STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Discuss aromatherapy as it relates to the various dimensions of health and body systems

 2. Assess and evaluate the essential oils most appropriate for addressing the dimensions of health and body systems

 3. Describe and distinguish different application methods of oils by practitioners

 4. Examine and interpret the effects of essentials oils on body systems

 5. Recognize and understand the process of blending different oils for various health-related issues to better balance body, mind and spirit

 6. Identify the most important essential oils and their profiles

 7. Develop a basic understanding of botany and how it relates to essential oils

 8. Perform and demonstrate hands-on labs using essential oils and therapeutic blending

 9. Explain the role and code of ethics for the aromatherapist

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Introduction to Aromatherapy

 II. History of Aromatherapy & uses of oils by different cultures

 III. Essential Oils, methods of extraction, and quality control

 IV. Research on the impact on health using essential oils

 V. Essential oil chemistry and pharmacology

 VI. Basic botany and essential oils

 VII. Safety precautions & contraindications in using essential oils

 VIII. Review of essential oil profiles

 IX. Weekly hands-on labs to reinforce the understanding of the healing actions of essential oils, appropriate dilution ratios, blending techniques and safe use of essential oils

 X. Therapeutic blends, methods of administration, and massage

 XI. Essential oils and their therapeutic value to a variety of body systems and basic physiology

 XII. Ethics and the role of the aromatherapist