| FNS 110
Introduction to Funeral Service |
2 credits
|
Presents a comprehensive study of the
history of funeral service, commencing
with the practices of the Egyptians, early
Christians, Romans, and Hebrews. Traces
funeral practice from its early pagan
origins to the modern practices of today.
May include the study of the sociology of funeral service. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture
2 hours per week. |
| FNS 111 Theory of Embalming I |
3 credits |
| Introduces the purpose and historical
background of embalming. Teaches the
ethics and sanitary consideration in the
handling of human remains, signs and tests
of deaths, and postmortem changes in the
body. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Co-requisite: FNS 113. Lecture 3 hours per
week. |
FNS 112 Theory of Embalming II
|
3 credits |
| Presents pre-embalming diagnosis,
positioning the body and posing the
features, linear and anatomical guides for
selected blood vessels, and factors that
influence fluid distribution and blood
drainage. Prerequisites: FNS 111 and FNS
113. Co-requisite: FNS 114. Lecture 3
hours per week. |
| FNS 113 Theory of Embalming Laboratory I |
1 credit |
| Teaches the basic procedures of embalming.
Presents instruments, equipment, and
the types of preservatives and disinfectant
chemicals used in embalming. Prerequisite:
Instructor Permission. Co-requisite: FNS
111. Laboratory 3 hours per week. |
| FNS 114 Theory of Embalming Laboratory II |
1 credit |
Teaches through practice and demonstration
of various embalming techniques. May
include clinical experiences in area funeral
homes. Prerequisites: FNS 111 and FNS
113. Co-requisite: FNS 112. Laboratory 3
hours per week. |
| FNS 121 Anatomy for Funeral Service I |
3 credits |
| Introduces anatomy and physiology and
basic terminology. Presents information
about wills, tissues, and organs. Discusses
the reproductive, urinary, and endocrine
body system. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| FNS 125 Microbiology for Funeral Service |
3 credits |
Focuses on microscopic forms of life from
a morphological, cultural, and staining
viewpoint. Studies in detail causative
agents of disease and their importance to a
scientific approach to sanitation. Stresses the
need for scientific knowledge concerning
disease and its cause. Prerequisite: Admission
to program. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| FNS 126 Pathology for Funeral Service |
3 credits |
Introduces the general processes of disease,
stressing their importance to the scientific
embalmer and funeral director as health
guardians. Studies diseases of specific organs
and organ systems with emphasis on the
significant structural changes involved and
the embalming problems they present.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture
3 hours per week. |
| FNS 211 Restorative Art I |
3 credits |
| Presents surface contour; the influence of
the bone structure on facial form; and the
effect of the facial muscles on the wrinkles,
grooves, and folds of the face. Teaches the
treatments and techniques for restorations.
Introduces wax and non-wax treatments
such as swellings, feature corrections,
and hair restoration. Studies lip- waxing
techniques and the modeling of various
forms of the mouth and eyes. Teaches the
rudiments of cosmetic knowledge and
techniques through lectures, demonstrations,
and student participation. Prerequisite:
Instructor Permission. Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| FNS 212 Restorative Art II |
3 credits |
| Studies color principles and their
application to funeral work and the funeral
establishment. Teaches the basic principles
employed in recreating the personalized
form and dimensions of each facial feature
when restoration is necessary. Focuses
on problem cases which require illusory
corrections, matching wax color skin,
and the masking of small and extensive
discolorations. Teaches feature construction
with restorative wax through demonstrations
and laboratory practice. Prerequisite: FNS
211. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week. |
| FNS 231 Principles of Funeral Management I |
4 credits |
Introduces the basic social, religious, ethical,
and psychological factors that influence
funeral service. Teaches telephone techniques
and etiquette and acceptable funeral
terminology. Studies the various types of
religious, fraternal, and military funeral
services. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Lecture 4 hours per week. |
| FNS 232 Principles of Funeral Management II |
4 credits |
Teaches merchandising, the principles
of buying and selling and the techniques
of making funeral arrangements. Studies
the construction and proper selection of
casket, room arrangement, and Social
Security and veterans’ benefits. Focuses on
modern funeral establishment management
techniques and procedures. Prerequisite:
FNS 231. Lecture 4 hours per week. |
| FNS 236 Funeral Service Law |
2 credits |
| Focuses on the duties, rights, responsibilities,
and liabilities of the funeral director
and embalmer. Teaches building and
zoning ordinances relating to the funeral
establishment, tort liability, cemetery law,
wills, and the administration of estates.
May include the study of state laws as they pertain to funeral services. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture
2 hours per week. |
| FNS 270 Funeral Service Review |
3 credits |
Prepares the student for national and state
licensing examination in funeral service.
Reviews all materials that will be covered
by funeral service licensing examinations.
Teaches modern test-taking techniques.
Requires the writing of a detailed outline of
one funeral service subject which determines
the final grade. This is a capstone course
designed to prepare students for the National
Board Examination (NBE). Completion
of the NBE is a requirement for successful
completion of this course. FEE: $350
for NBE Exam. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission.
Lecture 3 hours per week. |
