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ASET Diploma in Aromatherapy

Course Code: AS311

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This is the ASET Diploma in Aromatherapy. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Aromatherapy Healing techniques. No prior knowledge is required. The objectives of the course are to: Introduce the development and practice of aromatherapy from its origins to modern day use and application. Explain the chemical composition of carrier oils used in aromatherapy treatments. Investigate the extraction use and effect of essential oils. Demonstrate the importance of the sense of smell to aromatherapy treatments. Explain the limitations, contra indications and toxicities associated wit essential oils. Present guidelines for the use of essential oils. Demonstrate methods of application and use of essential oils. Explain a range of complimentary therapies commonly use in conjunction with aromatherapy.

Course Content

The course is divided up six modules, as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction to Aromatherapy

What is a Aromatherapy
How does it work?
History of Aromatherapy
Historical development of aromatherapy since 3000 BC
Aromatherapy today

Unit 2: Chemical Components in Essential Oils

Acids
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Esters
Hydrocarbons
Teripins
Lactones
Phenols
Ketones
Ethers
Oxides

What are Essential Oils

Understanding how essential oil is extracted
The uses for essential oils
The effects of essential oils
The importance of quality of essential oils

Unit 3: The Power of Smell

How the sense of smell works
The importance of smell
The effects of smell

Unit 4: Cautions

How toxicity occurs
Which essential oils to use and avoid in pregnancy
Contra indications, including ones in people with learning difficulties.
The basic guidelines in using essential oils and how to deal with any problems that may occur Unit 5 Carrier Oils
Commonly used carrier oils to carry and dilute massage oil.
Correct storage for carrier and essential oils.
Handling carrier and essential oils.
Health and safety issues.
Brief descriptions of carrier oils.

Unit 5: Applying Essential Oils

Inhalation
Bathing
Compress
Massage

Massage

The different effects of massage
The benefits of massage
Make up basic massage oil for face, hair, moods and use in the home using basic recipes.
A basic Knowledge of Reflexology.

Symptoms

Emotional Symptoms
Physical symptoms
Prohibited essential oils

Common Essential Oils

Cedar wood
Chamomile
Clary sage
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Marjoram
Mint
Orange
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Tangerine
Tea tree
Ylang Ylang

Unit 6: Introduction to Other Alternative Therapies

Herbalism
Bach Flowers
Homeopathy
Colour Therapy, including Chakras
Crystal Therapy
Meditation, including Yin and Yang

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

The course leads to the award of the Diploma in Aromatherapy from ASET [Level 3], a leading National Awarding Body specialising in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.