Over the years I have put together a variety of courses, mostly aimed at aromatherapists in training but with others suitable for CPD. The theoretical aspects of many courses were being switched to distance learning even before the restrictions imposed due to Covid. Teaching and learning materials for all the topics listed below have been extensively revised to make delivery fully compatible with distance learning. Here are a few of the learning opportunities available:
Chemistry
- General introduction
- Organic chemistry – classes of compound
- Specific families – the types of chemical that make up essential oils
Vegetable oils
- The nature of fats and oils
- Oil production
- Hydrogenation and trans-fats
- Nut allergy
- Herbal oils
Quality issues
- Fitness for purpose
- Factors that influence quality
- Standards
- Adulteration
- Testing
Botany
- Major plant groups
- Cell structure/plant tissue
- Plant parts and functions
- Growth and development
- Essential oil synthesis/secretory cells
Research & audit
- Planning & methodology
- Quantitative vs qualitative
- Outcome measures – MYMOP and MYCAW
- Clinical audit
Phamacognosy
- Introduction – pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics
- ADME – overview
- Methods of administration
- Metabolism – detoxification
- Interaction with orthodox medification
- Toxicity
Ethical Supply of Essential Oils
- Sustainability
- Demand vs Supply
- Over-harvesting, habitat disturbance, wild crafting
- Workers’ Rights
- Partnership
PPPP
Pharmacognosy
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