Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.
Discover the secrets of natural healing.
Aromatherapy is gaining in popularity as a natural healing discipline, both in its own right and as an adjunct to other branches of alternative medicine.
The Open Colleges Aromatherapy Foundations course introduces students to aromatherapy practice, its history and basic concepts. You’ll learn about common essential oils – the botanical names of their donor plants, methods of extraction, blending techniques and application methods.
The course also covers correct storage and handling and safe use of essential oils.
On completion of your course:
Upon successful completion of all course modules you will be issued an Open Colleges Education Certificate in Aromatherapy Foundations. Aromatherapy - Extra learning materialsKey areas of learning:
The origins and development of aromatherapy
Define the terms aromatherapy and essential oils in a therapeutic context
Botanical sources of essential oils and extraction methods used to obtain them
Therapeutic uses and benefits of carrier/vegetable oils and infused/macerated oils
Explain the usefulness of exercise therapy to the manual therapist
Storage and care of essential and carrier oils to preserve quality
Therapeutic properties and benefits of 26 essential oils
Methodical approach to case studies listing signs, symptoms, oils, applications and treatment method
The Open Colleges difference:
Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.
