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May 04, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FSE 104 Funeral Attendant Practical Application3 credits
This course will focus on the application of the basic duties of a funeral attendant or removal technician. This includes simulation of notification of death, safe transfer and identification of remains, assisting in funerals, various administrative duties, work visitations, instructing pallbearers, completion of proper authorization for disposition, and navigating the Washington State Death Registration System (EDRS).
This course includes 20 hours of theory and 20 hours of guided practice/simulation in the funeral service instruction area.
Prerequisites: ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 ) and MATH 87 (and placement into MATH 98 )
Corequisites: FSE 100 and FSE 102
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Communicate professionally with the public and families using terminology associated with funeral service
- Apply the process of transfer of human remains using accepted procedures, equipment, and documentation
- Participate in tasks to assist funeral directors in conducting a ceremony
- Describe and apply initial notification of death procedures
- Identify and demonstrate standards of ethical behavior
- Demonstrate knowledge of diverse perspectives and cultural differences
- Recognize the importance of workplace safety
- Complete death registrations and other forms for disposition
- Demonstrate the creation of a death notice and obituary
Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20
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