MORT 205 - Embalming Theory II

PREREQUISITES: MORT 105 - Embalming Theory I and MORT 106 - Anatomy for Funeral Service
PROGRAM: Mortuary Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2015

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.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Development of complex embalming case analysis.
Document advanced embalming techniques and procedures with written reports.
Understand when embalming procedures require special written permission to perform.
Explain embalming treatments for infections, communicable diseases, traumatic and pathological conditions.
Explain those conditions whereby notification of death to public officials is required.
Describe and solve the problems related to the embalming procedures necessitated by disaster situations.
Describe and solve the problems related to the embalming/ administrative procedures necessitated by long distance transportation of deceased human remains.
Describe and solve the problems related to the embalming procedures encountered for long term storage of deceased human remains.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Advanced Embalming Case Analysis
Advanced Embalming Report Generation
Specialized Embalming Treatments for specific complications
Complications/ solutions to long term storage of human remains
Complications/ solutions to long distance transportation of human remains
Complications/ solution to disaster situations

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MORT 205 - Embalming Theory II