Funeral Service - Embalming Level 1 Certificate
This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at funeral science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms microbial diversity the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents and their roles in human diseases and pathophysiology.
Topics address recently identified current events skills knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (Fall Spring)
MRTS 1301 MRTS 1330 MRTS 1342
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
A survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. The chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation disinfection public health and embalming practice will be stressed. The government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service is reviewed. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Preparation for funeral service career facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use procedures and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home.
Program Director permission or acceptance to the Funeral Service program
Additional course fee(s) required.
Survey of Anatomy & Physiology is a single-semester survey course covering the structure and function of the human body. Major topics include cell structure and function tissues and organ systems including the neuroendocrine integumentary musculoskeletal digestive circulatory respiratory urinary and reproductive systems. This course cannot replace BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402 but can be used as preparation for BIOL 2401 or for preparation for certain certificate programs or as a non-major science elective to some universities.
Examination of the major systems of the human body with emphasis on the circulatory system. (Fall Spring)
BIOL 2404
Additional course fee(s) required.
Introduction to the fundamentals in the preservation disinfection and restoration of human remains. Presentation of treatment planning and application in preparation for professional practice. (Fall)
Program Director permission and BIOL 2404
Additional course fee(s) required.
A survey of general principles of mortuary and business law. Emphasis is on ethical practice. Compliance with pre-need and at-need regulatory agencies included. (Fall Spring)
MRTS 1330 ENGL 2311
Additional course fee(s) required.
A continuation of Technical Procedures I. Introduction of additional topics on treatment planning and application.
Program Director permission
Additional course fee(s) required.
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
This is an intensive review of the curriculum in the funeral service science sections in preparation for the National Board Exam.
MRTS 1301 MRTS 1330 MRTS 1342
Additional course fee(s) required.
Total Program Hours
31
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Students should consult the program director prior to starting courses. The funeral service education program has specific admission requirements in addition to NTCC admission. Courses listed below are the required courses that need to be completed to successfully complete the Certificate in Funeral Service - Embalming. For transferability to other institutions, courses and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the Certificate This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program will not have the academic credential for licensure in states where graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
