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Science of Aromatherapy - (5 CEC)

Learn the science & chemistry of aromatherapy & how to safely use essential oils for everyday health
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (29 ratings)
140 students
Created by Cheryl Whitten,BA, CA
Last updated 8/2020
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • The basics of aromatherapy, including science & chemistry, safety and contraindications, clinical applications, and personal use

Requirements

  • A keen interest in essential oils

Description

After completing this course, you will come away with the skills to use aromatherapy and essential oils for physical and emotional health for yourself, in a clinical setting, and your loved ones.

Cheryl is a Clinical Aromatherapist, member of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, 15 years professional experience and 18 years of personal experience. She has completed research on aromatherapy and stress reduction and presented the research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta annual conference. Her work will be published in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapists.

Most information available on aromatherapy is confusing and conflicting, produced by untrained individuals, and leaves us feeling skeptical. Bust through those challenges with this course. Learn the science & chemistry of aromatherapy, safety guidelines, drug interactions, contraindications, and botanical profiles of 10 most popular essential oils.

Confidently incorporate essential oils into your practice with your clients.

You will be able to use your new knowledge of aromatherapy to understand essential oils and:

  • drug interactions

  • allergies & allergic reactions

  • pregnancy & breastfeeding

  • children

  • epilepsy

  • bleeding disorders

  • general safety guidelines

  • topical application

  • inhalation

  • ingestion & its controversies

  • chemistry, main uses, and contraindications of the 10 most popular essential oils

Once you have completed this aromatherapy course, you will be able to confidently apply your skills to:

  • understand common contraindications and safety guidelines

  • choose & eliminate appropriate essential oils from protocols

  • create a synergy & method of application

  • choose a carrier oil

  • properly dilute essential oils

  • create a massage blend

  • research aromatherapy and understand the scientific applications

This aromatherapy course is packed full of PDF files for you to download, quizzes, and so much more!

Full instructor support for any questions you may have.

On completion of this course you will receive a certificate of completion, which can be submitted to the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada for 5 Continuing Competency credits for online/distance learning.

Who this course is for:

  • People, and professionals, interested in essential oils and want to know how to safely use aromatherapy in a clinic setting or at home, based on information from a trained Clinical Aromatherapist and from scientific information on essential oils

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner essential oil users
  • Beginner essential oil users in massage therapy
  • Massage therapists
  • Yoga teachers
  • Physiotherapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Therapists
  • Health Professional

Course content

9 sections • 39 lectures • 4h 58m total length

  • Preview03:27
  • Preview09:29
  • Quiz
    1 question

  • Preview03:29
  • Properties of Essential Oils
    08:06
  • Essential Oil Extractions
    13:03
  • History of Essential Oils
    07:35
  • Quiz
    4 questions

  • Chemistry of Essential Oils
    03:58
  • Terpenes
    07:39
  • Oxygenated Compounds
    11:55
  • Chemotypes
    03:41
  • Quiz
    4 questions

  • How Essential Oils Work In the Body
    08:51
  • Topical Application
    17:43
  • Inhalation
    08:44
  • Ingestion
    11:50
  • Quiz
    5 questions

  • General Safety & Usage Considerations
    09:35
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
    15:54
  • Children
    14:00
  • Epilepsy & Bleeding
    07:58
  • Dilution & Photosensitivity
    10:19
  • Higher Risk Essential Oils
    03:27
  • Allergies & Allergic Reactions
    14:15
  • Drug Interactions
    05:55
  • Quality
    11:51
  • Quiz
    5 questions

  • Lavender
    07:04
  • Lemon
    05:21
  • Eucalyptus globulus
    03:52
  • Peppermint
    04:48
  • Lemongrass
    04:05
  • Frankincense
    06:56
  • Rosemary
    04:45
  • Tea Tree
    02:51
  • Clary Sage
    04:03
  • Orange
    03:32
  • Quiz
    9 questions

  • Assessing & Creating A Client Protocol
    18:51
  • Self-Assessment & Creating a Personal Protocol
    06:13
  • Practice Activity 1
    6 questions
  • Practice Activity 2
    5 questions
  • Practice Activity 3
    4 questions

  • Licenses & Regulations
    07:24

  • Congratulations! You've completed the course!
    05:06
  • How To Request Your Course Certificate
    00:11
  • Completion Swag
    00:43

Instructor

Cheryl Whitten,BA, CA
Clinical Aromatherapist
Cheryl Whitten,BA, CA
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 29 Reviews
  • 140 Students
  • 1 Course

Cheryl Whitten is a Clinical Aromatherapist, professional writer, speaker, and entrepreneur She specializes in teaching women and families how to harness the power of nature to take charge of their health and the health of their children. Cheryl graduated Athabasca University with a Bachelor of Arts With Distinction in English Literature and studied aromatherapy with Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies. She conducted research on stress reduction and aromatherapy and presented the research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta conference. Her work will appear in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy. Cheryl has been in the industry for 15 years and has used essential oils personally for 18 years. Her greatest accomplishment is raising three hippy children whose first medicinal choices are essential oils.

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