Level 3 Diploma In Aromatherapy

Description

Aromatherapy involves extracting oils from plants to use as a treatment and was first used over 5,000 years ago, by the ancient Egyptians. In the Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy, you will learn how to harness the incredible powers of essential oils and master the art of aromatherapy to practice at home or for prospective clients. 

You will start by exploring the fascinating history of aromatherapy, its uses and many health benefits. You will then learn about the different types of essential oils and how they can be used to treat a wide range of physical and mental ailments such as insomnia, depression, back pain and muscle tension.

Finally, you will be guided step-by-step on how to dilute essential oils with carrier oils to create fragrant combinations and effective blends that are tailored to your clients’ needs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Broaden your knowledge of the history of aromatherapy
• Learn how to use essential oils for therapeutic massage
• Familiarise with the different types of essential oils and their uses
• Understand the many health benefits of aromatherapy 
• Explore the different ailments that aromatherapy can treat
• Know the guidelines for diluting essential oils with carrier oils
• Create beautiful smelling pure essential oil combinations

Who is This Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy for?

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn about aromatherapy treatment and how to use essential oils. It is ideal for those who want to gain practical skills. There are no entry requirements for this course, which can be studied full-time or part-time. 

Why choose this course

• Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion.
• Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
• Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
• Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
• Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
• Full Tutor Support on Weekdays

Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

Certification

After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.

Course Contents

Module: 01

• Welcome to my course        
• Before we start        
• What is aromatherapy?        
• Where do plants have essential oils?        
• Why does the cost of essential oils vary so much?        
• What to look for when buying essential oils        
• How essential oils can be adulterated        
• I just bought some adulterated essential oils        
• Storing your essential oils        
• Best carrier oils for skin conditions and small areas        
• Dilution rates        
• What do you think are the best carrier oils for massage        
• What on earth do these words mean?

Module: 02

• If I only had lavender oil, what can I do with it?        
• A quick word about using lavender oil neat        
• Treating bites and stings with lavender        
• Lots of great ways to use lavender in your daily life.

Module: 03

• How does aromatherapy affect our minds and bodies?        
• What is the quickest base to get the oils absorbed into our bloodstream?        
• How to increase your absorption rate even more        
• The garlic test 

Module: 04

• What you will learn in this section        
• The Steam and Water Distillation process        
• Cold expression        
• Solvent extraction        
• Carbon dioxide extraction        
• Enfleurage        
• Summary 

Module: 05

• Using essential oils safely is paramount        
• Some Good News For People With High Blood Pressure        
• Dealing with poisoning and skin reactions        
• A word about using citrus oils and photosensitivity        
• Oils that must be avoided in pregnancy and nursing mothers.        
• What you should not do

Module: 06

• Introduction to the ways to apply your aromatherapy        
• A Word About Aromatherapy Baths        
• Warm and Cold Compresses        
• Roller Balls        
• Bath and body products        
• Small topical creams, oils and lotions        
• Foot Baths        
• Steam Inhalation        
• Diffusers/inhalation        
• Full body massage        
• Room sprays        
• To summarize the best ways to apply aromatherapy for the various conditions        

Module: 07

• What we are going to go through from now on        
• Let’s take a look at stress        
• A Handy List of Essential Oils For Emotional States        
• Stress and insomnia-which oils to use        
• What some studies say about helping anxiety and depression        
• Let’s use this knowledge in a practical situation        

Module: 08

• Introduction        
• How to treat acute injuries        
• How to treat chronic pain        
• Headaches        
• How to treat arthritis        
• If I had just 1 essential oil to treat pain with, it would be this one        
• A Study on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Using Lavender        
• A Study that Increased Athletic Performance With Aromatherapy        
• Bruises        
• Varicose veins        

Module: 09

• Treating swelling, edema and cellulite        

Module: 10

• Treating Respiratory Disorders        
• Treating Sinusitis        
• Treating Asthma        
• Treating Chronic Bronchitis        
• Treating Hayfever        
• Treating allergies with the big 4 essential oils        

Module: 11

• Digestive disorders in general        
• Treating nausea        
  
• Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)        
• Treating Constipation        
• Treating Weight Loss        

Module: 12

• Treating Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)        
• Treating PMS        
• Treating Menopause        

Module: 13

• In general        
• A Handy List of Essential Oils For Skin Types        
• Treating Dermatitis/Eczema        
• Studies on using sandalwood for eczema and psoriasis        
• Psoriasis        
• Using tea tree for acne        
• Hair loss and scalp issues        
• Burns        
• Athletes foot        
• Scars        
• Wrinkles/anti-aging        
• Make your own anti-aging serum        
• Stretch marks oil        
• Hand sanitiser spray        
• Congratulations!