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Upon successful completion of Aroma101: Foundations
you will be able to:
- Discuss the history of aromatherapy and its modern development.
- Compare and contrast true therapeutic aromatherapy with retail marketed aromatherapy.
- Compare and contrast a true essential oil with a fragrance oil.
- Identify key elements in determining the quality of an essential oil.
- Understand and discuss methods of production and the various end products these methods produce.
- Identify the origins and purpose of an essence in a plant.
- Define what an essential oil is and how it is produced.
- Demonstrate knowledge of 22 essential oils, including Latin binomial, safety information, and 5 key therapeutic properties of each individual essential oil.
- Understand current up-to-date information on safety and essential oils.
- Describe the basic physiology of the skin and its key functions.
- Design an effective blend for a basic skincare.
- Describe the basic anatomy & physiology of the sense of smell.
- Specify key parts of the limbic system and their function.
- Create a blend of essential oils for an emotional purpose.
- List and describe various methods of application techniques and delivery systems.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the chemistry of essential oils.
- Design aromatic blends for a range of common household ailments.
- Assess your needs for education in aromatherapy.
- Design aromatic blends for a range of common household ailments.
- Develop clear career goals and a path to become an Aromatherapist.
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