| 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
60 essential oils – method of extraction,
characteristic, therapeutic effects, and country
of origin, chemical constituents, safety precaution,
and contraindications.
• Student will acquire the knowledge of
blending and danger of over-dosage
• Knowledge of First aid and Business Awareness
• 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 design
a treatment plan
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| Course Syllabus: |
Essential oils :
Study 60 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
Aromatherapy 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. |
