"Aromatherapy Course NCFE Level 3"

Student Profile

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Aromatherapy Healing techniques. No prior knowledge is required.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to:

Introduce the development and practice of aromatherapy from its origins to modern day use and application

Explain the chemical composition of carrier oils used in aromatherapy treatments

Investigate the extraction use and effect of essential oils

Demonstrate the importance of the sense of smell to aromatherapy treatments

Explain the limitations, contra indications and toxicities associated wit essential oils

Present guidelines for the use of essential oils

Demonstrate methods of application and use of essential oils

Explain a range of complimentary therapies commonly use in conjunction with aromatherapy

Accreditation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework
(NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education,
Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

Assessment

Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 120 hours of study to complete.

Pack/Course Contents

· Studyguide
· Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
· Self-assessment activities
· Assignments
· Tutor support
· Assignment marking & feedback
· Accreditation

The course is divided into six study units as follows:

Unit 1 Introduction to Aromatherapy

· What is a aromatherapy
· How does it work?

History of Aromatherapy.

· Historical development of aromatherapy since 3000 BC
· Aromatherapy today

Unit 2 Chemical Components in Essential Oils

· Acids
· Alcohols
· Aldehydes
· Esters
· Hydrocarbons
· Teripins
· Lactones
· Phenols
· Ketones
· Ethers
· Oxides

What are Essential Oils

· understanding how essential oil is extracted
· The uses for essential oils
· The effects of essential oils
· The importance of quality of essential oils

Unit 3 The Power of Smell

· How the sense of smell works
· The importance of smell
· The effects of smell

Unit 4 Cautions

· how toxicity occurs
· which essential oils to use and avoid in pregnancy
· contra indications, including ones in people with learning difficulties.
· The basic guidelines in using essential oils and how to deal with any problems that may occur

Unit 5 Carrier Oils

· commonly used carrier oils to carry and dilute massage oil.
· correct storage for carrier and essential oils.
· Handling carrier and essential oils.
· Health and safety issues.
· Brief descriptions of carrier oils.

Applying Essential Oils

· Inhalation
· Bathing
· Compress
· Massage

Massage

· the different effects of massage
· the benefits of massage
· Make up basic massage oil for face, hair, moods and use in the home using basic recipes.
· a basic Knowledge of Reflexology.

Symptoms

· Emotional Symptoms
· Physical symptoms
· Prohibited essential oils

Common Essential Oils

· Cedar wood
· Chamomile
· Clary sage
· Cypress
· Eucalyptus
· Frankincense
· Geranium
· Juniper
· Lavender
· Lemon
· Marjoram
· Mint
· Orange
· Rosewood
· Sandalwood
· Tangerine
· Tea tree
· Ylang Ylang

Unit 6 Introduction to Other Alternative Therapies

· Herbalism
· Bach Flowers
· Homeopathy
· Colour Therapy, including Chakras
· Crystal Therapy
· Meditation, including Yin and Yang

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