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Body Preservation Technician Course

What will I learn?

Learn all the important things about keeping dead bodies well as a Body Preservation Technician. This course is made for people who work with dead bodies during autopsies. You'll learn why keeping bodies well is important, see how it was done in the past and how we do it now. You'll also get practical skills in using embalming fluids, keeping bodies cold, and using other chemicals. You'll learn how to handle bodies safely, follow the rules and laws, and write good reports and keep good records. This training will help you become really good at your job and use what you learn in real life.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Learn how to embalm bodies well: Know exactly which chemicals to use and how to use the equipment.

Make sure everything is safe: Follow all the rules about safety and the laws.

Keep bodies at the right temperature: Know how to use fridges to keep bodies in good condition.

Write everything down carefully: Make sure your reports and plans for keeping bodies well are correct.

Get ready for autopsies: Handle bodies carefully, check them properly, and set up the room for the examination.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.