Structure

Introduction to Aromatherapy History

Curative Powers of Smell, Limbic Lobe and Olfactory Pathway

The Cells and Tissues, The Skin

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Endocrine System

Digestive System

Lymphatic System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Essential Oil, Extraction, Mixing and Blending

Carrier Oils

Directory of Essential Oils

Tables of Essential Oils

The Subtle Body

Stress and Aromatherapy

Client Consultation

Massage

Massage (cont)

Starting your Business

Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Introduction to Aromatherapy History.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Summarise your understanding of Aromatherapy.

Describe the following: Chi, Yin and Yang

Module 2 – Curative Powers of Smell, Limbic Lobe and Olfactory Pathway.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the five main parts of the brain, briefly describing the cerebrum.

Describe the skin briefly.

Identify four functions of the skin.

Summarise the structure of the skin relating to the following layers: Dermis, Epidermis

Discuss which system of the body controls the secretion of sweat.

Introduce the ‘nail’ and its functions.

Module 4 – Skeletal System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the general structure of a bone and list functions performed by these parts.

Explore the four major categories of bones.

Define some of the common anatomical terms associated with the skeletal system.

Explore the vertebral column (spine).

Discuss the functions of the thorax.

Module 5 – Muscular System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify and describe the locations of major skeletal muscles.

Explain how the positions of skeletal muscles are related to the movements they produce and how muscles interact to produce these movements.

List three types of muscle tissue.

List the parts of a muscle fibre and the function performed by each part.

Distinguish between a muscle’s origin and its insertion.

Module 6 – Nervous System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the general structure of a neuron.

Name the major parts of the brain and describe the function of each part.

Name the cranial nerves and list their major functions.

Distinguish between the parasympathetic and sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

Module 7 – Endocrine System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the characteristics of the major endocrine glands.

Describe the general functions of the hormones secreted by endocrine glands.

Explain the 28-day menstrual cycle in females.

Explore the various diabetic conditions and processes.

Module 8 – Special Senses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the structure of the eye.

Explain the function of the eye.

Describe the structure of the ear.

Explain the function of the ear.

Module 9 – Digestive System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name and describe the essential foodstuffs needed on a daily basis.

Describe the general function of the various digestive organs.

Describe the functions of the liver.

Describe the structure of the alimentary canal wall.

Explain how the contents of the alimentary canal are mixed and moved.

Discuss the swallowing mechanism.

Module 10 – Respiratory System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the functions of the key organs of the respiratory system.

Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and the blood.

Identify some of the common disorders of the respiratory system.

Module 11 – Circulatory System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the primary functions of the blood.

Name and describe the locations of the major parts of the heart and discuss the functions of each part.

Explore the notion of blood circulation within the human body.

Module 12 – Lymphatic System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the general function of the lymphatic system.

Explore a lymph node and its major functions.

Discuss the functions of the thymus.

Describe the functions of the spleen.

Module 13 – Urinary System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name the organs of the urinary system and list the general functions.

Describe the location and structure of the kidneys.

List the functions of the kidneys.

Describe a nephron and explain the function of its major parts.

Describe the structure of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Module 14 – Reproductive System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name the parts of the male reproductive system and describe the functions of each part.

Name the parts of the female reproductive system and discuss the functions of each part.

Review the structure of the mammary glands.

Module 15 – Essential Oil, Extraction, Mixing and Blending.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the recognized home of the essential oil industry and show why these oils are different from others.

Discuss how essential oils penetrate the skin and how long it takes.

Evaluate three methods of obtaining an essential oil.

List the three sections of essential oils relating to evaporation with an explanation of each.

Describe the utensils that are required when mixing oils.

Module 16 – Carrier Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse what a carrier oils is.

List five of the carrier oils giving an explanation of each.

Discuss two specialised carrier oils giving descriptions of each.

Identify four top, middle and base note oils.

Module 17 – Directory of Essential Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe how long the effects of top, base and middle notes generally last.

Summarise which is the most versatile of all oils and name two which are very expensive.

Introduce the term ‘contra-indication’ and give two examples where this term would apply.

Module 18 – Tables of Essential Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify a suitable remedy using up to three oils for the following conditions: Alopecia, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Dermatitis, Earache, Menopause, Migraine

Module 19 – The Subtle Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Summarise how many subtle bodies there are and state what they are called.

Introduce the Etheric body.

Define the Astral body.

Describe the functions of the Chakra system.

Judge how many meridians are found in the body and show which meridian pairs with the small intestine.

Module 21 – Client Consultation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

List all the contra-indications to Aromatherapy massage.

Describe the process of centering yourself and why this is important.

Summarise the benefits of Aromatherapy massage.

Module 22 – Massage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify briefly the meaning of massage and explain why you should oil the body.

Discuss what Effleurage massage is and how you would apply it to the client.

Introduce Petrissage massage and show the method of application.

Analyse the functions of the Bladder Meridian.

Module 24 – Starting your Business.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss the setting up of your therapy practice as a business opportunity.