Main Description:
Gain a thorough understanding of how aromatherapy can affect the human body. Aromatherapy is the use of scent – or aroma – for therapeutic purposes.
This course will give you a through understanding of essential oil properties and how they work for the human body. Some essential oils can be smelt and some are absorbed in the skin.
Course Structure:
This course consists of the following lessons:
- Essential Oil Properties A
- Essential Oil Properties B
- Oil Extraction
- The Physiology and Psychology of Aromatherapy
- Applications of Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy Safety
- Aromatherapy Treatment
- Body Systems – Part 1
- Body Systems – Part 2
- Running your business
This course aims to help you learn the following:
- Identify the different properties of essential oils and describe their effects on the body.
- Identify the various methods used in extracting essential oils.
- Describe how essential oils can enter the bloodstream and the process of olfaction.
- Learn some of the more common application methods used with essential oils in aromatherapy.
- Ensure that essential oils are used in a safe and controlled manner and identify situations where aromatherapy might not be appropriate.
- Develop an aromatherapy treatment plan for a client.
- Identify which essential oils would be appropriate for use of various conditions relating to specific body systems.
- Understand the scope and nature of an aromatherapy business.
How Does a Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start this course at any time you like. Once you have enrolled, you will be given access to our online learning system where you can view or download the lessons to your PC, tablet or other device.
There are self-assessment tests at the end of each unit so you can check if you understood the lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you like, and the results will be displayed once you have completed. You must be connected to the Internet for these tests to work. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
At the end of the course, you can apply to do a final assessment. This may be an examination or a major project. You will receive the credits and a certificate of completion if you pass. If you have any questions, please contact us.
