FSED 2020 - Embalming I

BIOL 1010 - Introductory Biology I  

Corequisites: FSED 1080 - Chemistry for Funeral Services  

FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I  

Course Description:
This course will provide a discussion of the theoretical aspects of embalming, as well as examining the purpose and need for embalming, types of death, signs of death, tests for death, postmortem changes, ethics of embalming, chemical and physical changes, formulating chemical solutions, and selection and raising of vessels.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. the purpose of embalming.
2. the handling, treatment, and disposition of a deceased human body regarding the client family and community within the areas of sociological, psychological, theological, physical, and legal requirements.
3. the importance of sanitation and disinfection of the dead human body.