Description: Undertake an in-depth study of 18 essential oils, including their history, chemical constituents, actions and therapeutic use. You will also learn blending techniques, methods of application and extraction methods.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this subject. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This subject is assessed by:

• One on-line quiz

Pre-requisites: Nil

Description: A fundamental component of all major modalities, this subject will teach you an overview of the fundamental Anatomy of Body Structures. This course will focus on the anatomy of the external body structures including the skin and accessory structures, bones of the skeleton, joints and the skeletal muscles.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this subject. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• Two on-line quizzes

Pre-requisites: Nil

Description: Swedish massage is an introduction to general massage that employs the fundamental manipulations (techniques) applied to the soft tissues of the body. Swedish massage forms the underpinning practical and theoretical knowledge for Remedial Massage 1 & 2. In this unit of study you will learn the basic techniques, ethical behaviour and boundaries, draping, contraindications, history and definition of
massage etc. Participants on finishing this unit of study should be competent in all areas of general massage.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• Practical assessment tasks
• Five body logs
• One on-line quiz

Pre-requisites: Nil.

Co-requisites: Nil.

Description: An expansion of Aromatherapy Essentials, you will look at the more exotic essential oils, advanced blending techniques, skin type analysis and the many rewarding applications of aromatherapy.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this subject. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• One case study assignment
• One on-line quiz

Pre-requisites: Aromatherapy Essentials

Co-requisites: Nil

Description: Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for and to provide aromatherapy massage treatments, including partial and full body massage treatments. This subject is taught in an intensive mode and comprises practical classes involving hands-on learning as well as substantial self-directed online study.  During the intensive sessions on-campus, students will be required to practice techniques on each other in a classroom setting.

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this subject. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This subject is assessed by:

• Practical assessment tasks

Pre-requisites: Swedish Massage & Aromatherapy Essentials

Co-requisites: Advanced Aromatherapy

Description: This unit will provide you with a working knowledge of the processes of absorption, metabolism and the therapeutic and toxic effects of essential oils in humans.  In addition to looking at ways in which essential oils can enter and be metabolised in the body, you will investigate the process of essential oil production starting from photosynthesis through to manufacture and application. The chemical constituents and properties of essential oils will also be covered – the how and why they work!

Learning Hours: Learning hours are inclusive of all supervised and prescribed activities throughout the duration of this unit of study. These may include lectures, on-line tasks, forums, assessments, prescribed reading, research, assignments and activities.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• One written assignment
• One on-line quiz

Pre-requisites: Aromatherapy Essentials

Co-requisites: Advanced Aromatherapy

Description: Learn the rich benefits of essential oils for healthy skin care, specific oils for use for presenting skin conditions, make your own products in class using the appropriate carrier oil and walk away with the skills & knowledge to create and apply skin care products made from the often complex nature of aromatherapy essential oils. Course notes and recipes for client situations will be covered in this fun and engaging course.

Assessment
This subject is assessed by:

• One written assignment
• One on-line quiz

Pre-requisites: 

•Aromatherapy Essentials

This workshop will teach you how to perform a holistic facial including general skin diagnosis, learning the art of cleansing & exfoliating, applying a mask and massage techniques for the face.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• Class participation

This hands-on course in Clinical Aromatherapy is where the student puts theory into practice by performing aromatherapy consultations & treatments to clients in the Nature Care Wellness Centre under the direction and mentorship of a Trained Clinical Aromatherapist.

Assessment
This unit is assessed by:

• One mid-term practical task
• One end-of-term practical task