AROMA 303 Aromatherapy II prepares students for professional aromatherapy applications through a thorough exploration of essential oil materia medica and practice developing evidence-based aromatherapy support plans. This course also examines toxicology issues related to essential oils and aromatherapy, discussing important safety concerns, and best practices for working with low therapeutic margin essential oils. Student practice creating essential oil blend formulas, creating and using aromatherapy preparations, and analyzing the therapeutic properties of these formulas. Students practice researching an aromatherapy topic and communicating information found in aromatherapy research. This class is highly informative and students leave with ready to apply aromatherapy knowledge and skills.
Identify, discuss, and safely use the organic or wildcrafted essential oils studied, including: Botanical information, identification, sources, historical uses, parts used, cultivation, harvesting, production, characteristics, active constituents, therapeutic actions, medicinal uses, evidence-based uses, household uses, perfumery, recommended doses, cautions and contraindications, regulatory status, and formulas.
Create lifestyle plans and aromatherapy programs to support optimal health.
Identify, describe, and discuss appropriate and safe uses of a full range of administrative methods for the oils studied.
Demonstrate the ability to write a case study and case report on aromatherapy.
Discuss the concepts in evaluating the validity of aromatherapy research.
Demonstrate the ability to perform and write an effective Research Review.
Identify the components of a research paper and the process involved.
Distinguish between a research paper and an opinion paper.
Build on skills acquired in Aroma 203 and continue to learn to interpret and evaluate aromatherapy research.
Understand and discuss research methodology such as research hypothesis, methods of study, variables, measurement of outcomes, placebo effect, control groups, and double blind studies.
Utilize clinical experiences to direct one’s on-going professional education.
Required Course Pack:
The AROMA Case Study Companion Kit II includes the following certified organic or sustainably wildcrafted essential oils:
This kit also contains the following experiential learning supplies:
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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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