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