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AromatherapyDiploma Course

Comprised of 22 modules and 20 instructional videos, the Aromatherapy Course offers a comprehensive study of the subject. You’ll learn all you need to know about essential oils, anatomy, massage theory and techniques, client consultation methods, and aromatherapy practices, preparing you for a career as an Aromatherapist.

Course overview:

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22 Modules

20 Videos

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What Will You Learn?

To give context to your studies, this accredited Aromatherapy Course opens by sharing the history of the practice with you – explaining how it came about, how it’s changed and where it is today. You’ll also take a brief look at the anatomy and physiology at play when receiving aromatherapy and how it works to improve wellbeing.

Just as you look at the physical body and its processes, you will also consider the subtle body. Through your studies you will explore the aura, chakras, vibrations and the spirit, and how to use mediation to allow your subconscious to speak with you. The course also explores the relationship between complementary and traditional medicines.

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts, which hold the vital force of the plant and many chemical constituents that can be used for healing. You’ll explore more about what essential oils are, applications for essential oils (and the dilutions you should use for each), and precautions and contraindications to be aware of before applying an aromatherapy treatment.

You’ll learn about the methods of extracting essential oils and their uses, the various carrier oils and their benefits when mixed, and be guided through creating your own blends. The Aromatherapy Course includes 12 videos on how to use essential oils and the benefits of specific blends.

As an Aromatherapist, you will be working with the body, so it is important to have a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This course guides you through the various areas of the body, including the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, and genito-urinary systems, and the cells, tissues and skin.

Many people come to an Aromatherapist to aid them with stress, but what is stress exactly and what affect does it have on the mind and body? This course answers these questions and outlines how massage and essential oils can help to relieve the symptoms of stress, with explicit direction on the oils to use for specific complaints.

Essential oils and massage go hand-in-hand to offer both physical and emotional benefits. The course outlines these benefits, informs you about the contraindications, and examines the five basics strokes used in massage. You’ll learn how to mentally and physically prepare to provide a massage, conduct yourself with your client, and look after yourself (as massage is a physically demanding therapy). The course materials provide a written, step-by-step guide on how to provide back and full body massages. This is complemented by 8 videos, which demonstrate and describe how to provide massage to each area of the body, along with how to prepare your treatment room and finish off the treatment. The videos included in the course are as follows:

Prepping the Treatment Room
Head and Neck Massage
Hand Massage
Abdominal Massage
Back Massage
Leg Massage
Foot Massage
Finishing Off Your Treatment

In addition to providing the knowledge you need to practice aromatherapy massage, the course provides guidance on what you need to do to set up a business in the industry. This includes the basic requirements needed before setting up your aromatherapy massage business, how to price your treatments, how to market your business, and the paperwork and legalities to consider.

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

The Aromatherapy Course requires no prerequisite knowledge of the subject, as it is covered fully. Beginners will find the course to be quite accessible and those currently working in the health & wellbeing industry will find the course to be incredibly insightful and will be able to use the knowledge contained within to add to their skill set and offer as an additional service to their clients.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to join a professional body and obtain insurance to practice.

Of course, you can also study the materials to use for the health and wellbeing of yourself, family and friends.

Modules

Module 1 - The History of Aromatherapy 4 Parts

The History of Aromatherapy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2 - Curative Powers of Smell, Limbic Lobe and Olfactory Pathway 5 Parts

Part 1: What is the Limbic System?
Part 2: Olfactory Pathways
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3 - The Subtle Body 6 Parts

Part 1: The Subtle Body
Part 2: Auric Massage and the Electromagnetic Field
Part 3: Meditation and Protection
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4 - The Holistic Approach 5 Parts

Part 1: The Holistic Approach
Part 2: Client Consultation
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5 - How To Use Essential Oils 5 Parts

Part 1: How To Use Essential Oils
Part 2: Controversial Methods Of Application
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6 - The Cells, Tissues and Skin 4 Parts

The Cells, Tissues And Skin
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7 - The Skeletal System 4 Parts

The Skeletal System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8 - The Muscular System 4 Parts

The Muscular System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9 - The Circulatory System 5 Parts

Part 1: What Exactly Is Blood?
Part 2: So Where Does the Blood Come From?
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10 - The Nervous System 5 Parts

Part 1: The Nervous System
Part 2: The Autonomic Nervous System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Module 11 - The Endocrine System 4 Parts

The Endocrine System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

Module 12 - The Digestive System 4 Parts

The Digestive System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 12 Assessment

Module 13 - The Respiratory System 4 Parts

The Respiratory System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 13 Assessment

Module 14 - The Lymphatic System 4 Parts

The Lymphatic System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 14 Assessment

Module 15 - The Genito Urinary System 4 Parts

The Genito Urinary System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 15 Assessment

Module 16 - Essential Oil Extraction, Mixing and Blending 7 Parts

Part 1: Essential Oil Extraction
Part 2: Mixing and Blending Essential Oils
Part 3: Video - Expression
Part 4: Video - Mixing Oils
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 16 Assessment

Module 17 - Tables of Essential Oils and Their Uses 12 Parts

Oils to Use and Oils to Avoid
Breathe® Oil Blend
Deep Blue® Oil Blend
DigestZen® Oil Blend
Lavender Oil
Lemon Oil
Melaleuca or Tea Tree Oil
Peppermint Oil
Wild Orange Oil
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 17 Assessment

Module 18 – Carrier Oils 4 Parts

Carrier Oils
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 18 Assessment

Module 19 - Stress and Aromatherapy 5 Parts

Part 1: Stress and Its Effects
Part 2: Essential Oils for Stress
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 19 Assessment

Module 20 - Massage 13 Parts

Part 1: Benefits of Massage
Part 2: Types of Massage and Contraindications
Part 3: Video - Prepping the Treatment Room
Part 4: Video - Head and Neck Massage
Part 5: Video - Hand Massage
Part 6: Video - Abdominal Massage
Part 7: Video - Back Massage
Part 8: Video - Leg Massage
Part 9: Video - Foot Massage
Part 10: Video - Finishing Off Your Treatment
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 20 Assessment

Module 21 - Full Body Massage and Skin Care Ranges 6 Parts

Part 1: Avoiding Burnout in Aromatherapy Massage
Part 2: Full Body Massage
Part 3: Skin Care Ranges
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 21 Assessment

Module 22 - Setting Up Your Business 5 Parts

Part 1: Setting Up Your Business
Part 2: Get Out There and Sell It
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 22 Assessment

Accreditations

The Aromatherapy Diploma Course will take you up to 370 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 370 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so you will be eligible to use the post nominal letters SCMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a CMA Registered course you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership and this will give you numerous professional benefits including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via The CMA website where you will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation, and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

How long will the course take me to complete?

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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What Will I Learn In This Aromatherapy Diploma Course?

In this Aromatherapy Course you will learn about the practice and benefits of aromatherapy. Throughout the course, you will explore essential oils, carrier oils, blending techniques, safety guidelines, and more. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills to create customised blends for personal use, or be able to pursue a career in aromatherapy!

Is This Online Aromatherapy Diploma Course Accredited?

Yes! This is a Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Do You Offer This Aromatherapy Diploma Course As An Audio Course?

Yes! We also offer a Aromatherapy Audio Course that covers the same 22 modules as this course.

What Other Courses Do You Offer Relating To Aromatherapy?

We offer a great selection of Aromatherapy Courses, ranging from Bach Flower Remedies and Essential Oils to Herbal Hydrosols.

What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses essential oils extracted from plants to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Essential oils can be used in various ways, such as inhalation, topical application, or ingestion. Aromatherapy is believed to have therapeutic effects: reducing stress, improving sleep, relieving pain, and promoting relaxation.

How Does Aromatherapy Work?

Aromatherapy works by stimulating the olfactory system, which is responsible for our sense of smell. When essential oils are inhaled, they can affect the limbic system, which is linked to emotions, memories, and behaviours. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, where they can have a systemic effect on the body. The therapeutic properties of essential oils are believed to provide a range of physical and psychological benefits.

What Is Aromatherapy Used For?

Aromatherapy can be used for a variety of purposes, from reducing stress and anxiety, to boosting the immune system, improving digestion, and enhancing cognitive function. It is also used in skincare and beauty treatments, as well as in alternative medicine to address specific health concerns or for general wellbeing.