Each student is required to participate in at least five embalmings per credit hour earned. This is a hands-on performance level course. Each operation assisted by the student is recorded on a case report which becomes part of that student's record.

Begins with the study of General Chemistry. Includes atomic and molecular structure, physical states, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, oxidation-reduction, and acids-bases-salts. Then progresses to Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Embalming Chemistry, and ends with a consideration of toxicology.

The student is instructed in the restoration of the deceased for public viewing. Instruction covers every aspect of the knowledge and skills necessary to equip the student to carry out any partial restoration including application of cosmetics and hairdressing.

The study of disease and the disease process as it affects the human body. Special emphasis is placed on how various pathological conditions affect the embalming process. An introduction to autopsies and forensic pathology is also included.