Funeral Services (FNS) at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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FNS 110 - Introduction to Funeral Service
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.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
FNS 111 - Theory of Embalming I
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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Co-requisite: FNS 113.
3 credits
FNS 112 - Theory of Embalming II
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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: FNS 111, FNS 113. Co-requisite: FNS 114.
3 credits
FNS 113 - Theory of Embalming Laboratory I
Teaches the basic procedures of embalming. Presents instruments, equipment, and the types of preservatives and disinfectant chemicals used in embalming.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Co-requisite: FNS 111.
1 credits
FNS 114 - Theory of Embalming Laboratory II
Teaches through practice and demonstration of various embalming techniques. May include clinical experiences in area funeral homes.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: FNS 111, FNS 113. Co-requisite: FNS 112.
1 credits
FNS 121 - Anatomy for Funeral Service I
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.
3 credits
FNS 125 - Microbiology for Funeral Service
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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
FNS 126 - Pathology for Funeral Service
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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
FNS 198 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
FNS 211 - Restorative Art I
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.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
3 credits
FNS 212 - Restorative Art II
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. Focused 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.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
FNS 231 - Principles of Funeral Management I
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.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
4 credits
FNS 232 - Principles of Funeral Management II
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.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: FNS 231.
4 credits
FNS 236 - Funeral Service Law
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.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
FNS 270 - Funeral Service Review
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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
3 credits
FNS 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
FNS 298 - Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits