Online Course: Approaching Trauma Cases with Confidence
Warning: This online course contains graphic content.
Approaching Trauma Cases with Confidence (3 CE)
Presented by: Dominick J. Astorino, CFSP, MBIE
Member: $139
Category: Technical Skills
Type: Online Learning Course
This NFDA Online Course, utilizing video recordings from the 2018 NFDA Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, features an expert restorative artist and embalmer who poses a series of questions embalmers must mentally review before each trauma case to determine a method of action.
Due to the graphic nature of this content, this online course is only available to NFDA Members. Please contact a Member Services Representative at 1-800-228-6332 to purchase this course.
Astorino will demonstrate restorative art techniques and emphasize the importance of cranial sutures, anatomical markings and bone structures as well as proper chronological order of methods and techniques. This online course will help participants gain the confidence they need when trying new incisions, sutures and restoration techniques.
After completing this online course, you will be better able to:
- Recognize the importance of proper chronological order of techniques in cases of trauma.
- Realize that full restoration and open casket viewing is possible even in cases where many say it’s impossible.
- Review analysis and assessment of traumatic injuries, and discover new and improved embalming tips and techniques.
- Gain confidence in attempting trauma restorations.
Presenter:
Dominick J. Astorino, CFSP, MBIE is the restorative art instructor in the mortuary science program at Wayne State University, where he lectures weekly and oversees the restorative art lab. A proponent of education, Dominick holds degrees in cellular biology and mortuary science and is a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, British Institute of Embalmers and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Dominick has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2003; he works at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons, Inc., a fourth generation family-owned firm handling 1500 funerals a year in metropolitan Detroit.
Website: https://www.dominickastorino.com/
Continuing Education Information: This course is currently approved for 3 CE hours by APFSP and selected state* licensing boards.
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*State CE approval varies. All NFDA online courses are approved for continuing education by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) and most state licensing boards. Contact your state licensing board or NFDA for specific state CE information.
Presented educational material does not denote that NFDA endorses, recommends or supports the opinions expressed by the presenter or author. The content presented is informational only. For specific legal or compliance advice contact your firm's legal counsel. NFDA does not warrant the accuracy of any of the information presented, and NFDA shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of funeral establishment owners, managers or employees in respect to the information presented in this educational product.