Explore the fundamentals of aromatherapy and the use of aromatic compounds for therapy in this free online course. Scents and fragrances extracted from essential oils can be used to create soothing environments and therapy through a process known as aromatherapy. This course is a step-by-step guide through the art and process of becoming an aromatherapist. Elevate your senses, explore methods that transcend ordinary scents, and grasp the knowledge of associated contraindications. Enroll now and learn a new skill for an alternative therapy!
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Recall the historical roots and evolution of aromatherapy • Explain the science behind aromatherapy • Relate the intricate connection between scent and emotion • Discuss essential oil chemistry and distinguish between chirality and isomers • Distinguish between different essential oil families • Explain the art of diffusion and distinguish between aromatherapy diffusers and electric diffusers • Explain the science of aromatherapy and neurotransmitters • Discuss the use of aromatherapy for stress reduction and relaxation • Identify dilution guidelines for topical application • Explain emergency response and first aid treatment in aromatherapy • Recall the distinction between aromatherapy for sleep and tranquility and aromatherapy for energy and vitality |
| Course Code | 6685 |

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