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Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils by Coursera
Course Highlights
- 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.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
23 Topics
Course Introduction
What is Clinical Aromatherapy?
How Are Essential Oils Made?
Essential Oil Extraction and Concentration
Frankincense Essential Oil Production
Complexity of Essential Oils
What is a Monograph?
Where to Find Essential Oil Monographs
Dental Patient Case Study
Early Essential Oil History
Essential Oil History: 16th Century to Present
Evidence Base for Aromatherapy
Dr. Jessie Hawkins Interview
Evidence Research Examples
Common Uses of Essential Oils in Healthcare
Why Healthcare Includes Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy in Healthcare Roles
Provider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Work
Lavender Monograph
Week 1 Summary
Week 1 References and Resources
Week 1 Quiz
What Brought You Here?
18 Topics
How Safe Are Essential Oils?
Skin-Related Safety Implications
Robert Tisserand Interview
Skin Reaction Risk Factors
Phototoxicity
Ingestion of Essential Oils
Considerations for Using Essential Oils With Special Populations
Pam Conrad Interview
FDA Regulation of Essential Oils
Essential Oil Quality Indicators
Phototoxic Essential Oils
Prenatal and Postpartum Aromatherapy Resources
GC-MS Analysis
Essential Oil Shelf Life and Storage
How to Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website
Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website
Week 2 Quiz
Website Critique
20 Topics
Salvatore Battaglia Interview
What Happens When You Inhale Essential Oils?
Direct Inhalation Methods
Indirect Inhalation Methods
Essential Oil Diffusion in Public or Shared Spaces
Introducing Essential Oils to Patients/Clients
What Happens When You Apply Essential Oils to Your Skin?
Diluting Essential Oils in a Carrier Oil
Essential Oil Compresses and Baths
Essential Oil Massage Techniques
Essential Oils for Self-Care
Provider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Home
Direct Inhalation Methods Supply List
Essential Oil Inhalation Methods
Case Study: Mary 40
Topical Application Methods
Essential Oil Tips for Home and Self-Care
Week 3 Quiz
Essential Oil Inhalation Methods
Reflect on Your Experience
20 Topics
How Can Essential Oils Help Manage Pain?
Patient Stories: Tony
How Can Essential Oils Help People Relax?
Clinical Use of Bergamot
Clinical Use of Lavender and Sweet Orange
Case Study: John 32
Clinical Use of Sweet Marjoram and Roman Chamomile
Case Study: Jennie 82
Managing Pain with Essential Oils
Essential Oils for Pain Management Research Guide
Promoting Relaxation With Essential Oils
Essential Oils for Relaxation Research Guide
Bergamot Monograph
Sweet Orange Monograph
Lavender Monograph
Sweet Marjoram Monograph
Roman Chamomile Monograph
Week 4 References and Resources
Week 4 Quiz
How could you apply this in your work?
34 Topics
How Can Essential Oils Help Manage Nausea?
How Can Essential Oils Help Manage Fatigue?
Clinical Use of Peppermint and Spearmint
Case Study: Antonio 56
Clinical Use of Lemon and Grapefruit
Case Study: Stella 25
Essential Oils for Urinary Retention and Smoking Cessation
Managing Nausea With Essential Oils
Essential Oils for Nausea Research Guide
Managing Fatigue with Essential Oils
Essential Oils for Fatigue Research Guide
Peppermint Monograph
Spearmint Monograph
Lemon Monograph
Grapefruit Monograph
Black Pepper Monograph
Week 5 References and Resources
Peer Review Project Instructions
Peer Review Project Criteria and Examples
Recommending Essential Oils
How Do I Get Started?
Developing a Clinical Aromatherapy Program
Carol Scheidel Interview
Sustaining a Clinical Aromatherapy Program
Call to Action
Aromatherapy Policy – Example 1
Aromatherapy Policy – Example 2
Aromatherapy Use Table – Example 1
Aromatherapy Use Table – Example 2
Aromatherapy Administration and Documentation Guidelines – Example
Patient Education Sheet – Example
Clinical Aromatherapy Program Checklist
Additional Course References
Policy Development and Implementation
Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils
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