This course has been designed as part of our level 5 upgrade aromatherapy diploma and can also be taken as a stand alone module as continuing professional development for aromatherapists. It will assist you in updating your knowledge on this very important subject and learn a new perspective on considerations and safety for blending.

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It is an online course supported with videos and there is coursework to complete in order to gain the CPD certificate. You will gain 12 CPD points from Complementary Health Professionals.

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Pre-requisite - this course is available for anyone who currently holds a recognised level 3 diploma in aromatherapy that is mapped to the UK national standards (or overseas equivalent). You will need to email a copy of your certificate as proof.

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Here is the syllabus:

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• Essential oils functions as secondary plant metabolism (with a refresh on taxonomy and nomenclature)

• Biosynthesis - formation of essential oils in the plant

• Understanding the volatile compounds found in essential oils - looking at the functional group generally and learning why this is not the best way to study essential oil chemistry)

• Understanding yields and environmental factors affect essential oils

• Understanding GC/MS analysis reports and how to use them

• How essential oil chemistry affects blending and dilution ratios

• Pathways of essential oils for therapeutic actions

• Biological activities of essential oils

• Cancer chemoprotective activity

• Essential oil safety data and cytotoxicity

• Essential oil interactions with medications

• Insightful considerations for choosing the right blend of essential oils for your client, to include methods of calculating percentages in various base products

• Why internal use and neat application of undiluted oil of essential oils is a dangerous practice

• Storage of essential oils

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Cost of this course is £150.00

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CHP Premier members get a £10 discount

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