Schedule

Aromatherapy (AR1) – Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm – 3:00 pm

Introduction

Sometimes called essential oil therapy, Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. It entails the use of essential oils and carrier oils therapeutically, to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health.

Motivation

This course is designed to develop the participants with the knowledge and skills to equip them with the tools necessary enabling them to develop marketable skills, become employable, encourage entrepreneurial development and the use of best practices. 

Participants will be exposed to both theory and practical techniques, different types of materials/resources and equipment used in Aromatherapy.   

Objectives 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills and techniques required to become an Aromatherapist either professionally or on a personal level. 

At the end of this course, participants should be able to: 

• Identify the history and background of aromatherapy  
• Identify essential oils, learn how essential oils work and how to handle them safely
• Learn how to use essential oils by beginning to blend and create recipes
• Identify carrier oils and describe how they work
• Be prepared to make your own scents
• Identify ways to add aromatherapy to various parts of your life and make your life healthier and more fragrant

Entry Requirements  

Individuals interested in participating must be fifteen (15) years and over and have the following:

1. Two (2) valid forms of picture Identification (Identification Card / Passport / Driver’s Permit).
2. A digital device and internet access for virtual learning.

 Course Structure 

Course Modules

• Module 1:   Introduction to Aromatherapy/ Tools and Equipment/ Health & Safety
• Module 2:  Disinfectants & Sterilization / Basic Production Methods
• Module 3:  Exploring Essential Oils and Hydrosols – Methods of Application and Use
• Module 4:  Exploring Base Oils
• Module 5: Safety and Essential Oils
• Module 6: Basic Massage Techniques for Face, Hands and Feet
• Module 7:  Small Entrepreneur Development- Financial Management of Small Business
• Module 8:  Final Evaluation/Assessment Assignment/ Blending and Creating Base Oils
• Module 9:  Prepare and Demonstrate Oils for Massage / Resources
• Module 10: Final Evaluation/Assessment – Presentation of Portfolio/Videos

N.B. Each Module consists of two (2) classes/ four (4) hours

Course Cost

Tuition is free of charge, but trainees are required to provide their own training materials and equipment.

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Assessment Structure  

A model of continuous in-course assessment coupled with a final assessment project is proposed for this course. Trainees will be assessed at different intervals over the training period as continuous assessment is focused to reduce anxiety with respect to the finality of testing. This assessment method, therefore, enhances learning since trainees will be able to remediate weaknesses before each module ends.