FSE 2140 - Embalming II

Health Science Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2025 (645)

Requisites

Admission to Funeral Services (Associate in Science) (FUNSE-AS) and
Prerequisite FSE 2100 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite FSE 2101L with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite FSE 2141L

Course Description

This course is a continuation of Embalming I (FSE 2100). Theories and principles of embalming, embalming chemicals, cavity treatments, and disaster management will be studied with an emphasis on application to specific cases.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of embalming chemicals by:
    1. listing eight components of embalming fluids.
    2. explaining the purpose of:
      1. preservatives
      2. germicides
      3. modifying agents (humectants, buffers, and water conditioners)
      4. anticoagulants
      5. surfactants
      6. dyes
      7. deodorants
      8. vehicles
    3. giving examples of 1.b. 1-8.
    4. explaining index of embalming fluids and solutions.
    5. explaining the difference between cavity and arterial fluids.
    6. explaining supplemental and accessory fluids.
    7. discussing safety in handling of embalming fluids according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
  2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of case analysis by:
    1. defining embalming analysis.
    2. identifying variable factors.
    3. describing case analysis time periods.
    4. discussing why conditions present in the body are more important in case analysis than the actual cause of death.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of fluid distribution and diffusion by:
    1. identifying injection procedures.
    2. discussing mechanical methods of injection.
    3. explaining pressure and rate of flow.
    4. defining terms relative to fluid movement.
    5. listing signs of fluid distribution and diffusion.
  4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of injection and drainage techniques by:
    1. explaining criteria for selection of an artery and vein for injection and drainage.
    2. discussing reasons for using one-point, split, multi, or restricted cervical injection methods.
    3. identifying contents of drainage.
    4. explaining methods of drainage.
    5. identifying suture methods.
  5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of cavity treatments by:
    1. explaining the purpose of cavity treatments.
    2. identifying the abdominal regions by the two systems of nomenclature and their contents.
    3. listing trocar guides.
    4. explaining equipment use for aspiration.
    5. explaining aspiration methods for:
      1. abdominal cavity
      2. pelvic cavity
      3. thoracic cavity
      4. cranial cavity
    6. defining purge and its characteristics.
  6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of postmortem conditions and their embalming treatments by:
    1. explaining the embalming procedures for an autopsy case.
    2. explaining pathological, surface, decomposition, and embalming discolorations and effective treatments.
    3. identifying vascular difficulties and list intravascular and extravascular treatments.
    4. identifying embalming techniques for:
      1. dehydration
      2. body fluid accumulation
      3. purge
      4. deformities and malformations
      5. contagious and infectious cases
      6. radiation deaths
      7. infant
      8. transfer cases
  7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of the embalmer during disaster management by:
    1. discussing the role of the embalmer.
    2. explaining guidelines for preparation of the dead.
    3. discussing facilities and inventory needed.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 10/20/92 Effective Session 19931. 3Yr. C&I Review 1995-96. C&I 11/9/99; DBT 12/14/99 Effective Session 20001. 2003 3-Year Review. 2007 3-Year Review.
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2025 (645)

Related Programs

  1. Funeral Services (FUNSE-AS) (640) (Active)