Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Lyon 1 offers a Diploma of University Studies (DU) in Thanatopraxie, a program designed to prepare students for the national thanatopraxie competition. This program does not lead to a professional license in thanatopraxie but rather provides theoretical and practical training in the field.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 semesters
• Total Volume Horaire: Minimum 195 hours
• Language of Instruction: French
• Location: Lyon Est (Lyon 8čme) - campus Rockefeller
• Tuition Fees:
  • Individual funding: 3900
  • Employer funding: 3900
• Practical Training: For students admitted to the written part of the national competition, a practical training of 100 conservation care sessions is required, at a cost of 178 (excluding CVEC).

Admission Criteria

• Age: Minimum 18 years old
• Diploma: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Selection Test: Mandatory and free, requires sending a CV and a letter of motivation
• Oral Examination: Part of the selection process, held on a specified date

Program Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Anatomie et physiologie elementaire
• Théorie des soins de conservation
• Médecine légale
• Microbiologie, hygične
• Toxicologie
• Histologie, anatomie pathologique
• Réglementation funéraire
• Gestion
• Sciences humaines de la mort, éléments de déontologie et d'éthique
• Sécurité sanitaire, évaluation des risques sanitaires

Evaluation Methods

• Theoretical Teaching: 190 hours
• Practical Teaching: 75 care sessions (for the second year, if admitted to the written part of the national competition)
• Evaluation of the Selection Test: CV and letter of motivation, followed by an oral interview
• DU Evaluation:
  • Written exam (QCM and questions) on thanatopraxie, funeral regulation, business management, human sciences of death, hygiene, and safety
  • Oral exam

Target Audience

• Personnel from anatomy laboratories of medical faculties
• Medical auxiliaries who may work in the context of funeral care
• Anyone interested in the human body and seeking a professional vocation
• Required Level: Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Educational Responsibility: Monsieur GRANGIER Stephane
• Administrative Responsibility: Université Claude Bernard, Service des spécialités médicales

Statistics and Indicators

Statistical surveys are conducted by the Statistical Support Pole for Training and Student Life Management. Access to statistics for all training programs is available.