Learn the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of essential oils in aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is a complementary and alternative therapy that uses essential oils to promote both physical and psychological health. It is often used in conjunction with massage, meditation, and other therapies to achieve healing.
Aromatherapy has gained in popularity in recent years, and clinical aromatherapy (the use of specific essential oils for the prevention and treatment of health conditions) is being incorporated into treatment plans by naturopathic physicians, medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed massage therapists, and licensed acupuncturists as well as other health care providers.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing, the methods of essential oil extraction and application, the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach, the research about using aromatherapy for specific conditions, contraindications regarding the use aromatherapy, and the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs.
(2.5 contact hours)
Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/15/2026
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Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
This course helps learners understand the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of common essential oils used in aromatherapy.
- Introduction
- Historical Perspective
- How Are Essential Oils Absorbed Into the Body
- Methods of Extraction
- Methods of Application
- Aromatherapy in Clinical Settings
- Clinical Effects of Essential Oils: A Body Systems Approach
- Aromatherapy for Specific Clinical Conditions
- Safety Issues and Contraindications in Aromatherapy Use
- Training and Education for Aromatherapists
- Essential Oil Monographs
- Summary
What you will learn
- Define aromatherapy
- Describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing
- Describe how essential oils are absorbed into the body
- Examine methods of essential oil extraction
- Describe methods of essential oil application
- Describe the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach
- Examine evidence-based clinical research regarding the use of aromatherapy for specific conditions
- Discuss safety issues and contraindications in aromatherapy use
- Discuss training and education for aromatherapists
- Describe the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs
How you will benefit
- Increase skills/knowledge related to aromatherapy
- Provide increased career opportunities related to aromatherapy as a healing modality
- Provide continuing education in aromatherapy
- Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena
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