Diploma in Mortuary Science
Public Health is the science of identifying conditions, factors, and mechanisms that contribute to good and bad health, and implementing effective interventions to promote and prevent public health issues.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mortuary science is the study of how to care for the deceased in a respectful and professional manner. It involves preparing bodies for burial or cremation, supporting families, and managing funerals.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preservation: Slowing down decomposition through embalming, which involves using chemical solutions
- Restorative arts: Preparing bodies for public viewing by using techniques that make the deceased look as natural as possible
- Grief counseling: Supporting families through the grieving process
- Legal and ethical standards: Ensuring that all legal and ethical standards are met
- Funeral management: Organizing and managing funerals
Skills and knowledge
- Human anatomy, pathology, and microbiology
- Grief counseling
- Legal and ethical standards
- Operation of mortuary equipment
- Business management and administrative courses
Career progression
- Diploma, degree
EMPLOYMENT
- Mortuary technician
- Licensed embalmer
- Funeral director
- Funeral home manager
- Crematory Operator
- Restorative artist
FEES ONCE PAID ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT. CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
BANK PAYMENTS: KCB BANK
ACCOUNT NAME: COMMONWEALTH COLLEGE OF MEDICAL AND RELATED STUDIES
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1197795537
KIMATHI BRANCH MPESA PAYMENT: PAYBILL NUMBER: 995774, ACCOUNT NUMBER: ADMISSION NO.