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Published on November 7, 2014

Aromatherapy courses – a great career

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Aromatherapy Courses in Australia give you the opportunity to learn about anatomy, the nervous system, physiology, psychology and first aid. Australians more and more are enjoying the benefits of being able to study Aromatherapy courses in Australia. Aromatherapy helps to counteract the demands, stresses and strains of 21st-century living. Hence, the studying of Aromatherapy is gaining momentum in Australia, and this mirrors the global trend for this valued holistic health resource.

Aromatherapy is increasing in popularity as a well-founded complementary therapy that can be applied to treat poor health and disease. It also serves to help folk who suffer from psychological issues and return a sound spiritual balance and wellness. Not everyone recognises and values the spiritual side of life. Aromatherapy can play a vital part in counteracting the undesirable effects of prescription drugs and consequently, facilitates healing and a sense of well-being, and encourages general good health.

Aromatherapy Courses Australia

Aromatherapy courses in Australia can be accessed through various holistic healing academies and various online study institutions. In line with all online study courses, it is most important for you to make sure that the aromatherapy education provider is a properly licensed and accredited organisation with the appropriate regulating bodies in Australia.

 

Aromatherapy uses natural, volatile essential oils in an all-encompassing approach to health. As the name implies – aroma and therapy or a combination of scents and treatment – and it applies to your total health. Typically, aromatherapy entails massage using essential oils extracted from plants and herbs that alleviate specific ailments through either massage or inhalation. It is this blending of the scents and the massaged effects of the focus of the oil and encourages good health.

Aromatherapy oils are distilled or volatilized from organic sources, such as roots, leaves, flowers and bark. Most essential oils are too strong in their original form and are diluted with carrier oils to ensure correct and safe absorption.

Aromatherapy courses in Australia, like the rest of the world, have to include basic units of study that could also be applied to conventional health courses. These courses include anatomy, the nervous system, physiology, psychology and first aid.

Aromatherapy courses are usually tiered according to basic, intermediate and advanced systems, and they usually culminate in a certificate. In order to practice as a licensed aromatherapist, the candidate requires more advanced qualifications, for example, aromatherapy or an alternative healing diploma.

Study modules you’re likely to encounter in an aromatherapy course include the theory of essential oils centring on:

  • absorption into the human system,
  • applications
  • best methods of extraction
  • how to produce and store such vital oils
  • the core role of aromatherapy in
  • complementary healing.
  • In addition, you will learn about carrier and base oils and how best to match them with essential oils, plus massage therapy and a practical aspect that includes training and case studies.

As aromatherapy courses progress to more senior levels, these include subjects such as:

  • professional guidelines and conduct in Australia
  • management of an alternative healing practice
  • health and safety standards
  • contra-indications
  • aromatherapy recipes for complex ailments
  • the use of aromatherapy in a traditional treatment location, such as an aged care facility, rest home or hospital

Practicing aromatherapists can extend their education still further with specialised diplomas in specific fields. Examples are aromatherapy for pregnancy, aromatherapy for menopause (which includes combining a natural and alternative therapy with conventional medicine) and aromatherapy for palliative or painkilling, soothing care.


Aromatherapy and Pregnancy – Aromatherapy Courses in Australia

Pregnant women should only consult aromatherapists with qualifications that relate specifically to the use of aromatherapy in pregnancy. The reason for this is that certain alternative treatments can be dangerous for pregnant women. If an inexperienced practitioner uses the incorrect aromatherapy oils, the effects could be disastrous for the unborn child and also, consequently for the mother as well.

Aromatherapy should not necessarily be shunned while pregnant. Backache, mood swings, water retention, and morning sickness: these symptoms can be treated with aromatherapy to good effect.

Courses that specialise in aromatherapy and pregnancy will include study units on how to dilute essential oils for a specific stage of pregnancy, which oils to use for specific complaints and, most importantly, which natural oils and products to steer clear of for pregnant clients. In some cases, aromatherapy massage may not be an appropriate solution. The alternative is for the essential oils selected to be put in oil burners or diffusers for a less invasive result.

Essential oils that can be utilized by the suitably qualified practitioner for the expectant mother include bergamot, chamomile, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, and tea tree.

Aromatherapy Courses in Australia

If you want to learn more about alternative, natural and holistic therapy then choose to study aromatherapy courses. Correspondence courses from online learning specialists offer a great way for you to learn about this interesting profession before deciding on a new occupation. For aromatherapists, distance learning is a good route to advance their qualifications with specialised aromatherapy courses and diplomas.

Within the Community Services and Healthy category, official TAFE aromatherapy courses begin at Certificate IV. From this point, it’s possible to enter the diploma program. Otherwise, you can enrol in the aromatherapy diploma programme from the start. This route enables you to obtain all the basic information and training you’ll need to open your own practice. This information includes courses on managing your aromatherapy practice, planning specialised treatments and developing products. And you will be your own boss and budding entrepreneur. You’ll also study aromatherapy massage and how to create aromatherapy kits for your clients.

Australia is a land of opportunity, and you can study aromatherapy, countrywide, from Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane to Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide courtesy of nationally accredited online training courses.

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