UMN - Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils
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Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils at Coursera Overview
Duration | 17 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils at Coursera Highlights
- This Course Plus the Full Specialization.
- Shareable Certificates.
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils at Coursera Curriculum
What is Aromatherapy and its Role in Health and Healthcare?
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 Do I Need to Know About Safety and Quality?
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
Application and Delivery Methods
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
Essential Oil Inhalation Methods
Week 3 Quiz
Essential Oils for Managing Pain and Anxiety
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
Essential Oils for Managing Nausea and Fatigue
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
Establishing and Sustaining a Clinical Aromatherapy Program
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
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