Aromatherapy Professional Online Level One (30 CEUs)

Lessons

ACP-1 Orientation

Welcome

Assignments Required for Level One Certificate

ACP-1 Essential Oil Datasheets

Basil – Ocimum basillicum ct linalol

Cypress – Cupressus sempervirens

Bergamot – Citrus bergamia

Cedarwood – Cedrus atlantica

Clary Sage – Salvia sclarea

Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus

Frankincense – Boswellia carterii

Geranium – Pelargonium graveolens

Helichrysum – Helichrysum italicum

Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia

Lemon – Citrus limon

Lemongrass – Cymbopogon citratus

Rose – Rosa damascena

Sandalwood – Santalum album

Peppermint – Mentha x piperita

Roman Chamomile – Chamaemelum nobile

Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis

Spikenard – Nardostachys jatamansi

Sweet Orange – Citrus sinensis

Tea Tree – Melaleuca alternifolia

Ylang Ylang – Cananga odorata

ACP-1 Lesson One: History of Aromatherapy

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Lesson Two: What is Aromatherapy?

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Lesson Three: Aromatic Botany

Free

ACP-1 Activity: Botanical Family Cards

ACP-1 Activity: Botanical Name Matchup

ACP-1 Activity: Say the Latin Names of Essential Oils

Botany’s Role in Aromatherapy

Microscopic Look at Essential Oils

Plant Cell Structure

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

Aroma Descriptions

ACP-1 Activity: Aroma Characteristics

Free

ACP-1 Activity: Make a Room Spray

ACP-1 Lesson Four: Extraction Methods

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Lesson Five: Essential Oil Storage and Safety

Essential Oil Safety

Equipment Used In Aromatherapy

Essential Oil Precautions

What is Sensitization?

Free

What is considered an Adverse Effect from using oils?

Sensitization and Allergic Reactions

Free

Determining an Adverse Effect

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Lesson Six: Blending Techniques

Classification of Essential Oils by Notes

Number of Drops Used

Blending by Note

Blending For Therapeutic Benefits

Blending Tips

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

Blending by Aromatic Group

ACP-1 Activity: Make a Cologne

ACP-1 Activity: An Apothecary’s Notebook

Determining Which Oils To Use

Setting Up Your Workspace

Healing Properties of Essential Oils

Blends For Multiple Conditions

Substituting Essential Oils

Blending Thick Aromatic Oils

Blending by Botany

Blending by Effect

ACP-1 Activity: Make a Diffuser Blend

ACP-1 Lesson Seven: Methods of Use

Dilution Rates

Free

Internal Use of Essential Oils

Things to Consider When Ingesting Essential Oils

Ingestion of Essential Oils

Absorption Rates

Quick Reference Usage Chart

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Activity: Make Bath Salts

ACP-1 Lesson Eight: The Limbic System

The Anatomy of the Limbic System

The Electro-Chemical Effects of Aromatherapy

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

ACP-1 Activity: Make an Inhaler

ACP-1 Lesson Nine: Carrier Oils

ACP-1 Activity: Make A Body Butter

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

Shelf Life of Carrier Oils

ACP-1 Lesson Ten: The Lymphatic System

ACP-1 Activity: Make a Body Lotion

ACP-1 Activity: Now Smell This!

Healing Touch of Massage

ACP-1 Lesson Twelve: Starting Your Aromatherapy Business

Business Options for Aromatherapists

Making Your Passion Your Business

Eight Things to Consider Before Starting Your Aromatherapy Business

Defining Cosmetics

Generating Word of Mouth Marketing for your Business

Calculating the Cost of Your Blend and Price

Product Labeling Guidelines

Product Labeling Guidelines Summary

FDA’s View On Aromatherapy

Some Labeling Terms To Know

What the Law and Regulations Require

Aromatherapy Liability Insurance

Additional Resources

ACP-1 Case Studies

Client Intake Form

Clinical Practice Intake Notes

Case Study Instructions

ACP-1 Student Feedback

Questions