For people who are interested in holistic treatments. You will be introduced to a number of essential oils and carrier oils and will have the chance to produce your own oil to take home. You will learn how to perform a basic hand and arm massage, as well as useful information to help you further develop this area of interest.
Course aim
To introduce the practice of aromatherapy as an alternative treatment. To gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits, contraindications and safety precautions in the use of aromatherapy.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Have an increased level of understanding of aromatherapy
- Identify the benefits of seven essential oils
- adhere to safety precautions surrounding essential oils
- Perform a hand and arm massage
- Produce an aromatherapy blended oil for personal use
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- All materials will be provided
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
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