Aromatherapy QLS Level 3

Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment using aromatic essential oils from natural plant extracts to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit, enhancing both physical and emotional health. You may have also heard of it as essential oil therapy. The practice of aromatherapy has been occurring for thousands of years, as it was used in ancient cultures in China, India, Egypt, and others. You will explore the history of aromatherapy in this course, before understanding how it works in healing and the recent trends in aromatherapy. The course will also cover the use of essential oils, aura and chakras, carrier oils, spiritual aromatherapy, and blending procedures. As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in Aromatherapy, this course is ideal for those aspiring to achieve a career as an aromatherapist but want to make sure it’s right for them.

Course Content

Unit 1 Introduction to aromatherapy

• History of aromatherapy
• Role of aromatherapy
• Aromatherapeutic terminology
• Methods of extraction and sourcing of essences and oils

Unit 2 Anatomy

• Physiological and psychological effects of aromatherapy massage
• Benefits of aromatherapy on different body systems
• Essential oils

Unit 3 Safety

• Contra-actions that may result from treatment
• Cautions that may restrict or prevent treatment
• Safety

Unit 4 Blending

• Chemical constituents of essences
• Dilution and blending techniques
• The uses, applications and origins of essences, fixed carrier oils and other media

Unit 5 The treatment

• Consultation techniques
• Professional aromatherapeutic treatments
• Characteristics of an appropriate consultation
• Aromatherapy techniques used in conjunction with reflexology treatments
• Professional codes of conduct

Unit 6 Aftercare and reflection

• The effectiveness and results of aromatherapeutic treatments
• Reflective practice and its relevance to the aromatherapist
• Maintaining treatment records