AROMA 203 Aromatherapy I focuses on how essential oils and aromatherapy create effects in important body systems. This class examines the process of the sense of smell, and how smelling essential oils can create whole body effects by interacts with the nervous and endocrine systems Students will learn how the effects of aromatherapy are studied in research. Students will learn how to create aromatherapy support plans for clients, friends, or family, enhancing their confidence to create safe and effective aromatherapy preparations. Students will practice preparing and using aromatherapy preparations for therapeutic applications to support specific body systems, using essential oils studied in the AROMA 101 Introduction to Aromatherapy course. This is an empowering skill building course for anyone working with essential oils for personal or professional use.
Describe and discuss aromatherapy, including its historical basis
Locate, review, and discuss current research using provided online full-text reference materials and databases
Define valid research
Demonstrate ways to locate currently developing essential oil and applied research
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of a research study
Apply research methodology and terminology
Have a basic ability of how to read a research paper
Identify the components of a research paper and the process involved
Identify and discuss the anatomy and physiology of the olfactory, skin, and muscular systems, and the influence of aromatic molecules on each
Assess essential oil quality and be able to describe the primary production methods of essential oils
Discuss how essential oils interact on physical and emotional levels
Understand the chemistry of essential oils and the physiological effect and pathway of individual chemical components
Compose aromatherapy blends for therapeutic purposes, perfumery, cosmetics, and soap making
Use a full range of methods of administration; one module is devoted to massage
Locate clinical scientific studies examining the use of essential oils
Required Course Pack:
The AROMA Case Study Companion Kit I includes the following experiential learning supplies:
This Practical Lab kit also includes the following certified organic or sustainably wildcrafted essential oils:
Note, all essential oils are 5 ml bottles unless otherwise indicated:
Required Textbooks:
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.
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