Certificate in Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs

Learn Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs Quickly, Easily and Affordably and Start Your Own Business

Study Certificate in Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs,
100% online from the comfort of your own home for just

  • From $25 per week

    on a Flexible Payment Plan

  • Start Anytime

  • Payment Plans From $25 Per Week

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Course Details

Qualification

Certificate in Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs

Duration

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with 12 months of access time to complete your course.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated tutor support.

Start Date

Start Anytime

Course Fees Include
  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • A course tutor will help answer any questions you may have at every step of the way.
  • A certificate officially recognising your successful completion of the course.
Institute

SpotEd Education and Learning

Payment Options

Upfront Payment or a Flexible Payment Plan (From $25 per week)

Get Industry Certified in Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs

Passionate about Natural Health and Aromatherapy? Looking for a career in the health and well-being industry? Why not consider upgrading your skills and studying an Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs course? Learn how to treat the body using natural extracts and essential oils, the basics of aromatherapy, plant identification, essential oils, harvesting herbs, extraction methods, potential hazards, health and safety and so much more. This course will teach you the skills needed to start your own aromatherapy business or start offering these services in your existing business.

Study from $25 per week
Want to study Aromatherapy & Medicinal Herbs but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option. Simply pay $25 per week towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less. This course also has a low total course cost so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to study this course.

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SpotED

SpotED is the education and learning division of one of Australia’s largest job boards SpotJobs.com.
SpotED believe that education should be engaging, practical and develop real skills to help you in your life.

Partnering with industry and course topic experts provides an opportunity to study some of the most engaging, relevant education content today. Whether it’s an introductory certificate, expert level course or one of our bespoke programs you will receive the recognition and skills required for that industry.

1. Plant Classification

  • Understand the classification system, plant names, and plant phyta
  • Be able to identify the family, genus, and species names of plants
  • Chemistry of herbs and chemical compounds
  • Acids, bases, and tannins

2. Introduction to Aromatherapy

  • Origins of aromatherapy: Define aromatherapy and its history
  • Top notes and middle notes; natural chemicals in plants

3. Essential Oils

  • Chamomile, German – Matricaria Chamomilla
  • Clary Sage – Salvia sclarea
  • Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus
  • Juniper – Jumiperus commuis
  • Lemon – Citrus limon
  • Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
  • Orange, Sweet – Citrus arantium sinesis
  • Peppermint – Mentha piperita
  • Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Sandalwood – Santalum album
  • Tea Tree – Melaleuca alternifolia
  • Sweet Thyme – Thymus vulgaris
  • Australian Bush Remedies
  • and MANY MORE

4. Safe Use of Essential Oils

  • How essential oils work
  • Inhalation, Absorption
  • Quantities to use, Blending
  • Children, During pregnancy, For animals

5. Carriers

  • Using carriers
  • Sweet Almond oil , Apricot Kernel oil
  • Avocado oil , Canola oil
  • Oil burners, Carrier oils, creams, and lotions

6. Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Essential Oil

  • Cultivation of herbs
  • Traditional plant row spacings
  • Storage of plant parts used for vegetative propagation
  • Harvesting material for medicinal use
  • Harvest of selected herbs
  • Expected yields of selected herbs
  • Harvesting herbs for essential oils
  • Post-harvest handling of herbs
  • Post-harvest preservation

7. Methods of Extraction

  • Introduction
  • Water Distillation, Steam Distillation
  • Maceration, Effleurage, Expression, Fixatives
  • Herbal Preparations, Preparing Teas, Rinses, and Baths
  • Preparations using different herbs
  • Decoction

8. Hazardous Herbs and Oils

  • Introduction
  • Carcinogens, Photosensitisers, Allergens
  • Hormone-Like Effects
  • Teratogens, Cellular Respiratory Inhibitors
  • Cathartics, Abortifacients, and Irritants
  • Toxic Amino Acids
  • Glycocides, Terpenes, Plant Acids
  • and MANY MORE
  • Clinics
  • Hospitals
  •  Community Healthcare
  • Beauty Salons
  • Health Retreats
  • Retail or Health food stores
  • Essential Oils Manufacturing Companies

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