UAT                Understanding Aromatherapy (Level 1)

CNE pts: 18

Aromatherapy is generally defined as the skilled and controlled use of essential oils (pure essences from plants) to promote physical and emotional well-being. In the past century, it has evolved to become one of the major complementary therapies in many parts of the Western world (e.g. UK, France, Germany, the US, Australia etc), with evidence-based clinical applications well documented in hospices, clinics and hospitals that uphold natural holistic therapies.

The certificate course aims to:

1. Nurture in participants an appreciation for and a basic understanding of aromatherapy, the advantages and medicinal properties of 20 commonly used essential oils and 6 base oil /base materials, and the ways to blend and apply them in our daily life.

2. Develop in students a commitment to leading a more natural and healthier lifestyle, and pave the way for further study in clinical aromatherapy and other related disciplines.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course will comprise six 3-hour sessions with content as follows:

Lesson 1

• Definition of Aromatherapy

• Historical development of Aromatherapy

• The nature of essential oil, its power and limitations

• Methods of extraction

• Identifying quality/therapeutic grade essential oils

Lesson 2

• Routes of absorption

• Applications in general

• Safety guidelines (incl. contra-indications)

• Introducing 6 major essential oils

• Introducing 3 major base products

Lesson 3

• Introducing 6 other major essential oils

• Introducing 3 other major base products

• Blending techniques and key considerations (synergies, massage blends etc)

• Blending demonstrations

• Hands-on practice/ DIY (e.g. blending a 10ml therapeutic massage oil)

Lesson 4

• Introducing 8 other major essential oils

• Everyday aromatherapy (e.g. for general relaxation in the evening; disinfecting the air; personal hygiene etc)

• Hands-on practice/ DIY (e.g. blending a 10ml hand sanitizing gel)

Lesson 5

• “Aroma first aid” in cases of: minor cuts and scrapes, bruising, burnt, muscle ache and tension, cramp, mouth ulcer, digestive problems, cold and flu, fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues etc

• Simple head, neck, shoulder and hand massage

• Case discussion

• Hands-on practice/DIY (e.g. blending a 10ml therapeutic massage oil)

Lesson 6

• Introduction to clinical aromatherapy

• Recent development and practice in the Western world (e.g. in Europe and America)

• Clinical case sharing (select one of the following):

1. Panic attack

2. Wound

3. Sprain and Strain

Speaker: Ms. Dawn Chan (陳德岫小姐) – Full Member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (UK), Professional Member of The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (USA), Associate Member of the American Herbalist Guild (USA)

Period:  28/7/2025 to 1/9/2025 (Mon, total 6 sessions), 7:00pm-10:00pm

Venue:  6/F, Parkes Commercial Building, 29-31 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon

Fee:     $1,700 (member)        $1,900 (non-member)   (Including course material fee)

*Certificate of Attendance will be awarded for attendance in not less than 80% of the sessions