Aromatherapy II: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Aromatherapy II: The Art and Science of Blending

Overview

Explore the next layer in the versatile and accessible therapeutic approach of Aromatherapy - The Art of Blending.

You will get an in-depth explanation of blending principles, how to identify top, middle, and base notes, and additional Materia medica on five new essential oils. Experience step-by-step instructions on creating blends, creating herb-infused carrier oils, and explore the world of hydrosols. Brand new video-based faculty demonstrations are provided. The course also includes the application of aromatherapy blends in real-world, case-based scenarios.

The use of essential oils, widely known as aromatherapy is gaining attention in integrative care practice, and for good reason. They offer another tool in integrative healthcare that is simple, effective, and inexpensive. Though there is still much to be discovered through research and experience, aromatherapy is making inroads into hospitals and health care practices. This branch of phytotherapy can be safely employed in most situations to complement and enhance treatments, often with notable results.

Needs Assessment

This course provides clinicians with an understanding of blending essential oils in aromatherapy implementation and how to counsel patients on its use in their health strategy. This is a companion piece to Aromatherapy & Health: An Introduction.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Review the principles of blending.
Describe top, middle, and base note categories.
Describe the principles and variability of applications and dilutions, including carrier oils, other diluents, and hydrosols.
Review essential oils, their historic or traditional uses, as well as any existing researched uses for health and wellbeing.
Identify relevant safety issues and appropriate use of essential oils.
Categorize described essential oils into top, middle, and base note categories and possible health and wellbeing applications.
Apply essential oil blending use to a variety of case scenarios and read faculty comments.
*Apply principles of blending to create both a mood and health support aromatherapy blend.
Describe a personal case study and what blend you would create for this patient.

*Students are not required to complete any of the provided blending activities, but instruction is provided.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and dietitians.

Curriculum

Principles of Blending
Materia Medica for Blending
Preparing to Blend
Hydrosols
Case Studies
Exam

Completion Requirements

Complete all the coursework, course evaluation, and the course exam with a score of 70% or better. You are allowed unlimited re-attempts. Upon successful completion, you will be able to print your certificate of completion.

Learning Hours

We estimate the course should take 5 hours to complete.

Credit

Credit is not available for this course.

Faculty

Lead Contributor: Mindy Green, RA, RH(AHG), MS
Medical Reviewer: Vivian A. Kominos, MD, FACC, ABOIM

Course Fees

$116.70 Physicians
$116.70 Other Healthcare Providers
$116.70 Public
$99.15 Students

Enrollment

You will have a maximum of 30 days of access to the material from the start date. You can register and start immediately. If you register for the course and pay with a credit card, you will have immediate access to the course.

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