Aromatherapy Distance Learning Course - Distance

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• Entry requirements
  There are no pre-requisites for this course just a basic knowledge of reading and writing in English.
• Academic title
  On successful completion, students will receive a UK Open Learning diploma
• Course description
  
  The course is designed to give you an introduction and overview to a large number of aspects of the field of Aromatherapy and provide an overview and introduction to this fascinating subject.
  
  Aromatherapy is defined as:
  
  Aromatherapy is a term used to describe the applied use of pure essential oils, often in combination with a specialised form of massage, for the purpose of improving a specific ailment, restoring energy levels, balancing the body & mind, and promoting general well-being
  
  Course Content
  
  The course covers the following syllabus:
  
  Part A:  Essentials of Aromatherapy
  
  Unit 1:  Introduction to Aromatherapy
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the basics of aromatherapy and how it works.

  
  Unit 2:  History of Aromatherapy
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand how aromatherapy evolved over the years

  
  Unit 3:  Chemical Components in Essential Oils
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the chemical components and people involved with essential oils.

  
  Unit 4:  What are Essential Oils
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand how essential oil is extracted, their uses, their effects and realise the importance of quality of essential oils.

  
  Unit 5:  The Power of Smell
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand how the sense of smell works, its importance and its effects.

  
  Unit 6:  Cautions
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand how toxicity occurs, know which essentials oils to use and avoid in pregnancy, basic guidelines using essential oils, how to deal with problems that might occur and assess any contra indications.    

  
  Unit 7:  Carrier Oils
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Know the best and commonly used carrier oils, how to correctly store carrier oils, handling carrier oils and the basics of health

  
  Unit 8:  Applying Essential Oils
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Assess the correct application of essential oils

  
  Unit 9:  Massage
  
  By the end of this unit, learns should be able to:
  

  • Understand the different effects of massage, the benefits, basic massages for face, hair and mood.

  
  Unit 10:  Symptoms
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand which essential oil is best used to treat different conditions.

  
  Unit 11:  Common Essential Oils
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the most commonly used essential oils, how they are produced and their best uses.

  
  Unit 12:  Introduction to Other Alternative Therapies
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand about herbalism, bach flowers, homeopathy, colour therapy, crystal therapy and meditation.

  
  Part B:  Human Anatomy & Physiology
  
  Unit 13:  Introduction to the Human Body
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the Human body structure, its functions, the life process and anatomical terminology

  
  Unit 14:  Cells, Tissues and Membranes
  
  By the end of this unit, learns should be able to:
  

  • Understand cell structure, body tissues and membranes

  
  Unit 15:  Skeletal System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions of the skeletal system, bone tissue, bone development and growth, classifications of bones, division of the skeleton

  
  Unit 16:  Muscular System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions of the muscular system, the structure of the skeletal muscle, muscle types and skeletal muscle groups.

  
  Unit 17:  Nervous System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions for the nervous system, nerve tissue, and organisation of the nervous system.

  
  Unit 18:  Endocrine System
  
  By the end of this unit, learns should be able to:
  

  • Understand the endocrine system, characteristics of hormones and endocrine glands. 

  
  Unit 19:  Cardiovascular System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the cardiovascular system, heart, and the blood.

  
  Unit 20:  Lymphatic System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions and the components of the lymphatic system

  
  Unit 21:  Respiratory System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the respiratory system, the mechanics of ventilation, respiratory volumes and capacities.

  
  Unit 22:  Digestive System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions of the digestive system, general structure and the different regions of the digestive system.

  
  Unit 23:  Urinary System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the functions and the components of the urinary system

  
  Unit 24:  Reproductive System
  
  By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
  

  • Understand the male and female reproductive system.

  
  How the Course is compiled
  
  Your course consists of the 24 Units, as advised above, and 12 Tutor Marked Assignments are required to be completed and sent to the college for marking. We send you the complete course by courier and you complete a series of assignments which you e-mail or post to your tutor for marking.
   

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