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Online Class: Aromatherapy 101

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Discover the Powerful Effects of Aroma

IACET Authorized Provider Enroll today! This is a self-paced, continuing education, online course with instructor. You have 6 months to complete.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Course (no Certificate)   =   $35.00
Course with CEU Certificate*   =   $60.00
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Instructor Cathleen Glenn has developed a course to share her love of aromatherapy with anyone who wants to learn how to bring more fragrance into their lives. This self-paced instructor-led course will give clear and simple steps to demystify jargon and bring aromatherapy products and procedures into your everyday routine. In addition, the instructor is always available to answer questions and help with any concerns.

Students will learn how the oils were discovered and developed, where to obtain essential oils, how to blend and store oil and carrier oils, how to use the oils in complexion and skin products, compresses, massage therapy, fragrancing a home and so much more. If you've always had a desire to create healthful alternatives to all the chemically laden commercial beauty products please join this course.

 
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Aromatherapy Course Description

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets of how to blend ingredients and make your own bath and massage oils, or hand and face lotions, or room refreshers and potpourri? Then this is the class for you!
 
This is a self-paced beginner's course demystifying aromatherapy and showing you many ways to add fragrance to your life. You'll gain enough knowledge to start trying some simple blends and the courage to experiment with creating your own unique blends. You'll learn ways to add fragrance to your life, you'll learn a little about the plants and the history; you'll learn what exactly are these things called essential oils and carrier oils; you'll learn how to dilute and blend; you'll learn where to buy the oils and supplies; and you'll learn the correct way to measure and blend. Plus, we'll go into safety and storage issues and you'll be given many recipes for beginning concoctions.
 
If you're interested in alternative medicine, cooking (sensory recipes), gardening, cosmetics, your home environment, starting down the road to becoming an aromatherapist, or adding to your salon or spa business, you'll find a treasure load of information in this course.
 
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what aromatherapy is and how it is useful.
  • Identify essential oils and describe how they work.
  • 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
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Aromatherapy Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Aromatherapy 101

Information about how the course will work.

Lesson 2: Lesson 1: What is Aromatherapy

A short explanation and history of aromatherapy's development.

Lesson 3: Lesson 2: How Essential Oils are Produced

Explanations and Information about the Extraction Processes

Lesson 4: Lesson 3: How Essential Oils Work

How essential oils work and can work for you to scent your life.

Lesson 5: Lesson 4: Seven Essential Oils For Beginners

Information on 7 of the more popular oils for beginners.

Lesson 6: Lesson 5: Carrier Oils

Oils for diluting, carrying and delivering essential oils.

Lesson 7: Lesson 6: Turning Your Kitchen Into Your Lab

Equipment and directions you'll need to start blending.

Lesson 8: Lesson 7: Easy Ways to Use Aromatherapy

Ideas for incorporating fragrance into your life.

Lesson 9: Lesson 8: Making Your Own Scents

Aromatherapy ideas and more recipes.

Additional Information about Aromatherapy 101

Course Title : Aromatherapy 101
CEU Value :

1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 30409
Course Type : How To
Course URL :

http://therapy.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Cathleen Chouinard

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Review :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $60.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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You may break, you may shatter the vase, if you will, but the scent of the roses will hang round it still.  -- Thomas Moore

Student Testimonials

  • "I found all parts of the course helpful as I have never done an online course before." -- Leonie C.
  • "I enjoyed the experience." -- Alice G.
  • "The instructor's reply to any questions were prompt and by her answers, I knew she loved teaching this class and it is obvious she is very educated in this field. Very knowledgable." -- Frances H.
  • "This was a fun and informative introduction to aromatherapy!" -- Alexandra T.
  • "Over all and charming and fun experience that has refreshed my use of essential oils that I handle eveyday in smell therpay sessions." -- Rebecca E.
  • "The entire course was very beneficial....What an excellent instructor. She is very knowledgeable in the area of Aromatherapy." -- Cheryl H.
  • "The entire course was good for me. I have done a lot of reasearch but this presentation put everything in an organized way that made it easier to retain....It was a pleasure." -- Dianne E.
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