7. Legislation & Ethics
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Confidentiality - confidentiality and the law, Data-protection act, situations in
which patient information may be disclosed, sources of legal help and advice;
confidentiality within the practice, other staff, making and storing case notes,
patient access to their own notes
2. Referrals - to orthodox practitioners, to others within same discipline and to
those in other disciplines, patient care when the practitioner is absent.
6. Relationships between practitioners: communication, courtesy, professional and
ethical conduct; disputes and complaints procedure; transfer and referral of
patients, case histories and patient notes.
7. Continuing professional development; boundaries of the therapeutic space;
safeguarding the legitimate needs of the practitioner.
8. Professional misconduct: complaints, disciplinary procedure, advice and
guidance, insurance.
Updated May 2009 CP 24
9. Prescribed conduct regarding: abortion, venereal disease, notifiable diseases,
consent and supervision of minors and people with learning difficulties,
procedures for the intimate examination of a patient of the opposite sex,
notification of adverse events.
Recommended Reading
S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 and proposed review MHRA documents.
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996
Massage & Special Treatment Licensing Acts & Regulations
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Aromatherapy diploma - business practice
Module 5 > Celia Johnston leads our business practice day. She is the author of How to be a Successful Therapist.
http://www.successfultherapist.co.uk/content/view/6/3/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Successful-Therapist-Starting-Complementary/dp/0956231403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313352965&sr=8-1
Business is at its heart a series of commitments made and kept.
In reviewing this book I wrote
Luck they say is when preparation meets opportunity. we recommend this book to our students preparing for IFPA membership and the wider world beyond. What shines through is both the compassion and practicality of the writers which no successful therapist can be without. Ian Brealey Director Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd.
8. Business Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Advertising standards: methods and wording, creating expectation and making
claims (S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968).
2. How to advertise and promote your business; marketing skills; advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of employment; choice of premises; homevisiting
practice; networking; financial considerations and business plans;
banking and writing a CV. Explanations of business development from sole
trader, partnerships and limited company.
3. Setting up a business; fees, charges and costs and insurances.
4. Taxation and business issues; record keeping; taxable expenses; tax shelter;
personal pensions, preparing Tax Returns and accounts; hiring an accountant;
National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
5. Selling products - Trading Standards; Trades Descriptions Act 1968, The
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996, Consumer Protection Act 1987,
Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994.
6. COSHH, CHIPS, Health & Hygiene & Safety at Work Act 1974, Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966. RIDDOR,
7. National laws and Common Law; Byelaws, Local Authority Licensing;
Recommended Reading
Aldred Elaine M., “A Guide to starting your own Complementary Therapy Practice”
(2007), Churchill Livingstone ISBN -0-443-10309-7
Bailey, Anthony The "Which" Guide to Starting Your Own Business: How to Make a
Success of Going It Alone ("Which?" Consumer Guides); Paperback ~ Paperback
288 pages (March 2003) Publisher: Which? Books ISBN: 0852029306
Bickne, Carrie Web Design on a Shoestring; Hardcover ~ Hardcover 250 pages
(July 2003) Publisher: New Riders ISBN: 0735713286
Reuvid, Jonathan & Millar, Roderick Start Up and Run Your Own Business;
Paperback ~ Paperback 292 pages (September 3, 2003) Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN: 0749440287
Rooney, Kathy (Editor) Good Small Business Guide: How to Start and Grow Your
Own Woods, Caspian From Acorns... How to Build Your Brilliant Business From
Scratch; Paperback ~ Paperback 172 pages (December 12, 2003) Publisher:
Prentice Hall ISBN: 0273688057
Webb P & S (2003) The Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Definitive
Guide to Starting a Business Paperback 608 pages (December 15, 2003)
Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747566909
Updated May 2009 CP 25
Inland Revenue Leaflets (available as PDF’s from
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/):
SE/1 Thinking of working for yourself? - Includes an application form to register
yourself as a self-employed person and also to register for National Insurance
Contributions.
CF10 – Self-employed people with small earnings
ES/FS1 – Employed or self-employed for tax and national insurance contributions
SA/BK4 Self Assessment. A general guide to keeping records.
Gives general advice about the records that need to be kept for tax purposes each
year and how long they need to be kept.
SA/BK8 Self Assessment. Your Guide.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/your-tax-return.htm contains a lot of information useful
to the tutor when teaching about tax obligations.
http://www.successfultherapist.co.uk/content/view/6/3/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Successful-Therapist-Starting-Complementary/dp/0956231403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313352965&sr=8-1
Business is at its heart a series of commitments made and kept.
In reviewing this book I wrote
Luck they say is when preparation meets opportunity. we recommend this book to our students preparing for IFPA membership and the wider world beyond. What shines through is both the compassion and practicality of the writers which no successful therapist can be without. Ian Brealey Director Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd.
8. Business Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Advertising standards: methods and wording, creating expectation and making
claims (S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968).
2. How to advertise and promote your business; marketing skills; advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of employment; choice of premises; homevisiting
practice; networking; financial considerations and business plans;
banking and writing a CV. Explanations of business development from sole
trader, partnerships and limited company.
3. Setting up a business; fees, charges and costs and insurances.
4. Taxation and business issues; record keeping; taxable expenses; tax shelter;
personal pensions, preparing Tax Returns and accounts; hiring an accountant;
National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
5. Selling products - Trading Standards; Trades Descriptions Act 1968, The
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996, Consumer Protection Act 1987,
Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994.
6. COSHH, CHIPS, Health & Hygiene & Safety at Work Act 1974, Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966. RIDDOR,
7. National laws and Common Law; Byelaws, Local Authority Licensing;
Recommended Reading
Aldred Elaine M., “A Guide to starting your own Complementary Therapy Practice”
(2007), Churchill Livingstone ISBN -0-443-10309-7
Bailey, Anthony The "Which" Guide to Starting Your Own Business: How to Make a
Success of Going It Alone ("Which?" Consumer Guides); Paperback ~ Paperback
288 pages (March 2003) Publisher: Which? Books ISBN: 0852029306
Bickne, Carrie Web Design on a Shoestring; Hardcover ~ Hardcover 250 pages
(July 2003) Publisher: New Riders ISBN: 0735713286
Reuvid, Jonathan & Millar, Roderick Start Up and Run Your Own Business;
Paperback ~ Paperback 292 pages (September 3, 2003) Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN: 0749440287
Rooney, Kathy (Editor) Good Small Business Guide: How to Start and Grow Your
Own Woods, Caspian From Acorns... How to Build Your Brilliant Business From
Scratch; Paperback ~ Paperback 172 pages (December 12, 2003) Publisher:
Prentice Hall ISBN: 0273688057
Webb P & S (2003) The Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Definitive
Guide to Starting a Business Paperback 608 pages (December 15, 2003)
Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747566909
Updated May 2009 CP 25
Inland Revenue Leaflets (available as PDF’s from
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/):
SE/1 Thinking of working for yourself? - Includes an application form to register
yourself as a self-employed person and also to register for National Insurance
Contributions.
CF10 – Self-employed people with small earnings
ES/FS1 – Employed or self-employed for tax and national insurance contributions
SA/BK4 Self Assessment. A general guide to keeping records.
Gives general advice about the records that need to be kept for tax purposes each
year and how long they need to be kept.
SA/BK8 Self Assessment. Your Guide.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/your-tax-return.htm contains a lot of information useful
to the tutor when teaching about tax obligations.
Module 5 > Reflective practice - keeping a practice diary
If you are unused to keeping a diary then you can learn from people who do. Some diaries, often political diaries, have been published and describe the writers inward and outward reflections. It was well said 'I am keeping a diary because one day it will keep me'. It is essential for care workers to keep diaries beyond client record cards of visits and treatments not only because of the information it contains but also from the need to give an account of that information at a future time.
Essentia
Essentia
Module 5 > Doing your research project - aromatherapy
One of the most enduring forms of form and informal research is the narrative story. An immense amount of information can be contained in a short story form. Merely telling the story tells us as much about the narrators bias, attitudes and integrity and is as informative as the story itself. Narrative lends itself to social research.
One of the most famous narratives in aromatherapy is the story of the researcher Gattefosse's use of lavender. The story has become somewhat stylised. In fact the story as related by Gattefosse hi9mself is far more powerful
http://www.tisserand.com/gattefosse.html
Essentia
One of the most famous narratives in aromatherapy is the story of the researcher Gattefosse's use of lavender. The story has become somewhat stylised. In fact the story as related by Gattefosse hi9mself is far more powerful
http://www.tisserand.com/gattefosse.html
Essentia
Module 5 > New aromatherapy diploma study areas - understanding research in practice, reflective practice
9. Understanding Research in Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Define what research is and what function it performs.
2. Discuss hypothesis, control measure, variables, measurements, significance
etc.
3. Relate to current medical & scientific research.
4. Explain the meaning of placebos, control groups, double blind etc.
5. Include specific examples of types of medical and aromatherapy research
undertaken.
6. Identify the needs of the scientific community
7. Critical analysis and research
8. Discuss examples of research formats and presentations
9. Identify and discuss the differences between qualitative & quantitative research
and the difficulties underlying some aspects of aromatherapy research
Recommended Reading
Lewith G. (2001) Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies. Churchill
Livingstone Paperback 392 Pages ISBN 044306367 Sutton C (1987) Handbook of research for the helping professions, New York
I would add
Bell Judith 2010 Doing your research project, ISBN10: 0335235824. this hand book takes you through 1. research approaches, planning the project, ethics and integrity in research, reading referencing managing information, literiture searching, review of literiture, analysis of documentary evidence, designing and administering questionairres, planning and conducting interviews, diaries, logs and critical incidents, observation, interpreting evidence and reporting findings, writing the report
10. Reflective Practice
more >
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. An introduction to the philosophy of reflective practice and its relevance to the
aromatherapist
2. Understanding Self Attitudes, beliefs, and values; what they are and how they
develop and the factors that influence their development. Defining health and
well-being.
3. Identifying the therapist’s own attitudes and beliefs. The effect these might
have on clients and others with whom the therapist may
work.
4. Interpersonal skills. The nature of inter-personal relationships, the therapeutic
relationship and working with others. How these relationships may affect the
therapist's ability to work effectively. To recognise and deal effectively with own
behaviour and practice, when it adversely affects working with different people.
5. Effective learning and development. Review and evaluate existing knowledge
and professional practice using NOS and Professional Code of Practice toidentify strengths and limitations. Knowing how we learn, learning styles, what
they are, to improve upon the limitations identified above.
6. Learning from experience. To learn effectively from experience requires
analysis and interpretation of the event so that it leads to new understanding.
Structuring the process to identifying the experience, returning to the
experience and describing it, attending to feelings, making sense of the
experience and assessing competence.
7. The role of reflective journaling as part of the learning and self development
process
8. Writing a development plan. Produce a Portfolio of learning evidence and
detail programme for future professional progress.
9. Support for learning and development to gain knowledge of various types of
support systems and networks and how to access them.
Recommended Reading
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Boud D, Keogh R & Walker D; (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning,
Kogan Page
Johns C. (2002) Guided Reflection Blackwell Science
Johns C. (2000) Becoming a reflective practitioner; a reflective and holistic approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision Blackwell Science
John’s Model for Structured Reflection (2000) – this can be used as a guide for analysis of a critical incident or general reflection on experience. John supports the need for the learner to work with a supervisor throughout the experience. He recommends that the student uses a structured diary. He advises to ‘look in on the situation’, which would include focusing on yourself and paying attention to your thoughts and emotions. He then advises to ‘look out of the situation’ and write a description of the situation around your thoughts and feelings, what you are trying to achieve, why you responded in the way you did, how others were feeling, did you act in the best way, ethical concepts etc. He also considers the use of internal factors, such as expectations from others, time factors, normal practice, anxiety of the situation etc.
Johns C (1994) Guided reflection. In reflective practice in nursing (Palmer A et al
eds) Blackwell science, Oxford
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Source: AC Core curriculum
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Define what research is and what function it performs.
2. Discuss hypothesis, control measure, variables, measurements, significance
etc.
3. Relate to current medical & scientific research.
4. Explain the meaning of placebos, control groups, double blind etc.
5. Include specific examples of types of medical and aromatherapy research
undertaken.
6. Identify the needs of the scientific community
7. Critical analysis and research
8. Discuss examples of research formats and presentations
9. Identify and discuss the differences between qualitative & quantitative research
and the difficulties underlying some aspects of aromatherapy research
Recommended Reading
Lewith G. (2001) Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies. Churchill
Livingstone Paperback 392 Pages ISBN 044306367 Sutton C (1987) Handbook of research for the helping professions, New York
I would add
Bell Judith 2010 Doing your research project, ISBN10: 0335235824. this hand book takes you through 1. research approaches, planning the project, ethics and integrity in research, reading referencing managing information, literiture searching, review of literiture, analysis of documentary evidence, designing and administering questionairres, planning and conducting interviews, diaries, logs and critical incidents, observation, interpreting evidence and reporting findings, writing the report
10. Reflective Practice
more >
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. An introduction to the philosophy of reflective practice and its relevance to the
aromatherapist
2. Understanding Self Attitudes, beliefs, and values; what they are and how they
develop and the factors that influence their development. Defining health and
well-being.
3. Identifying the therapist’s own attitudes and beliefs. The effect these might
have on clients and others with whom the therapist may
work.
4. Interpersonal skills. The nature of inter-personal relationships, the therapeutic
relationship and working with others. How these relationships may affect the
therapist's ability to work effectively. To recognise and deal effectively with own
behaviour and practice, when it adversely affects working with different people.
5. Effective learning and development. Review and evaluate existing knowledge
and professional practice using NOS and Professional Code of Practice toidentify strengths and limitations. Knowing how we learn, learning styles, what
they are, to improve upon the limitations identified above.
6. Learning from experience. To learn effectively from experience requires
analysis and interpretation of the event so that it leads to new understanding.
Structuring the process to identifying the experience, returning to the
experience and describing it, attending to feelings, making sense of the
experience and assessing competence.
7. The role of reflective journaling as part of the learning and self development
process
8. Writing a development plan. Produce a Portfolio of learning evidence and
detail programme for future professional progress.
9. Support for learning and development to gain knowledge of various types of
support systems and networks and how to access them.
Recommended Reading
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Boud D, Keogh R & Walker D; (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning,
Kogan Page
Johns C. (2002) Guided Reflection Blackwell Science
Johns C. (2000) Becoming a reflective practitioner; a reflective and holistic approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision Blackwell Science
John’s Model for Structured Reflection (2000) – this can be used as a guide for analysis of a critical incident or general reflection on experience. John supports the need for the learner to work with a supervisor throughout the experience. He recommends that the student uses a structured diary. He advises to ‘look in on the situation’, which would include focusing on yourself and paying attention to your thoughts and emotions. He then advises to ‘look out of the situation’ and write a description of the situation around your thoughts and feelings, what you are trying to achieve, why you responded in the way you did, how others were feeling, did you act in the best way, ethical concepts etc. He also considers the use of internal factors, such as expectations from others, time factors, normal practice, anxiety of the situation etc.
Johns C (1994) Guided reflection. In reflective practice in nursing (Palmer A et al
eds) Blackwell science, Oxford
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Source: AC Core curriculum
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma - theory of Aromatherapy
Theory of Aromatherapy
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. History and development of the use of plants and their essences. This will
involve study from the development of human kind, earliest records both written
and others including religious references, Egyptian/Greek/Roman /Arabic
records, and ancient Chinese/Indian text. Middle Ages - Avicenna and the
spread of knowledge plus the work of leading herbalists (Culpeper, Gerard etc.)
The development of allopathic and naturopathic medicine and the role of
aromatherapy within this context especially the development of aromatherapy in
during the last 100 years including the work of Maurice Gattefossé, Dr. Jean
Valnet and Madame Maury and others. Modern research in the fields of
aromatherapy, perfume, and smell should be integrated into the developing uses
and practice of the profession and its increasing use and popularity as a holistic
and complementary therapy. This should be related to the need for regulation of
the profession and the introduction of National Occupational Standards.
2. A holistic approach to Aromatherapy - The role and use of aromatherapy as part
of a holistic lifestyle should be explored as well as its potential, through treating
the whole person, of addressing the subtle energy and changes, which can affect
wellbeing. The time and care with which the aromatherapist’s consultation and
treatment plan defines, treats and meets the needs of the individual and reduces
the necessity for conventional treatments, both outside and within the healthcare
environment, should be explored.
3. Basic Botanical & Chemical Principles - Students will study the taxonomy,
nomenclature, structure and function of plants in relation to the production of
both essences & carrier oils; the definition of the atom, molecule, organic and
inorganic compounds. Also the definition and recognition of the significant
chemical constituents found in essences (terpenes, alcohols, phenols,
aldehydes, ketones, oxides, esters and ethers). Students will explore
chemotyping, biosynthesis and understanding of oxidation, hydrolysis and
essential oil production as well as the causes and avoidance of degradation and
spoilage.
4. Therapeutic properties of essences and safety considerations - this includes the
essence profile of botanical and plant family name, common name, country of
origin, method of extraction, main chemical constituents, therapeutic properties
Updated May 2009 CP 18
to assist with conditions; contraindications specific to each essence; potential
toxicology of essences, contraindications and safety precautions; prescriptive
advice, sourcing and storage. The requirements of the Aromatherapy Trade
Council (ATC) for responsible marketing of essences including labeling
requirements should also be addressed.
5. Carrier Media: plant oils, hydrolats, water, creams and gels - Methods of
production of carrier oils including their chemical composition, sourcing and
storage requirements.
6. Blending essences - Detailed study of the reasons for selected specific
essences, selection of appropriate carrier mediums, techniques of blending,
percentage calculations for dilution specific to client’s needs. You will study the
legal considerations including the General Product Safety Regulations,
Cosmetic Product Safety Regulations and Medicines & Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (Department of Health) requirements.
B. Essences, carrier oils and other media are faithfully reproduced from the NOS.
These are the minimum oils which should be included although course providers
are recommended to expand this range at least to include common chemotypes
where relevant
ESSENCES FOR AROMATHERAPY
(reproduced from the NOS)
Plant Family Common Name Botanical Name Part of
Plant used
LAMIACEAE
(LABIATAE)
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Mill. flowers
Lavandin Lavandula x intermedia Emeric
ex Loisel
flowers
Lavender, spike Lavandula latifolia Medik. flowers
Clary sage Salvia sclarea L. herb
Marjoram Origanum majorana L. herb
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis L. herb
Thyme Thymus vulgaris L. herb
Peppermint Mentha x piperita L. herb
Basil Ocimum basilicum L. herb
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Benth. leaves
RUTACEAE Neroli Citrus aurantium L. flowers
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium L. leaves
Orange, bitter Citrus aurantium L. fruit
Orange, sweet Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck fruit
Updated May 2009 CP 19
Bergamot Citrus bergamia Risso. fruit
Lemon Citrus limon (L.) Burm. fruit
Mandarin Citrus nobilis Lour. fruit
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Macfad. fruit
ASTERACEAE
(COMPOSITAE)
Chamomile,
Roman
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. flowers
Chamomile,
German
Matricaria recutita L. flowers
MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Labill leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodora Hook leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus dives Schauer leaves
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker leaves
Tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia Cheel leaves
GERANIACEAE Geranium Pelargonium graveolens L’Her.
leaves
PIPERACEAE Pepper, black Piper nigrum L. fruit
APIACEAE
(UMBELLIFERAE)
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Mill. fruit
ROSACEAE Rose, damask Rosa damascena Mill. flowers
Rose, cabbage Rosa x centifolia L. flowers
OLEACEAE Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum L. flowers
ANNONACEAE Ylang-ylang Cananga odorata (Lam.)
Hook.f. & Thoms.
flowers
SANTALACEAE Sandalwood Santalum album L.
Santalum spicatum (R.Br.)
A.DC.)
wood
BURSERACEAE Frankincense Boswellia sacra Flueck. resin
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Engl. resin
STYRACACEAE Benzoin Styrax benzoin Dryand. balsam
ZINGIBERACEAE Ginger Zingiber officinale Rosc. rhizome
POACEAE
(GRAMINAE)
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Stapf. grass
Vetivert Vetiveria zizanioides Nash ex
Small
roots
Updated May 2009 CP 20
PINACEAE Cedarwood, Atlas Cedrus atlantica Manetti wood
CUPRESSACEAE Cypress Cupressus sempervirens L. twigs
Juniper Juniperus communis L. berry
Fixed /Carrier Oils (reproduced from the NOS)
18 FIXED OILS FOR AROMATHERAPY
ROSACEAE
Almond Prunus communis L.
Apricot kernel Prunus armeniaca L.
Perah kernel Prunus vulgaris Mill.
FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE)
Soya Glycine max Merr.
Peanut Arachis hypogaea L.
ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)
Sunflower Helianthus annuus L.
VITACEAE
Grapeseed Vitis vinifera L.
OLEACEAE
Olive Olea europaea L.
LAURACEAE
Avocado Persea americana Mill.
PEDALIACEAE
Sesame Sesamum indicum L.
LINACEAE
Linseed Linum usitatissimum L.
CORYLACEAE
Hazel Corylus avellana L.
JUGLANDACEAE
Walnut Juglans regia L.
PROTEACEAE
Macadamia Macadamia ternifolia F. Muell.
ARECACEAE
Coconut Cocos nucifera L.
Formatted: English (U.K.)
Updated May 2009 CP 21
ONAGRACEAE
Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis L.
POACEAE (GRAMINAE)
Wheatgerm Triticum vulgare Vill.
EUPHORBIACEAE
Castor Ricinus communis L.
LIQUID WAX
SIMMONDSIACEAE
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis Schneid.
Other Media
Creams, lotions, gels, water, air, clay, shea butter
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma - recommended reading list
Recommended Reading
Battaglia, S. (2003) The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. Second edition The
Perfect Potion Paperback 202 pages ISBN: 0646428969
This is the outstanding book and our core diploma text
BUY BATTAGLIA NOW with free next day delivery from Amazon to 10 EU states
Bowles E Joy (2003) The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils Australia, Allen &
Unwin Paperback 256 pages ISBN 174114051X
Buckle, J. (2003) Clinical Aromatherapy 2nd Edition, Churchill Livingstone.
Paperback 236 pages (August 20, 2003) ISBN: 0443072361
Caddy, R. (1997) Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Colour. Amberwood Publishing
Clarke, S. (2002) Essential Chemistry for Safe Aromatherapy. Churchill Livingstone
Paperback 256 pages (March 27, 2002) ISBN: 0443064857
Davis, P (1995) Aromatherapy an A-Z C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd Paperback 335 pages
ISBN: 0852072953
Gascoigne, S. (1992) Prescribed drugs and the Alternative Practitioner: The
Essential Guide. Energy Medicine Press ISBN: 1-85398-022-6
Gattefossé, R.M. Gattefossé’s Aromatherapy (1993) The First Book on
Aromatherapy, C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd. Paperback 176 pages ISBN: 0852072368
Kusmerik, J. (2202) Liquid Sunshine. Floamicus ISBN: 0-9543295-0-3
Lawless, J. (2002) The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils. Harper Collins Paperback
224 pages ISBN: 0007145187
Sellar, W. (2001) The Directory of Essential Oils. C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd Paperback
191 pages ISBN: 0852073461
Tisserand, R. Balacs, T. (1995) Essential Oil Safety; A Guide for Health
Professionals Churchill Livingstone, Hardcover 296 pages ISBN: 0443052603
Tisserand, R. (1997), reprinted 1993) The Art of Aromatherapy C.W. Daniel Co.
Ltd. Paperback 321 pages ISBN: 085207140X
Lavabre, Marcel (1997) Aromatherapy Workbook. Inner Traditions International,
Paperback 192 pages ISBN: 0892816449
Price, S. (1983) Practical Aromatherapy. HarperCollins Paperback 128 pages
ISBN: 0722508050
Price, S. (1999) Aromatherapy for Health Care Professionals. Churchill
Livingstone. Paperback 394 pages ISBN: 0443062102
Valnet, J. (1980, re-printed 1991) The Practice of Aromatherapy. C.W. Daniel Co.
Worwood, V. (1997) The Fragrant Mind. Bantam Paperback 640 pages
ISBN: 0553407996
Updated May 2009 CP 22
4. Applied Aromatherapy
Outline of Syllabus Contents:
1. Introduction to methods of application of essences. An outline of the range of
current uses of essences in professional and home treatments.
2. Practical: Presentation and preparation - environment for massage, equipment,
comfort, consultation set up, professionalism - attitude, dress, client
management, time management, hygiene, consultation contraindications,
physical signs, client welfare.
3. Full Body Massage sequence - names of massage strokes, benefits of strokes,
sequence of strokes, how to perform strokes; use of body - posture of therapist;
energy and massage; intention and integrity of therapist - the therapeutic
exchange; protection of therapist and client; practice sessions on fellow students
and models.
4. Preparation of blends for massage treatment - safe dilutions for full body and
face; blending techniques for massage and other applications
5. Inhalations: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
respiratory congestion); equipment required; how to prepare; safe dilutions of
essences; frequency of use; recommended essences to use; contraindications.
6. Compresses: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
inflammation, etc); equipment required; types of compress (i.e. hot or cold or
both); methods of preparing; hydrolats as compresses; safe essence dilutions;
recommended essences to use; contraindications.
7. Diffusing: - when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e.
contagious conditions, psychological effects, etc); equipment; different ways of
diffusing oils, types of diffusers available; safety aspects - diffusing oils to public;
psychological effects; recommended safe dilutions and choice of essences;
contraindications.
8. Bathing: when to use and for what reasons/conditions helpful for (i.e. stress,
insomnia, etc); equipment required; types of carrier for bathing/showering, etc.;
safe dilutions; recommended essences, contraindications; sourcing carriers for
bathing preparations; labeling.
9. Creams, lotions, hydrolats, gels, sprays, clay, topical application etc.: - when to
use and for what reasons/conditions; equipment required; different types of
media - creams, lotions, gels, hydrolats, vegetable oils and when to use which
type of medium i.e. depending on condition of client; diluting media & safe
dilutions with essences; sourcing base creams and lotions and gels, etc for
making effective aromatherapy preparations - ingredients and costs, labeling
requirements, etc.; making own creams and lotions at home - equipment,
ingredients, recipes, etc.
Recommended Reading
Biel A (2001) Trail Guide to the Body Books of Discovery; 2nd Rev Edition Spiral
Bound ISBN: 0965853411
Essential Aromatherapy CD Rom, The Revision Package by Essential Training
Solutions
Juhan D (1998) Job’s Body A Handbook for Bodywork Barrytown Limited
Paperback: 412 pages ISBN: 1581770227
Updated May 2009 CP 23
West O (1999) The Magic of Massage Hastings House Book Publishers Unbound
(1999) ISBN: 0803800002 Other Editions: Paperback
Premkumar Dr K (2003) The Massage Connection: Anatomy, Physiology &
Pathology Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Hardcover 704 pages ISBN:
0781734762
Price L & S (2004) Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for
Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals Churchill Livingstone Paperback,
300 pages, ISBN: 0443073163
Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage. (2004) Mosby Unknown Binding
1408 pages ISBN: 0323026818
Vickers, A. (1997) Massage and Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals.
Nelson Thornes Paperback 328 pages (July 1, 1996) ISBN: 0412576309
5. Therapeutic Relationships
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Individual and cultural prejudices, personal areas of strength and weakness,
health beliefs, the ability to give and receive feedback, the ability to self-assess.
2. The patient/practitioner relationship - communication skills to include models of
conscious and unconscious communication, building empathy, transference
and counter-transference, setting boundaries, proper professional conduct,
beginning and endings in a therapeutic relationship, dealing with sensitive
issues such as bereavement and loss.
3. Aromatherapy within the complementary and conventional health care sector.
Students will be provided with an overview of other complementary therapies.
Students will also learn when a client’s needs are outside of their level of
expertise and know when to refer to other healthcare professionals.
Recommended Reading
Brown, G. Esdaile, S. Ryan, S. (2003) Becoming an Advanced Healthcare
Practitioner. Butterworth Heineman
Mitchell, A. Cormack, M. (1998) The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary
Health care. Churchill Livingstone
Featherstone C (1996) Medical Marriage Scotland, the Findhorn Press
7. Legislation & Ethics
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Confidentiality - confidentiality and the law, Data-protection act, situations in
which patient information may be disclosed, sources of legal help and advice;
confidentiality within the practice, other staff, making and storing case notes,
patient access to their own notes
2. Referrals - to orthodox practitioners, to others within same discipline and to
those in other disciplines, patient care when the practitioner is absent.
6. Relationships between practitioners: communication, courtesy, professional and
ethical conduct; disputes and complaints procedure; transfer and referral of
patients, case histories and patient notes.
7. Continuing professional development; boundaries of the therapeutic space;
safeguarding the legitimate needs of the practitioner.
8. Professional misconduct: complaints, disciplinary procedure, advice and
guidance, insurance.
Updated May 2009 CP 24
9. Prescribed conduct regarding: abortion, venereal disease, notifiable diseases,
consent and supervision of minors and people with learning difficulties,
procedures for the intimate examination of a patient of the opposite sex,
notification of adverse events.
Recommended Reading
S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 and proposed review MHRA documents.
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996
Massage & Special Treatment Licensing Acts & Regulations
8. Business Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Advertising standards: methods and wording, creating expectation and making
claims (S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968).
2. How to advertise and promote your business; marketing skills; advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of employment; choice of premises; homevisiting
practice; networking; financial considerations and business plans;
banking and writing a CV. Explanations of business development from sole
trader, partnerships and limited company.
3. Setting up a business; fees, charges and costs and insurances.
4. Taxation and business issues; record keeping; taxable expenses; tax shelter;
personal pensions, preparing Tax Returns and accounts; hiring an accountant;
National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
5. Selling products - Trading Standards; Trades Descriptions Act 1968, The
Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996, Consumer Protection Act 1987,
Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994.
6. COSHH, CHIPS, Health & Hygiene & Safety at Work Act 1974, Veterinary
Surgeons Act 1966. RIDDOR,
7. National laws and Common Law; Byelaws, Local Authority Licensing;
Recommended Reading
Aldred Elaine M., “A Guide to starting your own Complementary Therapy Practice”
(2007), Churchill Livingstone ISBN -0-443-10309-7
Bailey, Anthony The "Which" Guide to Starting Your Own Business: How to Make a
Success of Going It Alone ("Which?" Consumer Guides); Paperback ~ Paperback
288 pages (March 2003) Publisher: Which? Books ISBN: 0852029306
Bickne, Carrie Web Design on a Shoestring; Hardcover ~ Hardcover 250 pages
(July 2003) Publisher: New Riders ISBN: 0735713286
Reuvid, Jonathan & Millar, Roderick Start Up and Run Your Own Business;
Paperback ~ Paperback 292 pages (September 3, 2003) Publisher: Kogan Page
ISBN: 0749440287
Rooney, Kathy (Editor) Good Small Business Guide: How to Start and Grow Your
Own Woods, Caspian From Acorns... How to Build Your Brilliant Business From
Scratch; Paperback ~ Paperback 172 pages (December 12, 2003) Publisher:
Prentice Hall ISBN: 0273688057
Webb P & S (2003) The Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur's Definitive
Guide to Starting a Business Paperback 608 pages (December 15, 2003)
Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747566909
Updated May 2009 CP 25
Inland Revenue Leaflets (available as PDF’s from
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/):
SE/1 Thinking of working for yourself? - Includes an application form to register
yourself as a self-employed person and also to register for National Insurance
Contributions.
CF10 – Self-employed people with small earnings
ES/FS1 – Employed or self-employed for tax and national insurance contributions
SA/BK4 Self Assessment. A general guide to keeping records.
Gives general advice about the records that need to be kept for tax purposes each
year and how long they need to be kept.
SA/BK8 Self Assessment. Your Guide.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/your-tax-return.htm contains a lot of information useful
to the tutor when teaching about tax obligations.
9. Understanding Research in Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. Define what research is and what function it performs.
2. Discuss hypothesis, control measure, variables, measurements, significance
etc.
3. Relate to current medical & scientific research.
4. Explain the meaning of placebos, control groups, double blind etc.
5. Include specific examples of types of medical and aromatherapy research
undertaken.
6. Identify the needs of the scientific community
7. Critical analysis and research
8. Discuss examples of research formats and presentations
9. Identify and discuss the differences between qualitative & quantitative research
and the difficulties underlying some aspects of aromatherapy research
Recommended Reading
Lewith G. (2001) Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies. Churchill
Livingstone Paperback 392 Pages ISBN 044306367
Sutton C (1987) Handbook of research for the helping professions, New York
10. Reflective Practice
Outline of Syllabus Contents
1. An introduction to the philosophy of reflective practice and its relevance to the
aromatherapist
2. Understanding Self Attitudes, beliefs, and values; what they are and how they
develop and the factors that influence their development. Defining health and
well-being.
3. Identifying the therapist’s own attitudes and beliefs. The effect these might
have on clients and others with whom the therapist may
work.
4. Interpersonal skills. The nature of inter-personal relationships, the therapeutic
relationship and working with others. How these relationships may affect the
therapist's ability to work effectively. To recognise and deal effectively with own
behaviour and practice, when it adversely affects working with different people.
5. Effective learning and development. Review and evaluate existing knowledge
and professional practice using NOS and Professional Code of Practice toidentify strengths and limitations. Knowing how we learn, learning styles, what
they are, to improve upon the limitations identified above.
6. Learning from experience. To learn effectively from experience requires
analysis and interpretation of the event so that it leads to new understanding.
Structuring the process to identifying the experience, returning to the
experience and describing it, attending to feelings, making sense of the
experience and assessing competence.
7. The role of reflective journaling as part of the learning and self development
process
8. Writing a development plan. Produce a Portfolio of learning evidence and
detail programme for future professional progress.
9. Support for learning and development to gain knowledge of various types of
support systems and networks and how to access them.
Recommended Reading
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Boud D, Keogh R & Walker D; (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning,
Kogan Page
Johns C. (2002) Guided Reflection Blackwell Science
Johns C. (2000) Becoming a reflective practitioner; a reflective and holistic
approach to clinical nursing, practice development and clinical supervision
Blackwell Science
Johns C (1994) Guided reflection. In reflective practice in nursing (Palmer A et al
eds) Blackwell science, Oxford
Reflection - http://www.trainer.org.uk/members/theory/process/reflection.htm
Source: AC Core curriculum
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Friday, 12 August 2011
Sp Brochure Card
The Sp brochure card is translated into local languages by Sp Distributors in 40 countries worldwide
http://www.shirleypriceessentia.com/files/ShirleyPriceBrochureCard.pdf
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Research - Aromatherapy Articles
Aromatherapy Resources
Five top aromatherapy articles - this is just a small amount of the research and study of essential oils and aromatherapy
The Psychological Aspects of Aromatherapy by Christine Broughan, 2004
Aromatherapy to Combatt MRSA? a report on work carried by Jacqui Stringer from the Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK in 2004.
The Use of Aromatherapy in Recovery from Substance Abuse by Lillian Hardbattle, 2001. Reported by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Managing Stress with Aromatherapy by Anne Rastetter Wenzel and Jeralynn Burke, 1999.
The psychophysiological effects of aromatherapy massage following cardiac surgery
Caroline Stevensen BA (Hons), RGN, MRSS, IFA
The Middlesex Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Mortimer Street, London W1N 8AA, UK
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Sensing an improvement: an experimental study to evaluate the use of aromatherapy, massage and periods of rest in an intensive care unit
Article first published online: 28 JUN 2008DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1995.21010034.x
Friday, 5 August 2011
Nutrition - Dr Morse - are humans really frugivores?
http://www.robertmorsend.com/
No matter what your age, health is one of your greatest assets while you're living your journey on this planet.
For generations, man has been ignorant of his/her body's proper nutritional needs. It is not difficult to understand the proper foods man should be consuming, which is simply reflected in the physiological design of the human species. Once called omnivores by many, humans are actually frugivores. Man's diet should be predominantly fruits and vegetables, instead of dead animals, their milks, and dormant foods (grains & beans).
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Thursday, 4 August 2011
Advertising Standards Agency - guidelines for websites
Watch Digital advertising seminar
The ASA now regulates all marketing communications on UK based organisations’ websites. Watch the recording of the ASA recent seminar on Digital advertising to help you to access advice and guidance at your convenience. All you have to do is login or sign up to CAP Services if you are not already a registered user.
http://www.cap.org.uk/
http://www.cap.org.uk/
Some sensible voluntary guidelines to follow. The CMA are working with the ASA to refine the guidelines for Professional Holistic therapists. Naturally you will want to include client testimonials however it is necessary to understand what the guidelines say and keep within the wording. This is consistent with remaining within the ethical code of Professional Therapist organisations.
The aim is not to deny free speech but to preserve it. The essence of this is that a website can be a media advertisement and like all advertisements must follow sensible guidelines of truth and fairness.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Workbook
The Aromatherapy workbook is an inexhaustible store. You can sympathise with GPs who say I have only time to keep pace with allopathic treatments. However to dismiss as unscientific complementary therapies because GPs lack the interest or time gives scientifically wrong information to the public. There is no limit to scientific curiosity but there is limited time! For classic western medicine to work the doctor has to be in command of all the information and the patient can be in ignorance needing only to supply their symptoms to receive the appropriate treatment. The system works well for western lifestyles and is adapted to the limited time a doctor has and the limited time a patient has. In fact the doctor only needs to spend sufficient time with their patients to gather information on the symptoms. The doctor then prescribes the chemical information which the patient needs or surgery is used to clear a physical blockage. The eastern idea that important information is within the patient and not the doctor is rather scary to some! Most doctors have always been fascinated at their own good health despite a lifetime of treating peoples illness.We now know the mind is not limited to the skull and the mind and body are intimately connected chemically and energetically so mental attitudes and experiences good and bad can have a physical effect. Knowledge of individual bioenergy and what can affect or augment it is increasing all the time.So we find the mind, body and spirit too are one and certain spiritual practices can improve our health and happiness and longevity. Certainly the practice of aromatherapy is the best antidote to any lack of curiosity. Dr Valnet had a phrase 'there is nothing less scientific than to deny the evidence of our own eyes!'.Your practice is giving you that evidence.
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Monday, 25 July 2011
Peripheral neuropathy
- Hi Ian - Thanx for responding as quickly as you have :). I have already enrolled in the SPICA distance learning course, and received a kit that is slightly different to the link in your reply above. Still good. In relation to which oils for my husband I also wrote a further note to you. Shall I ask Sarah this question? Cheers and Ta15 minutes ago ·
I'll ask here and respond on that by message. A lot of active men in their fifties for the first time encounter distressing health conditions which require daily pills from the doctor and medical management almost for the first time. On the mental aspects confidence is often knocked and concentration can suffer as men are concerned not only for themselves but for their dependents. The oils can help with this to complement the medical management but as medicine may be prescribed for diabetes and heart best check with the doctor his views of essential oils in massage. However essential oils by inhalation for the mental aspects for example in a natural cologne should be fine. This is a helpful link for the diagnosed condition http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001619/Does your husband use chemicals in your business? Diabetes is another likely cause of nerve damage. Any man in their fifties with blood pressure and cholesterol symptoms should have a serious treadmill test which really pushes the heart to check for early signs of coronary heart disease eg a blocked artery or subbranch of an artery. This may be contributing and be the real root of the problem. Medical imaging is now excellent and he wont regret investigating this. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govPubMed Health offers up-to-date information on diseases, conditions, drugs, treatment options, and healthy living, with a special focus on comparative effectiveness research from institutions around the world. PubMed Health is produced by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a division
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Essentially oils - a thankyou
Essentially Oils of Chipping Norton Oxfordshire ceased trading in June 2011 following the illness of its Director Charles Wells. Besides wishing Charles Wells a speedy personal recovery I would just like to say a thankyou for fifteen years of excellent service to aromatherapy. Essentially Oils was the firm I turned to whenever a customer sought an oil, carrier or hydrolat which was not on the Shirley Price product list and for advice on product testing. Charles wrote many articles on essential oils and a valuable newsletter. I am sorry to see these articles are not available online now as I enjoyed dipping into these. Charles enthusiasm and experience and that of his family was much appreciated at Shirley Price Aromatherapy and will be much missed.
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Saturday, 23 July 2011
Lavender oil in pregnancy
http://roberttisserand.com/2011/07/lavender-oil-and-pregnancy/
This article by Robert Tisserand throws light on both the use of Lavender in pregnancy and use of the term 'Lavender'. Care must be taken to avoid confusing Spike Lavender with Lavender Angustifolia when discussing the safety of use of Lavender in pregnancy.
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Friday, 22 July 2011
http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-medicine-Science-business-assault/dp/0951964607
This book by Martin Walker is well worth a read by all those involved in the front line of health and wellness. The mobilisation of professional PR skills by large pharma companies can certainly have unintended consequences and there will be many who read this book including pharmaceutical executives and policy makers who say well I did not mean that to happen! Certainly there are many who are only too aware of the value of primary care for it is only when those frontline defences are breached that the unquestionably toxic effect of many pharmaceuticals can be justified. No one wishes disability or cancer on their patients.
What is encouraging is that someone of Martin Walkers undoubted ability is able to devote his life to these researches. There will be millions who benefit as a result and policy will be better balanced by a recognition of the power of professional PR something of which we are all increasingly aware.
At the same time any treatment however non toxic must be justified. The fact that professional PR is mobilised against the Complementary therapy industry is an opportunity to justify both the record and effectiveness of these treatments provided policy makers are aware of the disparity of resources involved and not taken in by a well resourced PR hoax to the detriment of patient care. As Walker tellingly observes Homeopathy costs the NHS £150,000 in materials compared to its billions in drug bills. Indeed I observe how much higher would those drug bills be but for homeopathy.
One day we will understand how these substances charge the water in which they are diluted with their healing but in the meantime how many more can reap the benefits of the fact they and their practicioners do?
The extraordinary rise in healthcare standards in the west has not only been the result of expenditure but the fearless exposure of malpractice of any kind. Complementary medicines record is virtually unblemished in this regard and any serious blemish should be as much the subject of debate as in allopathic medicine.
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This book by Martin Walker is well worth a read by all those involved in the front line of health and wellness. The mobilisation of professional PR skills by large pharma companies can certainly have unintended consequences and there will be many who read this book including pharmaceutical executives and policy makers who say well I did not mean that to happen! Certainly there are many who are only too aware of the value of primary care for it is only when those frontline defences are breached that the unquestionably toxic effect of many pharmaceuticals can be justified. No one wishes disability or cancer on their patients.
What is encouraging is that someone of Martin Walkers undoubted ability is able to devote his life to these researches. There will be millions who benefit as a result and policy will be better balanced by a recognition of the power of professional PR something of which we are all increasingly aware.
At the same time any treatment however non toxic must be justified. The fact that professional PR is mobilised against the Complementary therapy industry is an opportunity to justify both the record and effectiveness of these treatments provided policy makers are aware of the disparity of resources involved and not taken in by a well resourced PR hoax to the detriment of patient care. As Walker tellingly observes Homeopathy costs the NHS £150,000 in materials compared to its billions in drug bills. Indeed I observe how much higher would those drug bills be but for homeopathy.
One day we will understand how these substances charge the water in which they are diluted with their healing but in the meantime how many more can reap the benefits of the fact they and their practicioners do?
The extraordinary rise in healthcare standards in the west has not only been the result of expenditure but the fearless exposure of malpractice of any kind. Complementary medicines record is virtually unblemished in this regard and any serious blemish should be as much the subject of debate as in allopathic medicine.
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Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Cinnamon
http://nocamels.com/2011/06/research-shows-cinnamon-helps-delay-alzheimers/
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