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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply anatomical and physiological terminology to the embalming process.
   • Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming.
   • Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming.
2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process.
3. Apply anatomical and physiological terminology to the embalming process.
   • Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming.
   • Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming.
4. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process.
   • Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

use anatomical and physiological terminology as they apply to the embalming process

apply knowledge of the structure and functions of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.

Evidence of performance of applying anatomy and physiology principles to the embalming process on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge of:

anatomy and physiology terminology as it relates to embalming

anatomy and physiology as it relates to embalming, including:

the structural levels of organisation in the study of anatomy and physiology

the functions of the internal transportation systems of the body

the gas exchange that occurs within the respiratory system

role of the nervous system

role of the musculo-skeletal system

body systems in regard to their interdependence and relationship to the muscles and nerves as related to the embalming process:

skeletal and muscular, including muscle contractibility and motor points

lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems

arterial sites and venous sites used for injecting embalming fluid

physical and chemical changes that occur after death and their possible impact on the embalming process.

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