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Apr 25, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FSE 271 Embalming III with Lab3 credits
This class is a continuation of FSE 251 and FSE 261 . The subject includes the study of the phenomenon of death in the human body, government regulations applicable to the embalming process, embalming analysis and reports, and instrumentation. The subject examines procedures and treatments for handling and embalming difficulties encountered due to disease and pathological changes, autopsied and procurement cases, organ and tissue donation cases, and various conditions encountered in the dead human body. This course will have a hands-on laboratory component.
Prerequisites: FSE 261
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of disinfection, temporary preservation and restoration of the dead human body
- Related how the handling, treatment and disposition of the dead human body meets sociological, psychological, ethical and regulatory requirements
- Differentiate between the various professional agencies and their responsibilities with respect to the dead human body
- Demonstrate and describe the use of embalming instruments, equipment and supplies
- Describe the general principles and use of embalming chemicals and summarize their components
- Demonstrate and explain safe work practices concerning exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals
- Analyze anatomical considerations for injection point selection and describe hwo the vascular system is used to distribute the embalming chemicals to the tissues of the body
- Identify body conditions that will affect the choice of various embalming techniques and the implementation of the proper procedures
- Complete all documentation associated with the care and preparation of the dead human body
- Integrate information from the studies of Microbiology, Pathology, Anatomy, Chemistry and Restorative Art
Total Hours: 60 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60
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