the National Board Examination. The course also examines various testing methodologies and test taking strategies.
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