Description

Aromatherapy involves extracting oils from plants to use as a treatment and was first used over 5,000 years ago, by the ancient Egyptians. In the Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy, you will learn how to harness the incredible powers of essential oils and master the art of aromatherapy to practice at home or for prospective clients.

You will start by exploring the fascinating history of aromatherapy, its uses and many health benefits. You will then learn about the different types of essential oils and how they can be used to treat a wide range of physical and mental ailments such as insomnia, depression, back pain and muscle tension.

Finally, you will be guided step-by-step on how to dilute essential oils with carrier oils to create fragrant combinations and effective blends that are tailored to your clients’ needs.

Learning Outcomes:

Broaden your knowledge of the history of aromatherapy

Learn how to use essential oils for therapeutic massage

Familiarise with the different types of essential oils and their uses

Understand the many health benefits of aromatherapy

Explore the different ailments that aromatherapy can treat

Know the guidelines for diluting essential oils with carrier oils

Create beautiful smelling pure essential oil combinations

Who is This Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy for?

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn about aromatherapy treatment and how to use essential oils. It is ideal for those who want to gain practical skills. There are no entry requirements for this course, which can be studied full-time or part-time.

Why choose this course

Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion.

Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors

Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device

Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments

Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams

Full Tutor Support on Weekdays

Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

Online study materials

Mock exams

Multiple-choice assessment

Certification

After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.

Course Contents

Module: 01

Welcome to my course

Before we start

What is aromatherapy?

Where do plants have essential oils?

Why does the cost of essential oils vary so much?

What to look for when buying essential oils

How essential oils can be adulterated

I just bought some adulterated essential oils

Storing your essential oils

Best carrier oils for skin conditions and small areas

Dilution rates

What do you think are the best carrier oils for massage

What on earth do these words mean?

Module: 02

If I only had lavender oil, what can I do with it?

A quick word about using lavender oil neat

Treating bites and stings with lavender

Lots of great ways to use lavender in your daily life.

Module: 03

How does aromatherapy affect our minds and bodies?

What is the quickest base to get the oils absorbed into our bloodstream?

How to increase your absorption rate even more

The garlic test

Module: 04

What you will learn in this section

The Steam and Water Distillation process

Cold expression

Solvent extraction

Carbon dioxide extraction

Enfleurage

Summary

Module: 05

Using essential oils safely is paramount

Some Good News For People With High Blood Pressure

Dealing with poisoning and skin reactions

A word about using citrus oils and photosensitivity

Oils that must be avoided in pregnancy and nursing mothers.

What you should not do

Module: 06

Introduction to the ways to apply your aromatherapy

A Word About Aromatherapy Baths

Warm and Cold Compresses

Roller Balls

Bath and body products

Small topical creams, oils and lotions

Foot Baths

Steam Inhalation

Diffusers/inhalation

Full body massage

Room sprays

To summarize the best ways to apply aromatherapy for the various conditions

Module: 07

What we are going to go through from now on

Let’s take a look at stress

A Handy List of Essential Oils For Emotional States

Stress and insomnia-which oils to use

What some studies say about helping anxiety and depression

Let’s use this knowledge in a practical situation

Module: 08

Introduction

How to treat acute injuries

How to treat chronic pain

Headaches

How to treat arthritis

If I had just 1 essential oil to treat pain with, it would be this one

A Study on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Using Lavender

A Study that Increased Athletic Performance With Aromatherapy

Bruises

Varicose veins

Module: 09

Treating swelling, edema and cellulite

Module: 10

Treating Respiratory Disorders

Treating Sinusitis

Treating Asthma

Treating Chronic Bronchitis

Treating Hayfever

Treating allergies with the big 4 essential oils

Module: 11

Digestive disorders in general

Treating nausea

Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Treating Constipation

Treating Weight Loss

Module: 12

Treating Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)

Treating PMS

Treating Menopause

Module: 13

In general

A Handy List of Essential Oils For Skin Types

Treating Dermatitis/Eczema

Studies on using sandalwood for eczema and psoriasis

Psoriasis

Using tea tree for acne

Hair loss and scalp issues

Burns

Athletes foot

Scars

Wrinkles/anti-aging

Make your own anti-aging serum

Stretch marks oil

Hand sanitiser spray

Congratulations!

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