Aromatherapy and Working in Residential Care

AROMATHERAPY AND WORKING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE

The aim of the day is to provide students with relevant information and skills which will enable them to confidently use essential oils / aromatherapy massage for the benefit of residents in care homes, hospitals or similar.

• Introductions
• Definition of aromatherapy & the benefits.
• How do essential oils work? Olfactory, limbic system and through the skin
• Practical massage techniques – hand & foot massage
• Different methods to use essential oils.
• 5 Safe Oils
• Rules and regulations – risk assessments etc. COSSH Storage etc
• Activities suitable for the venue – practical session.