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May 16, 2016
12:30PM - 5:00PM
Embalming and Facial Trauma Restoration SOLD OUT!
Presented by Wallace P. (Wally) Hooker
Hilton Columbus @ Easton
This program will be included on the registration page in the convention brochure. The cost to attend for OFDA Members - $75.00 (includes snacks and beverages). Brochure and online registration will be available soon.
4 Credit Hours (pending approval)
Embalming Tips & Techniques
This two hour presentation begins with a brief introduction and opening remarks concerning the importance of quality embalming. It also touches on the potential parallel between the increased rate of direct cremation and a history of unsatisfactory embalming practices. It is a combination of lecture, handouts, demonstrations and power point. It covers a variety of common sense tips, techniques, procedures and products, which will be of value to students, interns as well as seasoned embalmers. Some of the topics included: Basic feature positioning, suturing techniques, with demonstrations, dealing with autopsied cases, donor cases, tissue building and overcoming difficulties we face daily in the embalming room, This is an interactive presentation encouraging questions and answers.
Facial Reconstruction & Restorative Techniques.
This two hour course is broken into two sessions. The first half will review five case studies of actual reconstructive cases with power point photos showing the progression from initial traumatic injuries, through the end result of being an acceptable open casket viewing . It documents each step taken to overcome the injuries. These cases are presented with the permission of the families. The second hour will feature a live demonstration on facial reconstruction using commonly available products on RATH (restorative art teaching heads) which are life size heads with matching traumatic injuries. In addition, new Simskin heads, which are medical realistic surgical training models are utilized. They very closely resemble the actual skin of the face and head. We can demonstrate, incisions, suturing, reconstruction and the finishing touches of a traumatic injury.
Wallace P. (Wally) Hooker, owner/funeral director/embalmer of Family & Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, IN. He and his wife established, designed and built their funeral home in 2004. Wally attended Purdue University and is a proud graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Wheeling, IL. He has been licensed 22 years. He currently serves as President of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association. Wally does a significant amount of trade embalming in his facility along with his own growing funeral home business. He is routinely called on by other funeral directors, to assist with their problem cases, restorative work and for their family members. He has developed a passion and reputation for quality no-nonsense embalming and facial reconstruction. As an in demand lecturer/demonstrator, Wally enjoys sharing his professional knowledge and experience with others.
In addition, he has served Fountain County, Indiana for the past 21 years, as a deputy coroner, the past 16 as chief deputy/investigator. He also serves on the board of the Indiana State Coroners Association.
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