Study of Body Organ Systems
The study of the structures of the human body continues with a detailed investigation of the circulatory system. This study includes the examination of the heart, blood, arteries, veins, and […]
Microbiology
In examining the importance of microbiology to funeral service practice, the student is introduced to basic vocabulary and concepts involving microorganisms, their structures, and activities necessary for their life. The […]
Embalming Practicum
The quarter continues with a discussion of the proper manner in which arteries and veins are raised, incised, and ligated to permit the introduction of arterial fluids or the drainage […]
Cremation and Burial Alternatives
The Cremation and Burial Alternatives Curriculum focuses on the important considerations when working with those that choose cremation as a form of disposition. This includes proper identification, legal authorization, use […]
Marketing Funeral Service
Funeral directors and funeral home business owners are continually faced with how to make marketing decisions in deciding what customer to focus on and how best to meet their needs. […]
Entrepreneurship
This course takes a hands-on, problem-based learning approach that works through real problems faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is designed to put the student in the roles […]
Funeral Service Communications
This course will provide students a survey of the basic principles of effective communication skills as they relate to funeral service. Topics will include the communication process, language, nonverbal communication, […]
Cremation and Disposition Options
This course will provide students an overview of cremation topics including proper procedures, legal considerations, services, merchandise, trends, and the history of cremation. This course will also explore non-traditional disposition […]
Restorative Art Lab I
This course will present students with the foundational principles and application of restorative art in funeral service, including the study of modeling media and techniques. Students will apply techniques in […]
Embalming Lab I
This course will expose students to the practical application of embalming. The student will experience and discuss embalming procedures and applications through physical, virtual, and/or technological conveyed mediums. Prerequisite: COR […]