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Janet Tomaino, DNP

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University of Minnesota

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This course provides an overview of essential oil therapy and current aromatherapy practices in clinical settings and gives you the skills to bring aromatherapy into your own practice. By the end of the course, you will be able to: a) explain what essential oils are to a patient and how they work; b) assess if an essential oil might be beneficial to a patient, considering patient preference and the research evidence, as well as any safety issues or contraindications; and c) suggest a protocol for use in a clinical setting.
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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Approx. 17 hours to complete

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What you will learn

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 gain

integrative healthcare
wellbeing
patient-centered care
improved symptom management
evidence-based practice

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Beginner Level

There is no required background for this course.

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Instructor rating

4.87/5 (177 Ratings)

Janet Tomaino, DNP

Associate Professor

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

19,082 Learners

1 Course

Offered by

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What is Aromatherapy and its Role in Health and Healthcare?

3 hours to complete

18 videos (Total 89 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

18 videos

Course Introduction2m

What is Clinical Aromatherapy?5m

How Are Essential Oils Made?7m

Essential Oil Extraction and Concentration6m

Frankincense Essential Oil Production5m

Complexity of Essential Oils6m

What is a Monograph?5m

Where to Find Essential Oil Monographs2m

Dental Patient Case Study5m

Early Essential Oil History4m

Essential Oil History: 16th Century to Present3m

Evidence Base for Aromatherapy4m

Dr. Jessie Hawkins Interview1m

Evidence Research Examples6m

Common Uses of Essential Oils in Healthcare4m

Why Healthcare Includes Aromatherapy4m

Aromatherapy in Healthcare Roles4m

Provider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Work8m

3 readings

Lavender Monograph10m

Week 1 Summary10m

Week 1 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz20m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

What Do I Need to Know About Safety and Quality?

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 56 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

How Safe Are Essential Oils?4m

Skin-Related Safety Implications5m

Robert Tisserand Interview15m

Skin Reaction Risk Factors3m

Phototoxicity3m

Ingestion of Essential Oils4m

Considerations for Using Essential Oils With Special Populations6m

Pam Conrad Interview1m

FDA Regulation of Essential Oils5m

Essential Oil Quality Indicators5m

5 readings

Phototoxic Essential Oils10m

Prenatal and Postpartum Aromatherapy Resources10m

GC-MS Analysis10m

Essential Oil Shelf Life and Storage10m

How to Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website10m

2 practice exercises

Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website10m

Week 2 Quiz15m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Application and Delivery Methods

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 65 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Salvatore Battaglia Interview5m

What Happens When You Inhale Essential Oils?5m

Direct Inhalation Methods7m

Indirect Inhalation Methods5m

Essential Oil Diffusion in Public or Shared Spaces3m

Introducing Essential Oils to Patients/Clients2m

What Happens When You Apply Essential Oils to Your Skin?4m

Diluting Essential Oils in a Carrier Oil5m

Essential Oil Compresses and Baths5m

Essential Oil Massage Techniques2m

Essential Oils for Self-Care9m

Provider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Home6m

5 readings

Direct Inhalation Methods Supply List10m

Essential Oil Inhalation Methods10m

Case Study: Mary, 4010m

Topical Application Methods10m

Essential Oil Tips for Home and Self-Care10m

2 practice exercises

Essential Oil Inhalation Methods30m

Week 3 Quiz20m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Essential Oils for Managing Pain and Anxiety

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 37 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

How Can Essential Oils Help Manage Pain?7m

Patient Stories: Tony2m

How Can Essential Oils Help People Relax?4m

Clinical Use of Bergamot4m

Clinical Use of Lavender and Sweet Orange4m

Case Study: John, 324m

Clinical Use of Sweet Marjoram and Roman Chamomile5m

Case Study: Jennie, 824m

10 readings

Managing Pain with Essential Oils10m

Essential Oils for Pain Management Research Guide10m

Promoting Relaxation With Essential Oils10m

Essential Oils for Relaxation Research Guide10m

Bergamot Monograph10m

Sweet Orange Monograph10m

Lavender Monograph10m

Sweet Marjoram Monograph10m

Roman Chamomile Monograph10m

Week 4 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 4 Quiz20m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM AROMATHERAPY: CLINICAL USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS

by ABJul 18, 2020

Excellent course to learn how to help people identify which essential oil to use taking into account study results and safety considerations.

by MCAug 23, 2019

Good course. Difficult to navigate back to review information already presented. It would be ehlpful to have a drop down for Week 1, Week 2 etc

by KVSep 5, 2021

Very informative course! Learned alot and the professor is great! It did take alot longer to complete than I thought but still glad I took it!

by IMFeb 19, 2021

this course it worth studying contain almost all necessary information needed for aromatherapy treatment and if you prefer convectional medicine instead of allopathic medicine you can go for it .

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This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education (CE) requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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