Overview of Course Outcome:
Graduates of the Certificate in Traditional Holistic Aromatherapy are able to discuss aromatherapy including its history and current research as well as be able to identify, discuss, and safely use the 48 plus essential oils studied. Students study the anatomy and physiology of the body systems and are then able to identify and discuss the olfactory, skin, and muscular systems. They are well versed in understanding the effect of aromatic molecules including how essential oils interact on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional levels.
Students also learn to assess the quality of essential oils and understand the primary production methods. In addition, graduates understand the basic chemistry of essential oils with the physiological effect and pathway of a dozen individual chemical components.
Students receive training in how to create lifestyle plans and aromatherapy programs to support optimal health. Graduates are well on their way to successfully operating a consultancy by implementing clinic management tools, including case taking, ethics, and informed consent as well as be able to conduct aromatherapy research. Graduates are also able to formulate aromatherapy blends for therapeutic and perfumery purposes, cosmetics and soap-making as well as their own massage blends.
Note: long-distance learning as part of this correspondence course includes being assigned an Instructor to work with. Skype and long-distance phone calls, along with email are used during the training process. This is not a learn-at-home alone program but is part of a structured educational process in become qualified as an aromatologist and/or aromatherapist.
Students receive: An instructional manual in Anatomy and Physiology and an instructional manual in Aromatology and Aromatherapy, including a detailed Materia Medica of the 48 essential oils used within the Program, and a highly acclaimed aromatology and aromatherapy textbook. In addition, SCT suggests a number of recommended reading texts.
Study subjects include:
- history and theories of aromatology and aromatherapy,
- overview of the industry, the politics and the philosophies of aromatology and aromatherapy,
- basic human anatomy and physiology,
- aromatherapy blending techniques,
- safety precautions, contra-indications, requirements of working with different age groups,
- detailed knowledge of 48 plus essential oils,
- basic chemistry,
- adulteration,
- olfaction and the psychotherapeutic properties of essential oils,
- introduction to health histories and consulting with clients,
- business practice,
- morals and ethics
- and introduction to the subtle anatomy.
- Emphasis is put on the holistic aspect of healing, including energy medicine.
Submission of home study assignments, blending exercises, a detailed research project, book report and final written examination is required for certification. Home study assignments are assessed and questions answered by one of our trained Traditional Holistic Aromatherapy Instructors or equivalent.
Private tutoring through the Distance Learning Program with our founder Jacqueline Fairbrass is available.
Certificates: a certificate is issued indicating successful completion of the Anatomy & Physiology component of the program. A further certificate is issued upon successful completion of all Distance Learning work and final examination in theory and blending indicating Certified Aromatologist.
Upon completion of the in-class component in massage a third certificate is issued indicating Certified Holistic Aromatherapist.
For clarification please note that Aromatology is Aromatherapy without massage. When relaxation and lymph massage is included in training the term Aromatherapy is used.
This course is professionally recognized by Associations in Canada and the United States.
This course may be credited to the Certified Natural Health Practitioner program.
This program is suitable for professional use or for personal and family healthcare and awareness. Please call Jacqueline Fairbrass 206.201.2764 or Skype: jacqueline.fairbrass if you would like more information and to discuss your instructional requirements.
