This course provides an overview of essential oil therapy and current aromatherapy practices in clinical settings and gives you the skills to bring aromatherapy into your own practice. By the end of the course, you will be able to: a) explain what essential oils are to a patient and how they work; b) assess if an essential oil might be beneficial to a patient, considering patient preference and the research evidence, as well as any safety issues or contraindications; and c) suggest a protocol for use in a clinical setting.
Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils
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Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils
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Instructor: Janet Tomaino, DNP
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Describe the current and potential role of aromatherapy in health and healthcare.
Identify safety and ethical issues and discuss their application in practice situations.
Assess, administer, and evaluate the use of essential oils for management of pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue.
Discuss logistics of establishing and sustaining a clinical aromatherapy program.
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In this module, you'll get an overview of what aromatherapy is along with its historical, current, and potential roles in healthcare. We’ll also discuss the evidence base for aromatherapy and identify what information is available in an essential oil monograph.
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18 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Now that you’ve gotten an overview of aromatherapy and its uses, we’ll identify some important safety considerations to keep in mind when using essential oils, including skin reactions, special patient populations, product quality indicators, and FDA regulations. By the end of this module, you will have the skills to assess if a patient is a good candidate for essential oils and identify quality products.
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10 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module we’ll be exploring application methods of essential oils. Inhalation, compresses, baths, and diffusion are just a few of the ways essential oils can be used to enhance wellness. We’ll also examine the use of essential oils for self-care and discuss how they can benefit you in your personal life.
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12 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module we’ll discuss essential oils that can be used to manage pain and promote relaxation. How do essential oils work to reduce the perception of pain? What should you do if a patient wants to use essential oils for relaxation but is averse to certain scents? We’ll take a look at sweet orange, lavender, and bergamot monographs, as well as sweet marjoram and roman chamomile.
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8 videos10 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module we’ll explore essential oils that can be used to manage nausea and fatigue, including peppermint, spearmint, lemon, and grapefruit. We’ll identify therapeutic properties and safety considerations of each so you can feel confident using them in your practice.
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7 videos10 readings
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1 video1 reading1 peer review
In this module we will discuss how to establish and sustain a clinical aromatherapy program. We’ll provide you with some handy resources to consult when developing a program, including use tables, example policies, and a checklist for when you’re ready to put things into action.
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NK
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Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
This course helped me bring science to what was previously a hobby. It has motivated me to integrate aromatherapy into my work and explore the field in more depth.
TF
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Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023
The course is a good overview of the beginning of aromatherapy. Good resources for the monographs and basic introduction of the commonly used essential oils.
KB
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Reviewed on Jul 12, 2019
Amei!!!!Esse curso está abrindo tantas portas profissionalmente para mim que eu não tenho palavras para agradecer.Muito obrigada!!!!!
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