Aromatherapy Correspondence Course
This course of home study will provide the student with an in-depth understanding of
Essential Oils, their therapeutic properties and uses. This
program is set up in 2 modules:
Upon successful completion of both modules, plus 30 written case studies, a certificate in Aromatherapy will be issued. Bodywork Training is available at our facility if required.
Lesson 1
- about your teacher
- comments on lesson 1
- history, history questionnaire
- properties of essential oils
- essential oils: basil, bay (West Indian, laurel) benzoin, bergamot, black
pepper
- terminology, definitions
- review
Lesson 2
- comments on lesson 2
- extraction methods of essential oils, purity of essential oils
- hydrosols
- carrier oils, infused oils
- essential oils: cajeput, cardamom, carrot seed, cedarwood, chamomile,
German & Roman
- review
Lesson 3
- comments on lesson 3
- blending essential oils, essential oil "notes"
- skin types/facial oils
- methods of absorption
- essential oils: cinnamon, clary sage, clove bud, coriander, cypress
- terminology review
- review
Lesson 4
- comments on lesson 4
- chemistry, chemistry review
- essential oils: eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger
- review
Lesson 5
- comments
- contra-indications, toxicity, toxicity myths
- methods of use, medical aromatherapy, bath salts recipe, creating an
aromatic environment
- case studies - to be returned for marking
- essential oils: grapefruit, helichrysum, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavandin,
lavender
- review
Lesson 6
- comments
- plant families index, plant families
- detoxification reactions
- essential oils: lemon, lemongrass, lime, mandarine/tangerine, marjoram,
melissa
- review
Lesson 7
- comments
- limbic system, olfactory
- psychological effect of essential oils - mood altering
- consultation and treatment program design, making perfume
- essential oils: myrrh, myrtle, neroli, niaouli, nutmeg, orange
- review
Lesson 8
- comments
- pregnancy, tips from a doula, fever
- essential oils: palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara/ravintsara
- test your knowledge - to be returned for marking
- review
Lesson 9
- comments (includes meditation, energy transfer)
- major chakras, diagram
- essential oils: rose, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sandalwood
- menopause/andropause
- palliative/long term care
- review
Lesson 10
- comments
- aromatherapy facial
- recipes
- cellulite treatments
- black spruce, Canadian tsuga, balsam fir
- business practice - creating a business
- essential oils: tea tree, thyme, vetiver, yarrow, ylang-ylang
- review
- business practice test questions
- bibliography
10 Lessons - Learn about the human body.
Course content includes: skeletal system, muscular system,
nervous system, limbic system, digestive system, excretory system - urinary, integumentary and respiratory, endocrine system,
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, reproductive system.
Pathology - a look at some common and not so common diseases and
essential oils that can help.
The Certification will be issued upon successful completion of both modules,
a written examination and the required number of case studies.
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