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Detail for CIP Code 12.0303

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Title: Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer.

Definition: A program that prepares individuals for licensure as embalmers and morticians. Includes instruction in pathogenic microbiology, systematic pathology, thanatochemistry, gross anatomy, clinical mortuary science, embalming, restorative art, applicable laws and regulations, and special services such as cremation and preparations required by specific religious communities.

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12.0303 Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer. No substantive changes 12.0303 Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer.
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  • Open12) CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES.
    • Open12.03) Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
      • 12.0301) Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.
      • 12.0302) Funeral Direction/Service.
      • 12.0303) Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer.
      • 12.0399) Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Other.
    • Open12.04) Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
      • 12.0401) Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
      • 12.0402) Barbering/Barber.
      • 12.0404) Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician.
      • 12.0406) Make-Up Artist/Specialist.
      • 12.0407) Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.
      • 12.0408) Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist.
      • 12.0409) Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
      • 12.0410) Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist.
      • 12.0411) Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup and Tattooing.
      • 12.0412) Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager.
      • 12.0413) Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor.
      • 12.0414) Master Aesthetician/Esthetician.
      • 12.0499) Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other.
    • Open12.05) Culinary Arts and Related Services.
      • 12.0500) Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General.
      • 12.0501) Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
      • 12.0502) Bartending/Bartender.
      • 12.0503) Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
      • 12.0504) Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
      • 12.0505) Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant.
      • 12.0506) Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter.
      • 12.0507) Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager.
      • 12.0508) Institutional Food Workers.
      • 12.0509) Culinary Science/Culinology.
      • 12.0510) Wine Steward/Sommelier.
      • 12.0580) Reserved.
      • 12.0599) Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other.
    • Open12.06) Casino Operations and Services.
      • 12.0601) Casino Operations and Services, General.
      • 12.0602) Casino Dealing.
      • 12.0699) Casino Operations and Services, Other.
    • Open12.99) Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other.
      • 12.9999) Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other.