Online Courses
Introduction to Chemistry
This course introduces core principles of chemistry and microbiology with direct application to funeral service. Topics include atomic theory, organic compounds, disinfection, and sterilisation. Students will also study pathogens, disease transmission, and infection control strategies essential to protecting public health in funeral care settings.
Introduction to Microbiology
This course introduces core principles of chemistry and microbiology with direct application to funeral service. Topics include atomic theory, organic compounds, disinfection, and sterilisation. Students will also study pathogens, disease transmission, and infection control strategies essential to protecting public health in funeral care settings.
Anatomy for Funeral Services
This foundational course introduces anatomical terminology and basic structural concepts essential to funeral service. Students will develop fluency in scientific language and gain familiarity with key anatomical structures to support advanced coursework and professional practice in the funeral industry.
Chemistry for Embalming
This course introduces the foundational principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemical chemistry as they apply to funeral service. Emphasis is placed on the chemistry of disinfection, embalming, and cosmetology, including the formulation and function of embalming chemicals and disinfectants. Students will explore the chemical processes involved in decomposition, disease prevention, and body preservation, with a focus on terminology and reactions essential to safe and effective embalming practices.
Sanitation and Public Health
This course examines the principles of microbiology and immunology as they relate to funeral service. Students study microorganisms involved in disease and decomposition, along with methods of disinfection, disease prevention, and sanitation. Emphasis is placed on infection control, preparation room safety, and the funeral director’s role in public health.
Pathology
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of pathology, beginning with its historical development and essential terminology. Emphasis is placed on major diseases affecting body systems and their implications for embalming and restorative art. Students will learn to identify contagious conditions present at or after death and apply appropriate safety measures during transfer and embalming procedures
Restorative Art and Cosmetics
This course introduces students to the principles, terminology, and techniques of restorative art used in funeral service. Emphasis is placed on anatomical structures of the face and hands, and the practical application of mortuary cosmetics, waxes, and chemical agents to restore natural appearance. Students will learn methods for reconstructing features affected by trauma or disease, explore colour theory in relation to presentation and lighting, and review the composition and use of mortuary cosmetics to achieve lifelike restoration.
Embalming Process and Techniques
This course introduces the scientific and practical foundations of embalming, emphasizing the chemistry of decomposition and the necessity of chemical treatment to inhibit microbial growth and delay organic breakdown. Students will study the physiological changes following death, applicable government regulations, safety standards, embalming analysis, and proper use of instruments and equipment. The course covers procedures for routine and complex cases, including those involving disease, trauma, autopsy, and organ or tissue donation. Foundational knowledge in anatomy, microbiology, pathology, embalming chemistry, and restorative art is integrated to support effective embalming techniques and achieve acceptable physical restoration.