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Aroma 101: Introduction to Aromatherapy Online

**Now accepting applications for class starting October 18, 2010. This class fills quickly and is limited to 30 students. This class is a required course for the Certificate in Aromatherapy professional program. Register early to ensure your place in class.  Contact Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu to schedule your admissions interview.****

Course Description

Aroma 101 provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history and uses of essential oils including basic methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the oils studied. Students learn to discuss aromatherapy including its history and development as well as identify and safely use 19 essential oils, from Bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia to Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata.

Upon completion of Aroma 101, students will be able to create a blend and choose from a range of carrier oils.  Students also begin to learn how to assess the quality of essential oils and understand the primary production methods. Quality assessment and therapeutic uses are studied further in the advanced aromatherapy courses, Aroma 203, Aroma 303 and Aroma 304, taken as part of the Certificate in Aromatherapy.

Aroma 101 Introduction to Aromatherapy is the first level of aromatherapy training at ACHS. It grants credit towards the Certificate and Diploma in Aromatherapy and the Aromatherapy major for the Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine (AASCAM) degree.

Current Instructors: Deborah Halvorson, Catrina Mianecki, and Penny Wilkins.
View full instructor bios and photos online here.

Prerequisites:

Recommendation for admission by ACHS Dean of Admissions.

Study Time:

This course is completed over 16 weeks. Minimum study time recommended is 9 hours per week.

Credit:

3 semester credits.

Continuing Education Credit:

Registered Nurses: 110 hours. Veterinarian: 6 hours. Massage Therapists: 110 hours.

Materials:

• Online Course Manual
  

• ACHS Student Handbook and Study Guide

• Basics of Perfume Making DVD
  
  
• Aromamassage DVD online
  

• Aroma 101 Essential Oil Kit (5-ml bottles of 17 organic or wildcrafted oils, plus 2-ml bottles of Neroli, Rose Attar, and Sandalwood).
  
  
• Bath Salts Lab Kit
  
  
• Room Spray Lab Kit
  
  
• Interactive, instructor-led ACHS online classroom.

• Online lectures updated with the latest information and applicable research.
  

• Regular tests designed to enhance your understanding as well as assess your learning to date.

• Ongoing, instructor-led and peer-to-peer discussions for each module to enhance your learning and connect you with your fellow students, all of whom are adult learners from varying walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Add to discussions 24/7, giving you flexibility to work in with your busy lifestyle.
  

• Comprehensive online virtual library including online access to the Natural Standards Database and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database as well as a wide variety of additional resources, reviewed by faculty and our lead librarian.
  

• Bonus: Access to the ACHS Wellness Guide Online

Recommended Texts & Study Kits:

Click here to view the Aroma 101 Recommended Reading Starter Library.

Click here to view the Aroma 101 Practical Study Kit.

Fees:

For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page online here.

Click here to request information about the program and tuition including details about our in-house customized financing.