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Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation
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Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation
Safety, science, blending, and botanical wellbeing practices for personal use & professional development
Created byDeborah Casey
Last updated 6/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Students who have completed 'A taste of Aromatherapy' will continue to build their knowledge basis that underpins the practice of Aromatherapy.
- Students will learn what Aromatherapists do, they will develop a broader understanding of the history of aromatherapy
- Students will learn more about health, safety and security of essential aromatic oils, including more information about babies, toddlers and children.
- Students will learn more about blending, mixing and diluting and learn about but
- Students are introduced to other base products, butters, base oils, hydrosols in the making products section
- that demonstrates how essential oils can be used in daily well-being practices.
- Students will learn about various additional essential oils through profile and there are some profiles for students to complete.
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Course content
11 sections • 104 lectures • 5h 43m total length
Requirements
- Students are required to have enrolled onto and completed 'A taste of Aromatherapy', which is a pre-requisite course, before enrolling onto this course.
- Students who wish to progress and achieve their professional Aromatherapists Diploma will be required to have completed the following courses with us; level one body massage and diploma in body massage.
- For advancing to the next levels of learning - students will benefit from completing the Covid-19 return to work guidelines course, infection control and sepsis awareness courses in advance of recieving people for case studies, they will also require membership and insurance to practice case studies.
Description
Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation
A professionally structured introduction to aromatherapy, botanical wellbeing, and essential oil safety
Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation is a professionally structured introductory course designed to provide students with a clear, supportive, and evidence-aware grounding in aromatherapy as a botanical wellbeing practice.
Rooted in the Digital Holistic Therapist Framework, this course introduces the foundations of essential oil use through the combined lenses of plant tradition, safety, introductory science, sensory awareness, and practical application. It has been designed for beginners, holistic therapists, complementary practitioners, and wellbeing professionals who wish to develop a more confident, responsible, and professionally grounded understanding of aromatherapy from the very beginning.
Throughout the course, students will explore what aromatherapy is, where it comes from, how essential oils are produced, and how aromatic plant compounds may influence the sensory experience of wellbeing. The course also introduces the essential principles of safe use, including dilution, carrier oils, contraindications, quality awareness, and responsible preparation methods.
Students will be guided through a carefully selected beginner materia aromatica, learning how to understand essential oils not simply through trends, quick claims, or recipe culture, but as individual botanical substances with their own aromatic profiles, traditional associations, practical uses, and safety considerations. The course also supports the development of introductory blending and formulation confidence, helping students begin creating simple aromatherapy preparations for personal wellbeing and early professional application.
More than a hobby-level introduction, this training has been created to offer a strong educational foundation for those who wish to use aromatherapy thoughtfully, ethically, and with greater professional awareness.
As the first stage in the Digital Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Pathway, this course supports students in beginning to develop the knowledge, confidence, and foundational competence needed for deeper botanical study and future progression into more advanced aromatherapy education.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for students who are looking for a clear, professional, and well-structured introduction to aromatherapy.
It is suitable for:
Beginners who want to learn how to use essential oils safely and confidently
Holistic and complementary therapists wishing to expand their professional knowledge
Massage therapists, reflexologists, and wellbeing practitioners seeking a botanical foundation
Students preparing for future professional aromatherapy study
Individuals interested in plant-based wellbeing who want more than informal or hobby-level learning
No previous aromatherapy experience is required.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the history, purpose, and foundational principles of aromatherapy
Explore how essential oils are produced and how aromatic compounds are derived from plants
Develop a beginner understanding of aromatic plant chemistry and the role of scent in wellbeing practice
Learn the principles of safe use, including dilution, contraindications, carrier oils, and responsible application
Study a carefully selected range of foundational essential oils through beginner materia aromatica
Build confidence in blending, formulation, and simple product preparation
Begin applying aromatherapy within a more reflective, evidence-aware, and professionally grounded framework
Why Study This Course
There are many aromatherapy courses available, but not all provide a strong educational foundation.
Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation has been created to offer something more structured, thoughtful, and professionally aligned. This course combines:
Botanical tradition
Modern safety standards
Introductory science
Practical learning
Reflective professional development
Aromatherapy Archive
Students access original course content which includes:
interactive demonstration video
power point video presentation
Rather than simply teaching recipes or repeating quick claims, this course supports students in developing a deeper and more responsible understanding of essential oils as part of botanical wellbeing practice.
It is designed not only to help students feel inspired, but also informed, safe, and grounded in what they are learning.
Professional Progression & Next Steps
This course forms the first stage of the Digital Holistic Therapist Aromatherapy Pathway, offering students a supportive and professionally positioned entry point into deeper botanical study.
Following completion of this course, students may wish to continue into:
Botanical Aromatherapy Level 2 – Intermediate Practice
Botanical Aromatherapy Level 3 – Advanced & Professional Application
As students progress through the pathway, they will continue building their knowledge of:
essential oils
botanical formulation
practical application
practitioner thinking
professional integration
Level 1 is where the foundation begins.
Begin Your Aromatherapy Foundation
Whether you are studying for personal wellbeing, professional development, or future practitioner training, Botanical Aromatherapy Level 1 – Foundation offers a clear and supportive place to begin.
This course invites you to explore aromatherapy through the combined lenses of plant wisdom, practical safety, sensory awareness, and structured learning, helping you build confidence in a way that is both meaningful and professionally grounded.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in health, natural and holistic approaches for personal health and well-being, for supporting their family, friends and loved ones
- Students who are seeking a progressive approach to learning, that supports in class study and attendance, or wishes to attend and attain the Calm Oasis Holistic Therapy course providers based upon successful completion of all course criteria at the professional level of training.