Description: In this unit you will undertake an in-depth study of 18 essential oils, including their history, chemical constituents, actions and therapeutic use. You will also learn blending techniques, methods of application and extraction methods.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment (indicative only): This unit of study is assessed via an end of term theory exam.

Pre-requisites: Nil

Co-requisites: Nil

Description: Learn the rich benefits of essential oils for healthy skin care, specific oils for use for presenting skin conditions, make your own products in class using the appropriate carrier oil and walk away with the skills & knowledge to create and apply skin care products made from the often complex nature of aromatherapy essential oils. Course notes and recipes for client situations will be covered in this fun and engaging course.

Assessment (indicative only): This unit is assessed via an on-line quiz, written assessment and class participation.

Pre-requisites: For students studying the Professional Certificate in Clinical Aromatherapy, the following pre-requisite units of study are applicable:
•Aromatherapy Essentials

•Advanced Aromatherapy 

For those wishing to do this course as a general interest course, you may do so as a stand-alone subject and by-pass the assessment.
(Note: Academic credit for this unit of study towards the Professional Certificate is not available when the assessment process is by-passed).

Co-requisites: Nil

Description: An expansion of Aromatherapy Essentials, this unit of study considers the more exotic essential oils, advanced blending techniques, skin type analysis and the many rewarding applications of aromatherapy.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment (Indicative Only): This unit of study is assessed via a Case Study and Quiz.

Pre-requisites: Aromatherapy Essentials

Co-requisites: Nil

Description: This unit will provide you with a working knowledge of the processes of absorption, metabolism and the therapeutic and toxic effects of essential oils in humans.  In addition to looking at ways in which essential oils can enter and be metabolised in the body, you will investigate the process of essential oil production starting from photosynthesis through to manufacture and application. The chemical constituents and properties of essential oils will also be covered – the how and why they work!  

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment: This unit of study is assessed via a written assessment and on-line quiz.

Pre-requisites: Aromatherapy Essentials 

Co-requisites: Advanced Aromatherapy