Level One: Foundations Aromatherapy 30 hours

Curriculum:

• Introduction to Aromahistory-focus on ancient cultures
• Profiles of 10-20 essential oils
• Production and Quality of Essential Oils
• Basic Physiology-Methods of absorption, general overview of limbic system, lymphatic system, immune system, and skin.
• How oils interact on physical and emotional levels.
• Basic aromachemistry with contraindications of certain oils.
• How to create a blend, carrier oils, and various methods of application.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR LEVEL ONE:

• Cananga odorata
• Chamaemelum nobile
• Citrus limon
• Citrus sinensis
• Eucalyptus globulus
• Lavandula angustifolia
• Melaleuca alternifolia
• Mentha x piperita
• Pelargonium graveolens
• Rosa damascena
• Rosmarinus officinale
• Salvia sclarea

In addition to the above 12 essential oils listed, 8 more can be chosen by the teacher.

Approved Standards for Professional Aromatherapy Education
Level Two: Professional Aromatherapy Certification

1. Required Standards of Education/Training

1.1 Schools and Educators wishing to comply with NAHA´s Standards of Aromatherapy Training must provide a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of training and practical tuition in the fields of aromatherapy & essential oil studies and anatomy & physiology.

1.2 According to the standards approved and adopted by the Council, Aromatherapy and Essential oil studies should comprise of the following core curriculum requirements:

• History and Modern Development
• The basics of botany (specifically taxonomy)
• Properties of essential oils within a holistic and clinical framework
• Methods of extraction
• Organic chemistry
• Carrier oils
• Blending techniques
• Methods of application
• Safety and Aromatherapy
• Consultation and treatment program design
• The basics of business development
• Legal and ethical issues

1.3 According to the standards approved and adopted by the Council, Anatomy & Physiology training should include: The following systems to be covered in depth:

• The Respiratory system and the Integumentary system, and the olfactory process.
• Basic anatomy and physiology of the following systems: The Reproductive, Circulatory, Nervous, Endocrine, Lymphatic/Immune, Urinary, Musculoskeletal and Digestive.
• Graduating students should be knowledgeable in the structure and function of all the major systems of the human body, together with the clinical science of at least five (5) common ailments of each.
• Students entering an aromatherapy program with a degree in health related fields (e.g. Nurses, Massage therapists, Doctors) may test out or be exempt from the anatomy and physiology section only in relation to that part of the training which goes over the structure and function of each system. Pre-existing health professionals are still required to complete training in the application of essential oils to each system and the effect of essential oils on a variety of common ailments.
• Any exemption of the anatomy and physiology portion of training should only be allowed when the request for exemption is fully supported by relevant documentation

2. Required elements for student graduation based upon approved standards in aromatherapy education

2.1.1 Student must complete a 5-10 page research paper.
2.1.2 Student must complete a minimum of 10 case histories
2.1.3 Student must sit and pass examination offered by school

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