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FSE 274 Funeral Service Pathology

3 credits
The study of disease processes and their impact on the human body, with emphasis on those conditions which relate to or affect the handling of human remains.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 175 FSE 103  and FSE 251  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of diseases and related terminology which will enable competent communication with members of the medical community, allied 11 professionals and surviving family members
  • Describe the value of the postmortem examination, anatomical gifts, tissue transplantation, and medical research
  • Identify the pathological conditions and etiological factors which require special  procedures in the removal, handling, preparation, and disposition of human remains
  • Correlate the relationship between disease processes and the preparation of human remains for disposition

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains
  • Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30