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May 03, 2024
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2012-13 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FNRL 220 - Embalming Principles
3 hrs (Sem I)
This course is a study of the physical and chemical changes that take place in the human body after death and the effect that these changes have on the embalming process. A study is made of the chemical composition of the chemicals, solutions and materials used in the embalming process. Discussion will include the necessary components of embalming materials such as arterial fluids, supplemental fluids, water conditioners, special fluids and accessory embalming agents. An in-depth study of anatomical structure of the cardiovascular system as it is used in embalming process is included. The course includes the location of and method of access for the vessels commonly used for the injection of embalming solutions and drainage of waste fluids from the body and the identification of vessels that are significant as routes for the embalming solution. 3 lecture hours.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Funeral Service Education program; and a grade of C or better in CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L ; BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L or BIOL 108 and BIOL 109 , or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . (High School Chemistry may be substituted for CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L .) Corequisite(s): FNRL 220L .
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