Certificate of Aromatherapy

• Understanding plant names
• Ranks of classification
• Plant Phyla
• Plant families
• Genus and species
• Other species levels
• Botanical names and aromatherapy
• Pronunciation of plant names
• The chemistry of herbs
• Parts of a compound

• What is aromatherapy
• Origins of aromatherapy
• How aromatherapy works
• Absorption through the skin
• Understanding notes of essential oils
• Aromatherapy consultations
• Effects of essential oils on the body
• Chemicals in plants
• Interesting resources

• Benzoin – Styrax benzoin
• Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
• Cedarwood – Cedrus atlantica
• Chamomile, Roman – Anthemis nobilis
• Chamomile, German – Matricaria Chamomilla
• Clary Sage – Salvia sclarea
• Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus
• Frankincense – Boswellia carterii
• Geranium – Pelargonium graveolens
• Juniper – Jumiperus commuis
• Lemon – Citrus limon
• Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
• Sweet Marjoram – Origanum majorana
• Orange, Bitter – Citrus arantium amara
• Orange, Sweet – Citrus arantium sinesis
• Peppermint – Mentha piperita
• Rose Otto – Rosa centifolia
• Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
• Sandalwood – Santalum album
• Tea Tree – Melaleuca alternifolia
• Sweet Thyme – Thymus vulgaris
• Ylang Ylang – cananga odorata
• Australian Bush Remedies

• Introductions
• Precautions
• Quantities to use
• Essential oil qualities
• Storage requirements
• Using oils for different groups (children and adults)
• Use during pregnancy
• Inhalation
• Methods of inhalation
• Using diffusers and nebulisers
• Other methods

• Using carriers
• Sweet Almond oil
• Apricot Kernel oil
• Avocado oil
• Canola oil
• Oil burners
• Carrier oils, creams and lotions

• Cultivation of herbs
• Traditional plant row spacings
• Storage of plant parts used for vegetative propagation
• Harvesting material for medicinal use
• Harvest of selected herbs
• Expected yields of selected herbs
• Harvesting herbs for essential oils
• Post harvest handling of herbs
• Post harvest preservation

• Methods of oil extraction
• Producing essential oils
• Steam distillation
• Maceration
• Enfleurage and expression
• Water distillation method
• Fixatives
• Herbal preparations
• Preparation of teas, rinses and baths
• Getting the most from herbal preparations
• Types of preparations

• Introduction
• Carcinogens
• Photosensitisers
• Allergens
• Hormone like affects
• Teratogens
• Cellular respiratory inhibitors
• Cathartics
• Abortifacients and irritants
• Alkaloids; types
• Toxic amino acids
• Glycocides
• Terpenes
• Plant acids
• Poly-ynes
• Furanocoumarins
• Proteins

When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.

Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.

In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.

If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.

In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

• Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
• Improve your employment opportunities;
• Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
• High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
• No entry requirements;
• All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
• Unlimited tutor support;
• Easy to understand course content;
• We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
• Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
• Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

The approximate study hours for this course is 100 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).

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Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.

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