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Gentle Touch Aromatherapy
Level 3 |
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Gentle Touch Aromatherapy Programme |
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| Programme level |
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3 |
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| Duration of learning programme
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11 weeks x 10 hours* |
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| Total number of learning hours per programme |
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110** |
* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no
terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible
distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that
our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows
our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their
lifestyle or work commitments.
** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant
upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you
grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end
of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and
returned to your personal tutor.
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Module Title |
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The History of Aromatherapy |
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Brief Overview of the Systems of the Body |
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How Essential Oils Work (Part 1) |
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How Essential Oils Work (Part 2) |
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The Production & Chemical Make-up of Essential Oils |
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Creative Blending and Beauty Usage |
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Stress! Its Causes and Cures |
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Aromatherapy In The Home & Garden |
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Case Histories & How They Help |
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| 10 |
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Aromatherapy For Those With Special Needs |
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Module 1 – The History of Aromatherapy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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| LO1 |
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Introduce aromatherapy, how it originated in Egypt and ways it interacts
with the body |
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| LO2 |
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Examine the different oils, contra-indications of massage and safety
precautions practitioners should take |
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| LO3 |
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Discuss why great care should be taken when working with oils. Give
examples |
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| LO4 |
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Summarise five contraindications of massage |
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Module 2 -
Brief Overview of the Systems of the Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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| LO1 |
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Examine the anatomy and physiology of the human body |
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| LO2 |
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Identify six systems of the body |
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| LO3 |
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Describe where the liver is located |
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| LO4 |
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Define how many kidneys there are in the human body |
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Module 3 -
How Essential Oils Work (Part 1).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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Describe how essential oils work, their affects on different systems and
methods of absorption |
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| LO2 |
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Analyse how the respiratory system is affected by essential oils |
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| LO3 |
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Describe how aromatherapy can help the ‘vicious circle’ syndrome of the
male |
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Module 4 -
How Essential Oils Work (Part 2).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Examine the heart discussing the oils used in the treatment of
circulatory, muscle and joint problems |
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Identify the brain, immune and
nervous systems and detail methods in which essential oils can be
applied |
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| LO3 |
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Summarise how the lymphatic system benefits from massage |
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| LO4 |
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Explain where you would find neurons and glial cells |
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Module 5 -
The Production & Chemical Make-up of Essential Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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Evaluate the chemical make-up of individual oils and discuss various
methods of distillation |
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Discuss why some essential oils are distilled twice |
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Examine why the industrial method of oil production no longer includes
enfleurage |
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Analyse what makes an essential oil ‘toxic’ |
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Module 6 -
Creative Blending and Beauty Usage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Discuss the various aspects of blending essential oils |
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| LO2 |
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Examine in detail aromatic beauty care |
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| LO3 |
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Explain what must be taken into consideration when blending oils |
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| LO4 |
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Summarise the following skin types:
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Module 7 -
Stress! Its Causes and Cures.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Analyse stress, its causes, effects and reduction |
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Evaluate the concept of Yin and Yang |
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Explain what a Meridian is and discuss how it affects the human body |
Module 8 - Aromatherapy In The Home & Garden.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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| LO1 |
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Describe how we can use plants and trees to create a therapeutic garden |
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Describe the sort of plant you would choose for a window box or planter |
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Identify the various aromas that top, middle and base notes emit |
Module 9 -
Case Histories & How They Help.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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| LO1 |
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Discuss your views on Case History No.3 |
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Compare your observations
against theirs |
Module 10 - Aromatherapy For Those With Special Needs.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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| LO1 |
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Evaluate how aromatherapy can be of assistance to those with physical,
emotional or mental needs |
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Analyse the different ailments aromatherapy can relieve in pets and give
suggested treatment |
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| LO3 |
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Summarise the interactive sequence for people handicapped by learning
difficulties |
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| LO4 |
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Describe how you would settle a kitten into your home |
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