Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch

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Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch

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When first confronted with the word Aromatherapy, one can be forgiven for thinking that this form of healing is exclusive to the sense of smell, and therefore only works on the emotional level.

This is not the case as each oils combination of constituents has the ability to interact directly with the body's chemistry, which in turn affects certain organs or systems as a whole. When used in massage, the oils are absorbed into the blood stream through the skin and are transported throughout the body and become a very effective and powerful healing tool for the practitioner.

Syllabus

Assignment 1

  • The History of Aromatherapy

A detailed profile of the use of aromatics and essential oils from …

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When first confronted with the word Aromatherapy, one can be forgiven for thinking that this form of healing is exclusive to the sense of smell, and therefore only works on the emotional level.

This is not the case as each oils combination of constituents has the ability to interact directly with the body's chemistry, which in turn affects certain organs or systems as a whole. When used in massage, the oils are absorbed into the blood stream through the skin and are transported throughout the body and become a very effective and powerful healing tool for the practitioner.

Syllabus

Assignment 1

  • The History of Aromatherapy

A detailed profile of the use of aromatics and essential oils from the first recorded notation to present day usage.

  • Health & Safety

Extensive details of the safe usage of essential oils for both the recipient and the practitioner, contra indications for massage and aspects of oils.

Assignment 2

  • Brief Overview of the Systems of the Body

In this assignment we briefly cover the most important systems of the body.

Assignment 3

  • How Essential Oils Work (Part I)

The effects of essential oils on the body from inhalation to massage. Details given of how the oils affect various systems in the body.

Assignment 4

  • How Essential Oils Work (Part II) & Methods of Application

Further knowledge of the effects of essential oils plus their various methods of usage.

Assignment 5

  • The Production & Chemical Make-up of Essential Oils

Detailed knowledge of various methods of production of pure essential oils together with their chemical make-up.

Assignment 6

  • Creative Blending and Beauty Usage

Detailed knowledge of the therapeutic and aesthetic values of blending various oils, fragrance harmony and personal perfumes, together with beauty applications.

Assignment 7

  • Stress! Its Causes and Cures

An in-depth profile of stress, its many causes and how Aromatherapy can help to reduce it.

Assignment 8

  • Aromatherapy In The Home & Garden

Learners project. Create the scented garden of your choice.

Assignment 9

  • Case Histories & How They Help

Ten very different case histories given in detail together with information on how they help the practitioner.

Assignment 10

  • Aromatherapy For Those With Special Needs

How Aromatherapy can help everyone from children & adults with special needs, to the family pet.

Also, included are fifty information sheets on individual oils.

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Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch Diploma

Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Aromatherapy - Gentle Touch Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

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Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.

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