MOR 941 - Practicum

1. Demonstrate knowledge of conducting funeral services.
   1. Observe funeral arrangement conference with a licensed funeral director.
   2. Complete arrangement forms for funeral arrangements observed.
   3. Demonstrate active participation in a minimum of 5 funeral services by completing a Funeral Service Report for each service.
2. Model principles and basic techniques of embalming a dead human body.
   1. Explain the conditions which impact the embalming cases.
   2. Plan the steps to complete the Embalming cases.
   3. Demonstrate active participation in a minimum of 5 embalming cases by completing an Embalming Report for each case.
3. Model principles and basic techniques of cosmetizing and restoring of a dead human body.
   1. Explain the conditions which impact the restoration cases.
   2. Plan the steps to complete the Restoration cases.
   3. Demonstrate active participation in a minimum of 5 restorative/cosmetic cases by completing a Restorative Art Report for each case.
4. Apply the laws and regulations governing funeral services.
   1. Present and explain the General Price List, Casket/Urn Price List, and Outer Burial Container Price List during the mock funeral arrangement conference.
   2. Complete and present a Statement of Goods & Services Selected form at the conclusion of the mock funeral arrangement conference.
   3. Prepare a death certificate.
5. Perform essential tasks involved in basic funeral home operations.
   1. Simulate the funeral arrangement process in the presence of a faculty member.
   2. Complete an arrangement form during the mock funeral arrangement conference.
   3. Organize the tasks to be completed following the arrangement conference.
6. Examine the services options available to families being served by a funeral director.
   1. Explain the various types of services (e.g. burial, cremation, etc.) offered by a funeral home.
   2. Show the various types of merchandise (e.g. caskets, urns, outer burial containers) offered in a selection room.
   3. List the various service location options for families.
7. Perform duties and tasks as assigned by the licensed funeral director.
   1. Create an obituary.
   2. Create memorial products (e.g. register book, memorial folder, etc.)
   3. Simulate a minimum of two Notifications of Death and complete a report for each notification of death.
   4. Prepare a minimum of 2 visitations and complete a Visitation Report for each visitation.
   5. Show active participation in a minimum of 2 Transfers of remains by completing a Transfers of Remains report for each transfer.
8. Create appropriate services for a family in a given scenario.
   1. Interview a faculty member to determine the information needed for a funeral.
   2. List the steps needed to complete the
   3. Develop a plan to complete the appropriate services for the family.
   4. Summarize the steps to be taken to complete the service.