For centuries, essential oils have been used in aromatherapy for their amazing healing properties. If you are interested in aromatherapy and are aware of the therapeutical uses of essential oils, this Diploma in Aromatherapy is a perfect choice for you. After successful completion of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge of using aromatherapy essential oils to treat the physical and emotional health conditions of your clients or loved ones.
This Diploma in Aromatherapy course is meant to give you a detailed tour of the fascinating world of essential oils and aromatherapy. Throughout this aromatherapy course, you’ll learn how to combine the best essential oils with the most effective carrier oils to get the best clinical results.
Enrol now and learn the incredible healing benefits of essential oils and their best use in aromatherapy.
Highlights of the Diploma in Aromatherapy:
- Get a sweeping overview of aromatherapy and essential oils
- Learn where certain plants produce essential oils
- Understand the dilution rates and familiarise with the best carrier oils for treating skin conditions and small areas
- Familiarise with the various beneficial uses of lavender and learn how to treat bites and stings with this most versatile essential oil
- Understand how aromatherapy affects our physical and emotional well-being
- Familiarise with the various ways of extracting essential oils
- Understand the important safety measures of essential oils
- Expand your knowledge of the various ways of applying aromatherapy
- Familiarise with various physical conditions and disorders and learn how to treat them with aromatherapy
- Get a handy list of essential oils for various skin types
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Diploma in Aromatherapy is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Course Curriculum
| Module: 01 | |||
| Welcome to my course | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Before we start | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is aromatherapy? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Where do plants have essential oils? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Why does the cost of essential oils vary so much? | 00:02:00 | ||
| What to look for when buying essential oils | 00:06:00 | ||
| How essential oils can be adulterated | 00:04:00 | ||
| I just bought some adulterated essential oils | 00:04:00 | ||
| Storing your essential oils | 00:02:00 | ||
| Best carrier oils for skin conditions and small areas | 00:03:00 | ||
| Dilution rates | 00:07:00 | ||
| What are think are the best carrier oils for massage | 00:03:00 | ||
| What on earth do these words mean? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module: 02 | |||
| If I only had lavender oil, what can I do with it? | 00:08:00 | ||
| A quick word about using lavender oil neat | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating bites and stings with lavender | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lots of great ways to use lavender in your daily life. | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module: 03 | |||
| How does aromatherapy affect our minds and bodies? | 00:07:00 | ||
| What is the quickest base to get the oils absorbed into our bloodstreams? | 00:02:00 | ||
| How to increase your absorption rate even more | 00:01:00 | ||
| The garlic test | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module: 04 | |||
| What you will learn in this section | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Steam and Water Distillation process | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cold expression | 00:01:00 | ||
| Solvent extraction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Carbon dioxide extraction | 00:01:00 | ||
| Enfleurage | 00:01:00 | ||
| Summary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module: 05 | |||
| Using essential oils safely is paramount | 00:01:00 | ||
| Some Good News For People With High Blood Pressure | 00:01:00 | ||
| Dealing with poisoning and skin reactions | 00:06:00 | ||
| A word about using citrus oils and photosensitivity | 00:03:00 | ||
| Oils that must be avoided in pregnancy and nursing mothers. | 00:01:00 | ||
| What you should not do | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module: 06 | |||
| Introduction to the ways to apply your aromatherapy | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Word About Aromatherapy Baths | 00:02:00 | ||
| Warm and Cold Compresses | 00:04:00 | ||
| Roller Balls | 00:02:00 | ||
| Bath and body products | 00:01:00 | ||
| Small topical creams, oils and lotions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Foot Baths | 00:01:00 | ||
| Steam Inhalation | 00:01:00 | ||
| Diffusers/inhalation | 00:01:00 | ||
| Full body massage | 00:01:00 | ||
| Room sprays | 00:01:00 | ||
| To summarize the best ways to apply aromatherapy for the various conditions | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module: 07 | |||
| What we are going to go through from now on | 00:01:00 | ||
| Let’s take a look at stress | 00:02:00 | ||
| A Handy List Of essential Oils For Emotional States | 00:01:00 | ||
| Stress and insomnia-which oils to use | 00:07:00 | ||
| What some studies say about helping anxiety and depression | 00:03:00 | ||
| Let’s use this knowledge in a practical situation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module: 08 | |||
| Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
| How to treat acute injuries | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to treat chronic pain | 00:03:00 | ||
| Headaches | 00:02:00 | ||
| How to treat arthritis | 00:04:00 | ||
| If I had just 1 essential oil to treat pain with, it would be this one | 00:01:00 | ||
| A 2018 Study on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Using Lavender | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Study that increased Athletic Performance With Aromatherapy | 00:01:00 | ||
| Bruises | 00:02:00 | ||
| Varicose veins | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module: 09 | |||
| Treating swelling, edema and cellulite | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module: 10 | |||
| Treating Respiratory Disorders | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating Sinusitis | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating Asthma | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating Chronic Bronchitis | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating Hayfever | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating allergies with the big 4 essential oils | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module: 11 | |||
| Digestive disorders in general | 00:03:00 | ||
| Treating nausea | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treating Constipation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating Weight Loss | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module: 12 | |||
| Treating Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating PMS | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating Menopause | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module: 13 | |||
| In general | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Handy List Of essential Oils For Skin Types | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treating Dermatitis/Eczema | 00:02:00 | ||
| Studies on using sandalwood for eczema and psoriasis | 00:01:00 | ||
| Psoriasis | 00:02:00 | ||
| Using tea tree for acne | 00:02:00 | ||
| Hair loss and scalp issues | 00:02:00 | ||
| Burns | 00:03:00 | ||
| Athletes foot | 00:02:00 | ||
| Scars | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wrinkles/anti-aging | 00:02:00 | ||
| Make your own anti-aging serum | 00:01:00 | ||
| Stretch marks oil | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hand sanitizer spray | 00:01:00 | ||
| Congratulations! | 00:01:00 | ||
| Additional Resources | |||
| Resources: Diploma in Aromatherapy | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
- £25.00
- 1 year
- Intermediate
- Number of Units93
- Number of Quizzes0
- 3 hours, 23 minutes