| Course Objective: |
• Student has an understanding
of the history, development and definition of
Aromatherapy and the holistic approach
• Define briefly other therapies: homeopathy,
reflexology, reiki /spirtual healing, yoga/meditation,
acupressure etc
• Student will have knowledge and use of
40 essential oils – method of extraction,
characteristic, therapeutic effects, country of
origin, chemical constituents, safety precaution,
contraindications.
• Student will acquire the knowledge of
blending and danger of over-dosage
• Knowledge of First aid and Business
• Student will be proficient in applying
aromatherapy massage – scalp, face and body
• Practice good Aromatherapy massage technique
and observe the contraindication.
• Perform client consultation and plan treatments |
| Course Syllabus: |
Essential oils :
Study 40 essential oils – common name and
botanical name, method of extraction, characteristics,
therapeutic effects, precaution; an understanding
of blending of essential oils to safe levels as
specified; methods of application for massage,
compress, bath, vapourisers, inhalations etc;
chemical constituents of essential oils; effect
of carrier oils to the skin correct storage of
essential oils and carrier oils; the effect of
essential oils on all systems of the body.
Practical :
Efficient preparation of the workplace, hygiene,
consultation procedures, recording keeping, professional
image, listening skill and relaxation techniques;
client assessments and consultation; recognize
common ailments and contraindications aromatherapy;
client handling before and during consultation
and before and during and after treatment; suitable
selection and blending of essential oils in appropriate
carrier oils; perform Aromatherapy massage of
body, face and scalp;
Core Subjects:
professional ethics, first aid and salon safety,
hygiene and sterilization, client handling and
business studies the examination will contain
questions on the core subjects syllabus.
Massage:
Client consultation, knowledge of contraindication,
draping procedures, hygiene procedures. Know the
massage technique application and the area that
is worked on. Knowledge of infrared its uses and
precaution. |
