Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy Module 1: E-Learning

£300.00 inc.VAT

Begin your journey to become a highly trained massage therapist.

Prerequisite: To gain your full diploma and be issued with your certificate you will need to hold qualifications in both Anatomy and Physiology and Business Studies as core learning. If you already hold such a qualification to the same level, we would just need evidence of this.

This Course is Theory Only

Module 1 studies: A Primary Understanding: The Fundamentals and History of Aromatherapy

  • Aromatherapy massage, its principles & benefits
  • The properties and effects of 12 of the most popular essential oils
  • Methods of extraction, storage and blending and the use of carrier oils
  • History of aromatherapy and massage together with the philosophy of holistic healing
  • Introduction to botany, plant cell function & photosynthesis

No kit is included with this learning method, however can be purchased separately here.

All case studies and homework assignments should be completed before Module 2

 

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Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy full course modules – All case studies and homework assignments should be completed before moving on to the next module

Module 2 studies: A Deeper Exploration: The Materials and Benefits of Aromatherapy

  • A comprehensive appreciation of body analysis for assessment of clients
  • Choosing appropriate oils, creams and lotions used in the aromatherapy treatment for specific ailments and conditions
  • Extended massage principles are demonstrated and practised thoroughly
  • Introduction to plant families and therapeutic and physical properties of    essential oils and their pharmacological effects on the body
  • Properties and effects of 15 essential oils
  • Introduction to the chemistry of essential oils and their component parts
  • Introduction to Hydrolats

Module 3 studies: A Critical Investigation: The Chemistry and Taxonomy of Essential Oils

  • Specific techniques in massage including Aromaflexology massage.
  • Information on plant families and essential oils is expanded
  • Organic chemistry and essential oil components awareness
  • Toxicity, essential oil purity and safety
  • 15 carrier oils are discussed in depth
  • Allergy and substance sensitivity.
  • The properties and effects of 15 essential oils are studied.

Module 4 studies: The Bigger Picture: The Healthy Life and Aromatherapy

  • Differences between plant medicine and orthodox medicine
  • The comprehensive study of common ailments, including those arising from care for the elderly, pregnancy and paediatrics, depression, special needs and massage with cancer patients
  • Olfaction and its psychosomatic effects
  • The properties and effects of 12 essential oils are studied.
  • Techniques of neck and shoulder massage and relaxation are included in this module.

Students are required to attend an examination day at a cost of £100+VAT following the completion of Module 4. The exam will assess both the practical and theory elements and if successful providing all other elements are completed the student will be awarded their diploma.

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