Aromatherapy Certification Course (C.A.H.T.)

Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic, botanical essential oils to balance and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit and to alleviate symptoms of illness.

This 90-hour course is organized in 6 modules of 15 hours each. Upon completion of the course, 30 case studies and an exam, you can apply for the designation C.A.H.T. (Certified Aromatherapy Health Therapist). The modules also form the foundation for the advanced certification in Aromatherapy (R.A.H.P.). Each module can also be taken on its own for personal interest.

In each module 10 essential oils are studied in depth:

• Module 1: History and introduction to essential oils. Basic carriers such as vegetable oils, creams and lotions. Topical applications. Single oil blending technique based on top, middle and base notes of oils. Study of 10 essential oils
• Module 2: Absorption of oils through skin and lungs, olfaction and blood brain barrier. Safety data and contraindications. Special carrier oils, exfoliants and scrubs. Study of 10 essential oils
• Module 3: Extraction, quality and basic chemistry of oils. Complex and multi-condition blending. Compresses, ointments, vegetable butters and clay. Study of 10 essential oils
• Module 4: Client assessment and case study form. Contraindications to massage and basic safety. Lymphatic massage of the back, and back of legs
• Module 5: Massage for the front of legs, abdomen, arms, and head. Blending for specific conditions such as pain, cellulite, arthritis, digestion, etc.
• Module 6: Practicum for full body treatment. Complex blending review. Case study supervision

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