Funeral Service Education - Delgado Community College

Funeral Service Education from Delgado Community College is a Campus Associate Funeral degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Program Goals and Objectives At the completion of City Park's Funeral Service Education program, it is expected that graduates will: 1.Develop fully their capabilities and assist in setting realistic goals for themselves. 2.Work in an environment in which they may be able to achieve social, moral and vocational enrichment. 3.Understand the need for self-discipline, respect for others and for individual and group cooperation. 4.Perceive that learning and self-improvement is a life-long process. Program Specific 1.Function as competent funeral directors/embalmers as defined by nationally accepted standards. 2.Explain how the treatment, handling and disposition of the dead human body, the sociological, psychological, theological, physical and legal needs of the family and the community are fulfilled. 3.Demonstrate a basic understanding of state and federal laws regulating funeral service practice. 4.Demonstrate proficiency by successful completion of both national and state licensing examinations. 5.Be able to provide varieties of funeralization as seen in major religious and ethnic subcultures, fraternal and military groups in the United States. 6.Be able to counsel families about funerals prior to a death, during the time of the funeral and continue to assist as long as the need is there. 7.Be able to develop professional relationships both within and outside the funeral service community. They must take an active role in the communities in which they reside, not only to provide service, but also be present as a community resource individual. 8.Act in a professional manner and constantly be aware of their role as guardians of public health and those measures of safety which must be followed when dealing with human remains. 9.Recognize the high standards of ethical conduct which must be adhered to in order to promote the dignity of funeral service . 10.Take an active role in promoting and attending continuing education programs offered in the profession. 11.Recognize the importance of research in funeral service. View more details on Delgado Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Funeral courses.