2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Funeral Services
Career Cluster:	Health Science

AS	
CIP Number	1312030100	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	72 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11-9061 Funeral Service Managers	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as embalmers, funeral attendants, or funeral directors and morticians (SOC Code 119061 Funeral Directors and Morticians) or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations

The content includes but is not limited to techniques of embalming and restorative art, mortuary administration, funeral law, public health and sanitation, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, mortuary social science, stress management, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, and health and safety, including CPR.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 72 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Satisfactorily perform the basic techniques of embalming, restorative art, and cosmetology.
13.0	Give evidence of an understanding of the sociological, psychological, spiritual, physical, and legal needs of the family and community, and how to meet those needs in the treatment, handling, and disposition of the dead human body.
14.0	Explain the concepts of death, disinfection, preservation, and restoration of a dead human body.
15.0	Identify fundamental principles of personal and public health protection measures, and define the embalmer's obligation to this function.
16.0	Identify, define, and employ the necessary technical terminology to facilitate communication and cooperation with members of allied professions and the public.
17.0	Give evidence of personal manifestations of continued professional growth through education and research.
18.0	Identify those common conditions surrounding death which may prove of potential concern to the forensic pathologist.
19.0	Take care of the dead in a manner which recognizes the inherent dignity of human-kind.
20.0	Identify the privileges of and be able to, through professional practices, fulfill the responsibilities of licensure.
21.0	Interpret and communicate the purposes, procedures, and values of funeral service.
22.0	Counsel people regarding funeralization.
23.0	Plan, implement, and direct a funeral according to the sociological, psychological, and theological needs of the person being served.
24.0	Identify and comply with the laws pertaining to funeral service practice and public health.
25.0	Manage personnel, facilities, and other resources.
26.0	Apply business principles and practices to funeral service.
27.0	Recognize the importance of inter-professional and intra-professional relationship and responsibilities.
28.0	Recognize the procedures for becoming an active member of the community and participating in community affairs.
29.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Funeral Services
CIP Number:	            1312030100
Program Length:	72 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		11-9061

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the   individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice. 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self-image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions). 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders.	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	
12.0	Satisfactorily perform the basic techniques of embalming and restorative art and cosmetology–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Demonstrate a knowledge of the body systems, with special emphasis on the circulatory system, to the degree needed to give a working basis for studies in such related subjects as Embalming, Pathology, Public Health, and Restorative Art.	
12.02	Specify representative chemicals in embalming fluids (arterial, cavity and accessory) and give their respective functions.	
12.03	Describe the basic theories and laws of chemistry and relate their importance to both the living and deceased.	
12.04	Identify and demonstrate the use of standard embalming instruments, machines and accessories.	
12.05	Describe prior to, and during the procedure of embalming, the problems presented by disease processes and etiological factors.	
12.06	Identify potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation room, and the precautions to be taken with each.	
12.07	Relate specified types of restoration to the correct embalming procedures.	
12.08	Select, from a specified cosmetic medium, the correct colorants (compounds) to achieve a natural appearance under various conditions.	
12.09	Exhibit a skill in modeling which reflects his ability to restore a problem case.	
12.10	Interpret a photograph by evaluating the highlights and shadows, equal and unequal facial proportions, the specific form of the head, and the chief characteristics of each feature.	
12.11	Identify and describe the norms of the head and face (direct and profile views), and each of the four facial features - identify four variations of these norms.	
12.12	Classify and explain the principles of pigmentary (color) mixtures, and relate their application to cosmetic compounds and the influence of adjacent colors on one another in the funeral setting.	
12.13	Name and locate three external body structures of the skull and explain how each influences surface form.	
12.14	Identify and describe the use of various cosmetic and restorative materials and equipment.	
13.0	Give evidence of an understanding of the sociological, psychological, spiritual, physical, and legal needs of the family and community, and how to meet those needs in the treatment, handling, and disposition of the dead human body–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Describe the varieties of funeralization seen in major religious and ethnic sub-cultures and in fraternal and military groups in America.	
13.02	Relate contemporary sociological, theological, and philosophical thought to the matter of death, dying, bereavement and mourning in America.	
13.03	Discuss and illustrate the interplay in society of custom and contemporary funeralization practices.	
13.04	Distinguish among taboos, mores, folkways, customs, habits, laws, rites, rituals and ceremonies as sociological terms applied to American funerals.	
13.05	State significant changes in funeralization and embalming methods during the last half century.	
13.06	Describe the nature and meaning of death in different civilizations and cultures.	
14.0	Explain the concepts of death, disinfection, preservation and restoration of a dead human body–The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain the common types of death.	
14.02	Identify the physical states of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical changes.	
14.03	Identify essential characteristics of autolysis, hydrolysis fermentation, and putrefaction in the area of the chemistry of decomposition.	
14.04	Identify the essential characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in the area of basic biochemistry.	
14.05	Define organic chemistry and describe the characteristic features of aliphatic and cyclic compounds, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters, ethers, and amines.	
14.06	Identify and describe the prerequisites for specified restorative and cosmetic treatments.	
15.0	Identify fundamental principles of personal and public health protection measures, and define the embalmer's obligation to this function–The student will be able to:	
15.01	Explain the embalming-disinfection process as a public health procedure.	
15.02	Describe infectious processes and explain the methods of transmission and control of common infectious diseases, with special emphasis upon their applications to the environment of the embalmer, the funeral director, and the public.	
15.03	Identify and explain special treatments for cases involving common infections, traumatic and pathological conditions.	
15.04	Recognize the pathological conditions which require special procedures in the removal, handling, preparation and disposition of human remains.	
15.05	Apply infection control techniques according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
15.06	Document the relationship between his understanding of normal structure and functions of the human body and his development of healthful living habits.	
15.07	Describe and demonstrate personal and environmental disinfection and decontamination procedures; explain proper use of major chemical disinfectants.	
16.0	Identify, define, and employ the necessary technical terminology to facilitate communication and cooperation with members of allied professions and the public–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate his acquisition and understanding of anatomical terminology at a level that will enable him to communicate effectively with members of allied professions and the lay public.	
16.02	Identify common laboratory procedures and the common units of scientific measurement.	
16.03	Identify the characteristic features of solutions, suspensions, and emulsions, and the processes of diffusion including osmosis, dialysis and hydrolysis.	
16.04	Identify a list of elements and their valences, radicals, ions, compounds and reactions related to problems faced by the embalmer and funeral director, and give their symbols, formulas, and equations.	
16.05	Differentiate between the beneficial micro-organisms and the actual pathogens and opportunists commonly associated with both the living human host and dead human remains.	
16.06	Demonstrate an understanding of host parasite relations and interactions, and the requirements for successful parasitism.	
16.07	Identify host defense mechanisms and demonstrate general knowledge of innate, natural and active immunologic responses.	
16.08	Identify basic bacterial and fungal morphology and physiology.	
16.09	Advise the layman of the medical benefits of post-mortem examination.	
17.0	Give evidence of personal manifestations of continued professional growth through education and research–The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify the reasons one should cooperate in community programs for controlling disease and promoting medical research.	
17.02	Give evidence of his appreciation of, and interest in, the human body as a subject for independent study and continuing intellectual growth.	
18.0	Identify those common conditions surrounding death which may prove of potential concern to the forensic pathologist–The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and explain those special conditions attending a death whereby notification of the death is required to be given to the proper official (such as Coroner, Public Health Officer, Veterans Administration, etc.).	
18.02	Identify the technical manifestations of death which may be of medico-legal significance.	
19.0	Take care of the dead in a manner which recognizes the inherent dignity of human-kind–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Give evidence of respect for human remains.	
19.02	Demonstrate acceptance of racial and cultural diversity.	
20.0	Identify the privileges of and be able to, through professional practices, fulfill the responsibilities of licensure–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Identify the privileges and their limitations accorded the licensee with regard to caring for the dead, and serving the living.	
20.02	Identify the responsibilities of the funeral director to those who have called him with regard to:	
20.02.01	Providing services and merchandise as selected.	
20.02.02	Explaining the financial aspects of the funeral, and pricing method used.	
20.02.03	Explaining death benefits and/or burial allowances.	
20.02.04	Notifying the clergy of the death, if appropriate.	
20.02.05	Coordinating with the clergy on religious aspects of the funeral.	
20.02.06	Explaining merchandise and related representations regarding final description.	
20.02.07	Preparing a financial memorandum pertaining to services, selected merchandise, supplemental items and cash advances.	
20.02.08	Explaining applicable laws, rules and regulations.	
20.02.09	Referring families for professional counseling as appropriate.	
20.03	Identify the responsibilities of the funeral director to his profession with regard to:	
20.03.01	Costs and procedures instituted where the services of two funeral directors are required.	
20.03.02	Public education regarding funeralization.	
20.04	Identify the responsibilities of the funeral director to the clergy in the matter of the policies, rules and regulations of churches.	
20.05	Perform the following tasks applicable to the state in which he/she intends to gain a license:	
20.05.01	State the limitations placed upon the practice of the funeral director/embalmer.	
20.05.02	Summarize the law, rules and regulations pertaining to:	
20.05.02.01	The transportation of the dead.	
20.05.02.02	Requirements and specifications of the funeral home, including the preparation room.	
20.05.02.03	Define terms specified in the license laws, rules and regulations.	
20.05.02.04	Identify the qualifications required of applicants for funeral director/mortician license.	
20.05.02.05	Identify the grounds for issuance, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew or issue licenses.	
20.05.02.06	Identify requirements for the conducting of funerals.	
20.05.02.07	Identify the procedures for filing a complaint concerning a violation of the licensing law.	
20.05.02.08	Identify provisions regarding reciprocity/courtesy cards.	
21.0	Interpret and communicate the purposes, procedures, and values of funeral services–The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify the purposes which the funeral serves for the family, friends, church, occupational associates, and community of the deceased.	
21.02	Identify the values of the funeral.	
21.03	Define common terms used in funeral services.	
21.04	Identify the psychological purposes and values of the funeral.	
21.05	Identify the sociological purposes and values of the funeral.	
21.06	Organize and be prepared to deliver a speech on the purposes and values of the funeral.	
21.07	Identify the philosophical purposes and values of funeral service.	
22.0	Counsel people regarding funeralization–The student will be able to:	
22.01	Identify the major financial considerations that confront a bereaved family.	
22.02	Identify the times or situations during which a funeral director will make use of counseling.	
22.03	State the areas of counseling normally covered during funeralizations.	
22.04	Describe the process of funeralization.	
22.05	Describe contemporary opinions regarding psychology of death, grief, and bereavement.	
22.06	Describe how the manner and cause of death affects the psychological needs of the bereaved.	
22.07	List the information of importance to obtain during each type of counseling situation.	
22.08	Identify and appraise the basic personal and personality problems that may appear during counseling situations.	
22.09	Classify and analyze the various forms of funeral rites.	
22.10	Describe contemporary opinions regarding sociology of death, grief, and bereavement.	
22.11	Describe three or more types of counseling techniques applicable to funeral services and give reasons for the use of each in individual circumstances.	
22.12	Describe recent developments pertaining to the theologies of death, grief and bereavement.	
22.13	Describe the effects of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act on funeralization.	
22.14	Identify and describe stages of dying.	
23.0	Plan, implement, and direct a funeral according to the sociological, psychological and theological needs of the person being served–The student will be able to:	
23.01	Develop a warm, friendly and tactful attitude towards the family at the first meeting.	
23.02	Identify the items of information which are necessary to complete the following forms:	
23.02.01	Obituary	
23.02.02	Death certificate	
23.02.03	Social Security forms (SSA, 719, SSA 721)	
23.02.04	Veteran's forms (Marker, Flag, Burial Allowance)	
23.02.05	Burial/Transportation permits	
23.02.06	Release/Authorization forms	
23.03	Identify the person(s) who are qualified to give permission for release of the deceased from a hospital, or to sign the hospital death record, if required.	
23.04	Identify the information to be secured from, and given to, the family upon initial family contact.	
23.05	Describe the multiple steps required between initial notification of death and removal of the deceased.	
23.06	Identify person(s) who qualify to authorize autopsy and embalming, and to approve the purpose and disclosure statement.	
23.07	Identify the items and considerations usually included in the arrangement conference.	
23.08	Identify the purpose of the death certificate.	
23.09	Identify the appropriate times usually considered necessary to meet the funeral needs of those being served.	
23.10	Identify the consideration normally involved in setting the order for the processional and recessional of a funeral service including casket, casket bearer, children, clergy, friends, fraternal orders, funeral directors, honorary bearers, next of kin, relatives and service organization.	
23.11	Describe the multiple steps required between initial notification of death and removal of the deceased when the bereaved are not present at the time of death, regardless of the place or manner of death - including, but not limited to, the funeral director's determination of the need for a personal conference and/or counseling of the bereaved prior to the funeral arrangement conference.	
23.12	Identify the items of clothing ordinarily required for the deceased.	
23.13	Describe the proper techniques and equipment employed in the dignified removal of remains under diverse conditions.	
23.14	Identify the reasons which require a discussion involving the family, the officiating clergyman, and the funeral director regarding visitation hours, time of funeral, and other aspects of the service.	
23.15	Identify the purpose of the Burial-Transit Permit.	
23.16	Write obituary and death notices.	
23.17	Identify the purpose and content of pre-selection counseling.	
23.18	Identify the participants functioning in funeral service and explain their duties.	
23.19	Describe considerations involved in the dignified movement of casketed remains.	
23.20	State considerations for determining the order of the funeral procession.	
23.21	Coordinate a variety of committal rites when these are a part of a funeral.	
23.22	Identify the psychological and sociological value of the funeral arrangement conference.	
23.23	Identify methods of dealing with inter-personal conflicts among family members.	
23.24	Discuss dismissal procedures for leaving the grave site.	
23.25	Explain the problems involved in harmonizing the colors of caskets in the funeral setting.	
23.26	Describe the various types of floral arrangements and the considerations involved in their placement.	
23.27	Identify requirement/procedure pertaining to cremation, calcination and burial at sea.	
24.0	Identify and comply with the laws pertaining to funeral service practice and public health–The student will be able to:	
24.01	Identify legally:	
24.01.01	The nature of the right of the funeral director to take custody of a dead body, and the length of time such custody may be exercised.	
24.01.02	The procedures for recovering the body.	
24.01.03	The theory governing the right to recover for mutilation of a body, and the reasons for recovery of damages when mutilation results from negligence.	
24.01.04	The duty of the funeral director regarding the personal effects of a decedent.	
24.01.05	The basis of a funeral director's liability for the negligence of a volunteer driver in a funeral procession.	
24.01.06	The legal duty of a funeral director regarding permits required by law.	
24.01.07	The reasons for legal limitation on a funeral bill charged against an estate where creditor's claims exceed the assets of the estate.	
24.01.08	How a testator may provide in his will for the payment of funeral expenses.	
24.01.09	The duty of the funeral director for compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rules.	
24.01.10	The duty of the funeral director for compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (1975).	
24.01.11	The duty of the funeral director for compliance with the provisions of Federal Wage and Hour Laws.	
24.02	Describe status of a funeral bill as a charge against the estate.	
24.03	Identify:	
24.03.01	The conditions under which a funeral director must have permission before permitting an autopsy in his establishment, and state whether that permission may be qualified, restricted or revoked.	
24.03.02	The liability of an embalmer for shaving a beard, cutting hair or otherwise altering the appearance of a body.	
24.03.03	The legal duty of the funeral director regarding the personal effects of a decedent.	
24.03.04	The extent of control a funeral director has over a funeral, and his legal duties to those attending a funeral or viewing a body at his funeral home.	
24.03.05	The general rule in the determination of the validity of funeral expenses.	
24.03.06	Which items are allowable in a funeral bill and which items are not allowable.	
24.03.07	The legal basis for the modifications of the common law rule imposing liability upon the husband for the wife's funeral expenses.	
24.03.08	Under what legal basis a widow may be required to pay the funeral expense of her deceased indigent husband.	
24.04	Identify:	
24.04.01	The liability of a volunteer who individually contracts to pay a funeral bill.	
24.04.02	The liability of an executor or administrator for funeral expenses.	
24.04.03	Why a funeral director should be familiar with the law of disinterment.	
24.04.04	The circumstances under which exhumation is permitted in criminal cases, and in civil cases.	
24.04.05	The usual procedure for obtaining a disinterment authorization, and the legal principles under which disinterment statutes are upheld.	
24.04.06	Who has the primary right to disinter a body, and the nature of the crime of disinterment without proper authorization.	
24.04.07	The grounds upon which a funeral home can be prohibited from further operation in a residential district.	
24.04.08	Whether a funeral home may be excluded from a sub-division by agreement of the property owners.	
24.04.09	The conditions under which a funeral home or cemetery may be considered a nuisance per se.	
24.04.10	Why the power of eminent domain may be invoked to acquire land for a public cemetery.	
24.04.11	The power under which cemeteries may be regulated by the state, and what specific action must be taken to convert land to cemetery use.	
24.04.12	The authority under which a private cemetery may enforce rules which control burial in it.	
24.04.13	Why the owner of a cemetery lot may not use it for purposes other than burial, and whether or not he has the right to decorate and mark the grave.	
24.04.14	Under what authority cemeteries are required to provide admittance to graves.	
24.04.15	What kind of offense the grave desecration is.	
24.05	Identify:	
24.05.01	The essentials of a valid contract.	
24.05.02	The reasons for maintaining death certificates.	
24.05.03	How the remains may be transported by common carrier.	
24.05.04	The legal consideration where persons die without medical attention.	
24.05.05	The general order of nearest of kin including all relatives.	
24.05.06	The legal implications of the concept of a "Decent Christian Burial."	
24.05.07	Two reasons for filing an embalming report for each body prepared by the funeral home.	
24.05.08	The function of a court of equity.	
24.05.09	Two classes of bodies legally available for dissection.	
24.05.10	The legal doctrine regarding the photographing of a dead body.	
24.05.11	The privileges and limitations of one holding the power of attorney.	
24.05.12	The liability of the funeral director for the custody of the remains.	
24.06	Describe the legal basis for funeral service licensure stating the legal obligation of funeral and its purpose.	
24.07	Identify:	
24.07.01	The doctrine of Stare Decesis.	
24.07.02	Whether a person may dispose of his body by will, whether a dead body may be insured, and whether it may be bought and sold.	
24.07.03	Whether a dead body may be the subject of an action of replevin.	
24.07.04	The authority of a ship over dead bodies.	
24.07.05	The restrictions on burials of those dying of a communicable disease.	
24.07.06	The conditions under which a dead body must be embalmed.	
24.07.07	The effect of the decedent's wishes with respect to exercising the right and duty of disposition.	
24.07.08	The proper position the funeral director should take when survivors of a decedent disputes the exercise of the right of disposition.	
24.08	Define cremation and list the circumstances under which it is illegal.	
24.09	Describe the rights of a party in controlling a funeral, and the rights of a party to attend a funeral.	
24.10	Define "funeral contract", and state the legality of funeral contracts made by a decedent prior to death.	
24.11	Describe the rights of the decedent in pre-arranging his own funeral.	
24.12	Describe the legal limitation imposed in pre-arrangement agreements.	
24.13	Describe the legal status of a dead body.	
24.14	Identify the legal theory governing the right to recover from mutilation of a body, and the reasons for recovery of damages when mutilation results from negligence.	
24.15	Identify the circumstances under which the state or one of its subdivisions is liable for funeral expenses.	
24.16	Define and give the purpose of a Coroner's/Medical investigator's inquest and inquiry.	
24.17	Identify the rules and regulations governing burial in a National Cemetery.	
24.18	Distinguish between the property and no-property theories of dead human bodies.	
24.19	Identify two sources from which the rights and duties of a funeral director are derived.	
24.20	Identify those steps a funeral director should take before building or purchasing a funeral home.	
24.21	Distinguish between cooperation, a partnership, and a proprietorship, and state the advantages and disadvantages of each.	
24.22	Identify two forms of legally binding sales contracts.	
24.23	Identify the conditions under which a note would be considered void.	
24.24	Identify the preferred persons in the granting of letters of administration.	
24.25	Distinguish between a stock and a bond.	
25.0	Manage personnel, facilities, and other resources–The student will be able to:	
25.01	Answer the telephone properly.	
25.02	Receive initial contact information accurately and appropriately.	
25.03	Identify importance of:	
25.03.01	The appearance and cleanliness of the funeral home, preparation room, funeral coach, limousine, and parking lot.	
25.03.02	The need for confidentiality of funeral home records, family records and financial data.	
25.03.03	Maintaining staff communications.	
25.04	Identify the procedure for filing the death certificate at the proper agency and obtaining related permits if required.	
25.05	Identify equipment necessary for the removal of an adult, child or infant from a hospital, residence or other place of death.	
25.06	Identify all equipment appropriate for any funeral service.	
25.07	Identify the procedure for properly receiving those who make a visitation to the funeral home.	
25.08	Identify the procedures for dressing and casketing the remains.	
25.09	Identify the procedures for placing the deceased in a visitation room.	
25.10	Identify equipment needed to accomplish interment, inurement, and entombment.	
25.11	Identify the procedures for the completion of insurance forms.	
25.12	Complete the recording of information in a register book.	
26.0	Apply business principles and practices to funeral service–The student will be able to:	
26.01	Prepare a financial memorandum pertaining to services provided, merchandise selected, cash advances, and supplemental items.	
26.02	Define and properly use the terminology associated with funeral merchandise, merchandise display, and funeral supplies.	
26.03	Identify, define, and describe the various types of outer enclosures.	
26.04	Differentiate between Functional, Unit, B-Unit and Itemization methods of quoting the price(s) of funeral service.	
26.05	Apply basic accounting principles in keeping mortuary records.	
26.06	Identify the major items of income and expenses which should be included in the budget of a funeral home.	
26.07	Define basic accounting terms.	
26.08	Analyze financial data, make financial decisions, and recognize the effects of economies on existing funeral services.	
26.09	Identify the dual role of the funeral director, and list the major responsibilities of each role.	
26.10	Distinguish between the direct and indirect approaches in helping clients to select merchandise, and list the advantages and disadvantages of each method.	
26.11	Identify the insurance needs of a funeral director, and funeral service practice.	
26.12	Identify the application of the Federal Truth in Lending Act to funeral service.	
26.13	Identify the importance of purchase disclosures.	
26.14	Identify the applications of the Federal Wage and Hour Act to funeral service.	
26.15	Distinguish a cognovit from a promissory note.	
27.0	Recognize the importance of inter-professional and intra-professional relationship and responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
27.01	Identify common interest areas existing between funeral directors, florists, cemeterians, monument dealers, news media, the legal profession, the judiciary, hospital administrators, governmental agencies and local police.	
27.02	Identify the aims and purposes of a funeral director-clergy relations committee.	
27.03	Identify common concerns inherent in physician-funeral director relationships.	
27.04	Name the major funeral director associations.	
27.05	Identify the aims and purposes of a funeral director-pathologist autopsy committee.	
27.06	Describe the structure and function of the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc.	
27.07	Describe the structure of "multi-unit" funeral home organizations (public stock corporations).	
27.08	Describe the structure and function of the Commission of Schools of the American Board of Funeral Service Education.	
27.09	Describe the structure and function of the American Board of Funeral Service Education.	
27.10	Describe the membership structure of the National Funeral Directors Association and other professional associations in the industry.	
28.0	Recognize the procedures for becoming an active member of the community and participating in community affairs–The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify the necessary items to be considered in establishing a funeral home-public relations program.	
28.02	Distinguish between institutional and funeral home advertising and state the primary purpose of each.	
29.0	Demonstrate and understanding of entrepreneurship–The student will be able to:	
29.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
29.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
29.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
29.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
29.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
29.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a business efficiently and effectively.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

The program must be accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Educators and once completed a student may apply to the Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services for their internship and to take the Florida Laws and Rules Exam to practice as a licensed embalmer or funeral director, according to Chapter 497 FS.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements.  Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

The intended outcomes are the same as the adopted curricular objectives of the American Board of Funeral Service Education which must be endorsed by accredited programs as curricular standards.

Upon completion of the associate in science in funeral service, graduates are qualified to write the National Funeral Service Board Examination.  The program must be accredited by the American Board of Funeral Services Education, Inc., 14 Crestwood Road, Cumberland, Maine 04021 (207/829-5715) 497.000 F.S. ; 69K-15.002(1) F.A.C.

One year of internship is required in the State of Florida for the embalmer or the funeral director license.  These internships may be served concurrently.  Upon completion of the internship, students are eligible to write the Florida state examination for the embalmer and funeral director license.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Careers Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health science program.  The CORE should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.  Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp .

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 72 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Embalming (0312030101) - 31 credit hours
Florida Funeral Director (0312030102) - 31 credit hours 

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.