2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Embalming
Career Cluster:	Health Science

CCC	
CIP Number	0312030101	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	31 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	39-4011 Embalmers
	
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 certificate program is part of the Funeral Services AS degree program (1312030100).  

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 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 the Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as embalmers SOC Code 39-4011 Embalmers or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation

The content includes but is not limited to but is not limited to techniques of embalming and restorative art, funeral law, public health and sanitation, human anatomy, chemistry, microbiology and pathology microbiology and pathology.

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

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	Perform the basic techniques of embalming, restorative art, and cosmetology.
13.0	Explain the concepts of death, disinfection, preservation, and restoration of a dead human body.
14.0	Identify fundamental principles of personal and public health protection measures, and define the embalmer’s obligation to this function.
15.0	Identify, define, and employ the necessary technical terminology to facilitate communication and cooperation with members of allied professions and the public. 
16.0	Give of personal manifestation of continued professional growth through education and research.
17.0	Identify those common conditions surrounding death, which may prove of potential concern to the forensic pathologist.
18.0	Take care of the dead in a manner, which recognizes the inherent dignity of human-kind.  
19.0	Identify the privileges of and be able to, through professional practices, fulfill the responsibilities of licensure.
20.0	Identify and comply with the laws pertaining to funeral service practice and public health.  
21.0	Recognize the importance of inter-professional and intra-professional relationship and responsibilities.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Embalming 
CIP Number:		0312030101
Program Length:	31 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		39-4011

This certificate program is part of the Funeral Services AS degree program (1312030100).  
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	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 him 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	Elate 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	Explain the concepts of death, disinfection, preservation and restoration of a dead human body–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain the common types of death.	
13.02	Identify the physical states of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical changes.	
13.03	Identify essential characteristics of autolysis, hydrolysis fermentation, and putrefaction in the area of the chemistry of decomposition.	
13.04	Identify the essential characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in the area of basic biochemistry.	
13.05	Define organic chemistry and describe characteristic features of aliphatic and cyclic compounds, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters, ethers, and amines.	
13.06	Identify and describe the prerequisites for specified restorative and cosmetic treatments.	
14.0	Identify fundamental principles of the personal and public health protection measures, and define the embalmer’s obligation to this function–The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain the embalming-disinfection process as a public health procedure.	
14.02	Describe infections 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.	
14.03	Identify and explain special treatments for cases involving common infections, traumatic and pathological conditions.	
14.04	Recognize the pathological conditions which require special procedures in the removal, handling, preparation and disposition of human remain.	
14.05	Apply infection control techniques according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
14.06	Document the relationship between his understanding of normal structure and functions of the human body and his development of healthful living habits.	
14.07	Describe and demonstrate personal and environmental disinfection and decontamination procedures; explain proper use of major chemical disinfectants.	
15.0	Identify, define and employ necessary technical terminology to facilitate communication and cooperation with members of allied professions and the public–The student will be able to:	
15.01	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.	
15.02	Identify common laboratory procedures and the common units of scientific measurement.	
15.03	Identify the characteristic features of solution, suspensions, and emulsions, and the processes of diffusion including osmosis, dialysis and hydrolysis.	
15.04	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.	
15.05	Differentiate between the beneficial micro-organisms and the actual pathogens and opportunists commonly associated with both the living human host dead human remains.	
15.06	Demonstrate an understanding of host parasite relations and interactions, and the requirements for successful parasitism.	
15.07	Identify host defense mechanisms and demonstrate general knowledge of innate, natural and active immunologic responses.	
16.0	Give evidence of personal manifestation of continued professional growth through education and research–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify the reasons one should cooperate in community programs for controlling disease and promoting medical research.	
16.02	Give evidence of his appreciation of, and interest in, the human body as a subject for independent study and continuing intellectual growth.	
17.0	Identify those common conditions surrounding death which may prove of potential concern to the forensic pathologist–The student will be able to:	
17.01	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.).	
17.02	Identify the technical manifestations of death, which may be of medico-legal significance.	
18.0	Take care of the dead in a manner which recognizes the inherent dignity of human-kind–The student will be able to:	
18.01	 Give evidence of respect for human remains.	
18.02	 Ensure that such respect is communicated to all internal and external contacts.	
19.0	Identify and comply with the laws pertaining to funeral service practice and public health–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Explain 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.	
19.02	Explain the legal procedures for recovering the body.	
19.03	Explain the theory governing the right to recover for mutilation of a body, and the reasons for recovery of damages when mutilation results from negligence.	
19.04	Explain the duty of the funeral director/embalmer regarding the personal effects of a decedent.	
19.05	Explain the duty of the funeral director/embalmer for compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rules.	
19.06	Explain how the remains may be transported by common carrier.	
19.07	Explain the legal consideration where persons die without medical attention.	
19.08	Explain the general order of nearest of kin including all relatives	
19.09	Explain/discuss two reasons for filing an embalming report for each body prepared by the funeral home.	
19.10	Discuss two classes of bodies legally available for dissection.	
19.11	Explain the legal doctrine regarding the photographing of dead body.	
19.12	Describe the legal basis for funeral service licensure stating the legal obligation of funeral and its purpose.	
19.13	Discuss whether a dead body may be the subject of an action of replevin.	
19.14	Explain the authority of a ship over dead bodies.	
19.15	Discuss the restrictions on burials of those dying of a communicable disease.	
19.16	Discuss the conditions under which a dead body must be embalmed.	
19.17	Explain the effect of the decedent’s wishes with respect to exercising the right and duty of disposition.	
19.18	Define cremation and list the circumstances under which it is illegal.	
19.19	Define and give the purpose of a Coroner’s/Medical investigator’s inquest and inquiry.	
19.20	Distinguish between the property and no-property theories of dead human bodies.	
20.0	Manage personnel, facilities, and other resources–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Recognize the need for confidentiality of funeral home records, family records and financial date.	
20.02	Maintain staff communications.	
20.03	Identify equipment necessary for the removal of an adult, child or infant from hospital, residence or other place of death.	
20.04	Identify the procedures for dressing and casketing the remains.	
20.05	Identify the procedures for placing the deceased in a visitation room.	
20.06	Identify equipment needed to accomplish interment, inurement, and entombment.	
21.0	Recognize the importance of inter-professional and intra-professional relationship and responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify common interest areas existing between funeral directors and news media, the legal profession, and hospital administrators.	
21.02	Describe the structure and function of the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc.	

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 Embalming Certificate holder may take the Florida Laws and Rules Exam to practice as a licensed embalmer according to Chapter 497 as approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services.

The intended outcomes are the same as the adopted curricular objectives of the American Board of Funeral Service Education.  The certificate program is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education and is valid for the state of Florida only.

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. 

Upon completion of the Embalming Certificate program, certificate holders are qualified to write the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services for approval to take the state licensing exam.  The program is approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services according to 69K-16.001.

One year of internship is required in the State of Florida for the embalmer license.  Upon completion of the internship, students are eligible to write the Florida state examination for the embalmer 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

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