Essentials Part 1
Building the Foundations of Aromatherapy
This foundational course is made up of three (3) modules. Each Module is accompanied by study questions to be completed by the student during the course of study. To assure understanding of course content, weekly quizzes will be a part of the learning process. Some homework will be handed out and textbook readings are expected.
Module One (14 hrs)
- Aroma History: Ancient Cultures to Modern Times
- What are Essential Oils?
- Modes of Action: How do they Work?
- Methods of Extraction: Capturing the Essence
- Botany for Aromatherapists
- Introduction into aroma Chemistry: Why do they Work?
- Test: Module One
Module Two (35 hrs)
- Definitions of Terms: Therapeutic Terminology
- Overview of the Body systems
- Aromatherapy as it Applies to the Body Systems
- 24 Essential Oil Monographs
- Test: Module Two
Module Three (21 hrs)
- Safety Guidelines to Using Essential Oils
- Carrier Oils
- Hydrosols
- Blending: Creating Effective Therapeutic Blends
- Application Methods
- Intake Assessment: Gathering Client Information
- Lab
- Test: Module One