Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch

Syllabus

Assignment 1

• The History of Aromatherapy

A detailed profile of the use of aromatics and essential oils from the first recorded notation to present day usage.

• Health & Safety

Extensive details of the safe usage of essential oils for both the recipient and the practitioner, contra indications for massage and aspects of oils.

Assignment 2

• Brief Overview of the Systems of the Body

In this assignment we briefly cover the most important systems of the body.

Assignment 3

• How Essential Oils Work (Part I)

The effects of essential oils on the body from inhalation to massage. Details given of how the oils affect various systems in the body.

Assignment 4

• How Essential Oils Work (Part II) & Methods of Application

Further knowledge of the effects of essential oils plus their various methods of usage.

Assignment 5

• The Production & Chemical Make-up of Essential Oils

Detailed knowledge of various methods of production of pure essential oils together with their chemical make-up.

Assignment 6

• Creative Blending and Beauty Usage

Detailed knowledge of the therapeutic and aesthetic values of blending various oils, fragrance harmony and personal perfumes, together with beauty applications.

Assignment 7

• Stress! Its Causes and Cures

An in-depth profile of stress, its many causes and how Aromatherapy can help to reduce it.

Assignment 8

• Aromatherapy In The Home & Garden

Learners project. Create the scented garden of your choice.

Assignment 9

• Case Histories & How They Help

Ten very different case histories given in detail together with information on how they help the practitioner.

Assignment 10

• Aromatherapy For Those With Special Needs

How Aromatherapy can help everyone from children & adults with special needs, to the family pet.

Also, included are fifty information sheets on individual oils.

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This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.