COURSE CURRICULUM
1. NATURAL SCIENCES – CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, pH Scale
Basic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Electricity
2. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Cell Structure and Function
Tissues
Metabolism
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System and Immune System
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Olfactory and Limbic System
Endocrine System
Excretory System
Reproductive System
3. SKIN / DERMATOLOGY
The Skin
Skin Diseases
Nail Disorders and Diseases
4. HYGIENE AND FIRST AID
Public and Personal Hygiene
Microbiology / Bacteriology
Methods of Sanitisation and Sterilisation
Infection / Cross Infection
Immunity
5. NUTRITION – DIET & EXERCISE
6. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
7. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
8. COMMERCIAL STUDIES – BUSINESS STUDIES – RETAIL
9. FACE & BODY TREATMENTS
Skin cleansing
Skin analysis
Body consultation / analysis
Massage for face and body
Plan Treatment
Select and prepare essential oils
Client after care
Home care advice
10. AROMATHERAPY THEORY
Define Aroma therapy
Aromatherapy History
Country of origin of essential oil
11. AROMATHERAPY PRACTICAL
Chemistry of essential oils
Methods of extraction
Essential oil pathway
Source of Essential oil
The role of base oil / carrier oils
Top, middle and base notes
Storage and care of essential oil
Properties of essential oil
Essential oil blends
Terminology
Effects of essential oils
Absorption methods
Problems with use
Contraindications to essential oils use
Hydrosol
Oils in use by their Botanical name
Safety guidelines
The composition of essential oils
12. CASE STUDY
6 case study x 3 clients
