Science of Aromatherapy - (5 CEC) (Udemy.com)
Learn the science & chemistry of aromatherapy & how to safely use essential oils for everyday health
Created by: Cheryl Whitten
Last updated October 2021
What you will learn
- Understand the basic chemistry of essential oils
- Identify common safety guidelines and contraindications
- Identify clinical applications for aromatherapy
- Identify personal uses for aromatherapy
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 17% of them
- Reviews59#568 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length5 hourslonger than 74% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2021earlier than 70% of them
Course Description
After completing this course, you will come away with the skills to use aromatherapy and essential oils for physical and emotional health for yourself, in a clinical setting, and your loved ones.
Cheryl is a Clinical Aromatherapist and Master Herbalist, with 15 years professional experience and 18 years of personal experience. She has completed research on aromatherapy and stress reduction and presented the research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta annual conference. Her work has been published in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapists.
Most information available on aromatherapy is confusing and conflicting, produced by untrained individuals, and leaves us feeling skeptical. Bust through those challenges with this course. Learn the science & chemistry of aromatherapy, safety guidelines, drug interactions, contraindications, and botanical profiles of 10 most popular essential oils.
Confidently incorporate essential oils into your practice with your clients.
You will be able to use your new knowledge of aromatherapy to understand essential oils and:
drug interactions
allergies & allergic reactions
pregnancy & breastfeeding
children
epilepsy
bleeding disorders
general safety guidelines
topical application
inhalation
ingestion & its controversies
chemistry, main uses, and contraindications of the 10 most popular essential oils
Once you have completed this aromatherapy course, you will be able to confidently apply your skills to:
understand common contraindications and safety guidelines
choose & eliminate appropriate essential oils from protocols
create a synergy & method of application
choose a carrier oil
properly dilute essential oils
create a massage blend
research aromatherapy and understand the scientific applications
This aromatherapy course is packed full of PDF files for you to download, quizzes, and so much more!
Full instructor support for any questions you may have.
On completion of this course you will receive a certificate of completion, which can be submitted to the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada for 5 Continuing Competency credits for online/distance learning.
Who this course is for:
People, and professionals, interested in essential oils and want to know how to safely use aromatherapy in a clinic setting or at home, based on information from a trained Clinical Aromatherapist and from scientific information on essential oils
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
59 Reviews
Cheryl Whitten
Cheryl Whitten is a Clinical Aromatherapist, herbalist, and professional writer. She graduated Athabasca University with a Bachelor of Arts With Distinction in English Literature and studied aromatherapy with Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies. She also studied herbalist at the Master level with Wild Rose College and functional medicine approach to hypothyroidism with Maryland University of Integrative Health. She conducted research on stress reduction and aromatherapy and presented the research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta conference.
Cheryl writes for leading medical and health and wellness websites and her work and research has appeared in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy. She has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has studied with some of the world’s renowned botanists and aromatherapy experts. Cheryl is known for breaking down aromatherapy myth with evidence-based approaches.
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Reviews
By Lynda A Berger on 1/7/2023
I am a certified aromatherapist and I'm taking this course because I'm curious about it and as a review. I use aromatherapy in the hospital setting. So far but I'm hearing in the course aligns with what I have learned.
By Jewel Karen Frost on 9/15/2022
I am so glad I am taking this course on the Science of Aromatherapy. I am enjoying how the subject is broken down into all levels of uses and the principles of aromatherapy. Thank you!
By Mary Mars on 5/31/2022
This course was exactly what I was looking for: informative, straightforward, plenty of facts, cautions and dis-spelled myths, but not overbearing. Thank you.
By Izyan Hanis Ramlan on 3/18/2022
This is the easiest and brilliant medium to enhance your skills. Eventhough it was only via online, every session is full of informations.
By Kathy Howell on 1/30/2022
I have been trying to use essential oils as for pain and for aromatherapy in little burners to fragrance the house. However, I wish that the slides that she has on the first part was included in the resources. With writing it out is helping me to grab hold on to what she's talking about.
By Silvia Verhulst on 8/5/2021
This course was great for a novice like myself who wanted the science broken down on this product.
By Carlwong on 7/4/2021
Its really looking at the topic scientifically.Informative
By Stephanie Green on 2/9/2021
Great course, full of information and very well explained. A great start for those wanting to further educate about essential oils
By Chaplain Lisette Williams-Cielocha on 9/10/2020
Great Teacher, lecturer, and advocate for Aromatherapy! And there are lots of great information some I've never seen before. I love newness!
By Meytal Vega Garcia on 6/29/2020
I cant stop lissning to the lessons, its very late here in Israel but Cheryl is so clear and its really nice listening to the lessons and understand this wonderfull world of Aromatherapy, Im glad I made this desition, Thank you Cheryl and Udemy.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






