Aromatherapy
| Course Code | VHT104 |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Statement of Attainment |
| Payment Options | Upfront & Payment Plans |
| Delivery | Online & Correspondence |
| Duration | 100 Hours |
Aromatherapy Courses have been developed in response to industry demand and are specifically designed to equip graduates with work-ready skills. Each participant will be trained and assessed in theory and in practical tasks. Real-world exercises are used throughout the program.
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.
Some essential oils such as tea tree have demonstrated anti-microbial effects, but there is still a lack of clinical evidence demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Evidence for the efficacy of aromatherapy in treating medical conditions remains poor, with a particular lack of studies employing rigorous methodology, but some evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential.
What you will do:
- Undertake brief written report on what you understand about how plants are named Give the scientific names of ten different plants from which essential oils are derived.
- Give a brief summary of your knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils.
- Understand how herbs are promoted to the public in order to sell them.
- Write an essay on the history of aromatherapy and essential oil use.
- Suggest different blends that can be used for insomnia and other complaints.
- Suggest different blends that can be used for treating a head cold.
- Discuss a range of oils that would be suitable for a travel kit Understand the use of aromatherapy for children.
- List a range of oils that would be considered safe to use for children.
- Write a short essay on ways in which essential oils can be used.
- Understand the use of essential oils on animals.
- List a range of types of vegetable oils appropriate for use in massage and indicate what types of skin the oils are good for.
- Explain how oils enter the body and how a carrier will assist with this entry.
- Submit the bath oil blends from a Set Task along with instructions on how to use them in the bath and what conditions they are good for. Understand why some herbs tend to be collected in the morning, some before flowering, some during flowering, and others at various times of the year.
- What impact does this have on the essential oil? From catalogues collected, explain why some oils cost more others.
- Discuss different methods of oil extraction and list their benefits and disadvantages.
- Comprehend what is the difference between an essential oil and an aromatic oil Compile a detailed costing for processing herb materials to produce essential oils.
- List a range of essential oils that are not safe for use in aromatherapy.
- Discuss how essential oils can be used safely and ways in which they should not be used.
- Understand which essential oils may not be safe for use during pregnancy.
There are 8 lessons in this course:
- Plant Identification
- Importance of Correct Plant Identification
- Plant Name Changes
- Common Names
- Scientific Names
- Levels of Classification in Plant Taxonomic System
- Plant Families
- Pronunciation of Plant Names
- Introduction to Chemistry of Herb Plants
- Parts of a Compound; Biochemical Groups, Chemical Names
- What is an Acid or Base
- Alkaloids
- Tannins
- Origins of Aromatherapy
- Top Notes, Middle Notes
- Aromatherapy Consultations
- Natural Chemicals in Plants
- Saponins; Phenol glycosides; Anthraglycosides; Flavonoids; Mustard Oils; Polysaccharides; Prussic Acid; Glycosides; Coumarin; Essential Minerals, etc
- Resources
- Introduction
- Benzoin
- Bergamot
- Cedar Wood
- Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Eucalyptus
- Frankincense
- Geranium
- Juniper
- Lemon
- Lavender
- Marjoram
- Orange
- Peppermint
- Rose Otto
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
- Ylang Ylang
- Australian Bush Flower Remedies
- How Essential Oils Work
- Inhalation
- Absorption
- Quantities to Use: Recommended rate, oil type, smell
- Blending Oils
- Children
- During Pregnancy
- For Animals
- Using Carriers
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Canola Oil
- Burners
- Inhalation
- Spray, Basin, Hands, Bath
- Carrier Oils, Creams and Lotions
- Herb Cultivation
- Harvesting different plant parts
- Harvesting different types of Herbs
- Expected Yields for Different Herbs
- Harvesting for Essential Oils; Tea Tree, Lavender
- Post Harvest Handling of Herbs; temperature, moisture loss, physical damage ethylene, pathogens
- Post Harvest Preservation: Fresh, Modified Atmosphere Packaging
- Introduction
- Water Distillation
- Steam Distillation
- Maceration
- Effleurage
- Expression
- Fixatives
- Herbal Preparations
- Preparing Teas, Rinses and Baths
- Preparations using different herbs
- Decoction
- Introduction
- Carcinogens
- Photosensitisers
- Allergens
- Hormone Like Affects
- Teratogens
- Cellular Respiratory Inhibitors
- Cathartics
- Abortifacients and Irritants
- Alkaloids; types
- Toxic Amino Acids
- Glycosides
- Terpenes
- Plant Acids
- Poly-ynes
- Furanocoumarins
- Proteins
If you are an Irish citizen you may be eligible to receive financial support, meaning you can defer payment of your course fees. Additionally, if you are a resident of Ireland, you may also be eligible to receive a student grant under the Student Grant Scheme
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