This is a very detailed course for self-study in Aromatherapy. Newly revised, and updated, the new course has doubled in size, with over 500 fully referenced pages of text (no glossy pictures and filler). It is designed to be taken at the students own pace over a period of three to six months. Although geared towards professional medical health care providers (health care practitioners, doctors, chiropractors, aestheticians, nurses, massage therapists, etc.), the course is easily assimilated by business owners, student beginners or the lay-person who simply desires a better quality of life by using natures fragrances. This course is considered the most well-referenced, wide-ranging, comprehensive and detailed course available, and stands alone in the marketplace.

The majority of course materials is based on current scientific research, and is very highly referenced throughout. Current theories in aromatherapy teaching are also explored.

A Certificate Diploma from The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy listing all subjects covered and the 200 hours of study will be presented upon successful completion of the write-in exam, essays, and/or case studies and research paper. In this respect, "certification" refers to "meeting the educational requirements to complete a course of study" and in no way implies license to diagnose, prescribe or treat. Students will NOT be 'licensed' to do anything as aromatherapy is not licensed yet in any state or on a national level. In other words, students can practice aromatherapy under current licenses (i.e., massage, esthetic, medical, etc) according to individual states laws. In addition, students will have adequate training to add aromatherapy treatments in a safe and efficacious manner.

This course with Practitioner Module exceeds the suggested educational guidelines of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists. Therapists and students will qualify to sit for the upcoming Aromatherapy Registry Council national exam.

Topics Covered
	The nature of aromatherapy; types practiced, educational resources available.
	History of aromatics; from the dawn of mankind until present.
	Tools: Essential oils - the commodity; production processes, quality, purity and adulteration. Available essential oils, buying guidelines, types available on today's market.
	Chemistry: Essential oil chemistry - terpene biosynthesis, oil components.
	Therapeutics: The major properties of essential oils in human physiology with references (8 pages of scientific references)
	Physical Effects: Effect of essential oils on human physiology - pharmacology, body systems effects, specific uses for individual essential oils
	Mental effects: Effect of essential oils on the human brain - psycho aromatherapy - function of odor, brain and olfaction, the limbic link to memory, mood and emotion.
	Treatment methods and applications: Internal & external in the form of: massage, (skincare, hair and nails) with water in baths (compress, salts, spray, body wrap), inhalation (micro-diffusion).
	Blending and perfumery
	Safety: Irritation, sensitization, phototoxicity, contraindications, detailed safety data and toxicity studies.
	Appendix including several articles, Common name index, Taxonomic Index, Gras list of EO, Glossary, Untested oil Index.

The course is provided in a three-ring binder, and is divided into study sections. A chapter summary and practice questions are included at the end of each section. A one-hundred question exam must be completed and ten short essays are to be returned to the Institute for grading and to earn a diploma.

This course includes 31 sample vials of essential oils and materials to complete the worksheets. There are also product formulations, many tables, charts, references and sufficient resources to enable the student to begin successfully and more importantly, safely exploring the world of essential oils and aromatherapy.

Practitioner Package Module: separate additional package which will detail business ethics, setting up a practice and clinic, consultations, etc. Practitioners must submit a publishable research paper and ten case histories in addition. Discussion with Course Directors by phone or fax is highly advised and encouraged. Students will be expected to be self-directed and research from other sources not included with the course. This module adds another 100 hours of study making the total with the course 300 hours.

This module can be added on later for those that wish to start with the Course alone. Both course and course with Practitioner Module are available with the text Manual or separate.

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