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1 Welcome 2 Instructions For Use 3 Important Information 4 Introduction 5 Assessment Guidance 6 Portfolio of Evidence Requirements & Construction 7 Assignments 8 Plagiarism & Authenticity 9 Learning Styles 10 Powerful Study Tips & Effective Strategies 11 Time Management 12 Get Organised! 13 Hypnosis for Exam Success & Study 14 Reflective Practice 15 The Journey Starts Here....

1 Learning outcomes, evidence requirements and resources 2 Learning Outcome 1 Natural Products 3 Learning Outcome 1 Mind & Body Medicine 4 Learning Outcome 1 Manipulative & Body-Based Practices 5 Learning Outcome 1 Other CAM Practices 6 Learning Outcome 1 Complementary Therapies 7 Learning Outcome 1 Body Massage 8 Learning Outcome 1 Aromatherapy 9 Learning Outcome 1 Shiatsu 10 Learning Outcome 1 Remedial Massage 11 Learning Outcome 1 Reflexology 12 Learning Outcome 1 Reiki 13 Learning Outcome 1 Acupuncture 14 Learning Outcome 1 Bowen Technique 15 Learning Outcome 1 Alexander Technique 16 Learning Outcome 1 Bach Flower 17 Learning Outcome 1 Herbalism 18 Learning Outcome 1 Kinesiology 19 Learning Outcome 1 Hypnotherapy 20 Learning Outcome 1 Definitions and theories 21 Learning Outcome 1 Principles of Holistic Medicine 22 Learning Outcome 1 Understand the key historical factors and theoretical background for complementary therapies - Assignment a-c) 23 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the main influences on working within the complementary therapy industry 24 Learning Outcome 2 Risk Assessment 25 Learning Outcome 2 Fire & Evacuation Procedures 26 Learning Outcome 2 Ensuring safety 27 Learning Outcome 2 Security Procedures 28 Learning Outcome 2 Manual Handling 29 Learning Outcome 2 Health & Safety Policies & Procedures 30 Learning Outcome 2 Accidents & Accident Reporting 31 Learning Outcome 2 Hazardous Substances 32 Learning Outcome 2 First Aid 33 Learning Outcome 2 Health & Safety Legislation, Regulations and Code of Conduct 34 Learning Outcome 2 Legal Obligations 35 Learning Outcome 2 Legal Requirements 36 Learning outcome 2 Understand the main influences on working within the complementary therapy industry - Assignment a) 37 Learning Outcome 2 Professionalism & Ethics 38 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the main influences on working withinthe complementary therapy industry - Assignment b) 39 Learning Outcome 2 Regulation, insurance and NOS 40 Learning Outcome 2 Regulation 41 Learning Outcome 2 Codes of Practice, Code of Ethics, Insurance &NOS 42 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the main influences on working within the complementary therapy industry - Assignment c) 43 Learning Outcome 2 Good Practice 44 Learning Outcome 2 Professional Associations & Organisations 45 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the main influences on working within the complementary therapy industry - Assignment d) 46 Learning Outcome 3 Explore and establish the client’s needs for complementary therapy 47 Learning Outcome 3 The Consultation Process 48 Learning Outcome 3 The Consultation & Consultation Forms 49 Learning Outcome 3 The Holistic Approach 50 Learning Outcome 3 The Treatment Process & Client Overview / Case History 51 Learning Outcome 3 Understand the key aspects of good clinical practice - Assignment a) 52 Learning Outcome 3 Client Confidentiality & Complaints 53 Learning Outcome 3 Keeping Records 54 Learning Outcome 3 Understand the key aspects of good clinical practice - Assignment b) 55 Learning Outcome 3 Other Therapies & Referrals 56 Learning Outcome 3 Understand the key aspects of good clinical practice - Assignment c) 57 Learning Outcome 3 Body Language & Communication 58 Learning Outcome 3 Understanding Body Language 59 Learning Outcome 3 Learning to Communicate With Clients 60 Learning Outcome 3 The Communication Process 61 Learning Outcome 3 Managing Cultural Differences 62 Learning outcome 3 Understand the key aspects of good clinical practice - Assignment d)

1 Learning outcomes, evidence requirements, resources and revision 2 Learning Outcome 1 Understand the organisation of the body 3 Learning Outcome 1 Understand the organisation of the body - Assignment a-f) 4 End of Learning Outcome 1 Quick Quiz 5 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails 6 Learning Outcome 2 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails - Assignment a-f) 7 End of Learning Outcome 2 Quick Quiz 8 Learning Outcome 3 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system 9 Learning Outcome 3 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system - Assignment a-e) 10 End of Learning Outcome 3 Quick Quiz 11 Learning Outcome 4 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system 12 Learning Outcome 4 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system - Assignment a-d) 13 End of Learning Outcome 4 Quick Quiz 14 Learning Outcome 5 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system 15 Learning Outcome 5 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system - Assignment a-b) 16 End of Learning Outcome 5 Quick Quiz 17 Learning Outcome 6 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system 18 Learning Outcome 6 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system - Assignment a-e) 19 End of Learning Outcome 6 Quick Quiz 20 Learning Outcome 7 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system 21 Learning Outcome 7 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system - Assignment a-d) 22 End of Learning Outcome 7 Quick Quiz 23 Learning Outcome 8 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system 24 Learning Outcome 8 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system - Assignment a-h) 25 End of Learning Outcome 8 Quick Quiz 26 Learning Outcome 9 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system 27 Learning Outcome 9 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system - Assignment a-f) 28 End of Learning Outcome 9 Quick Quiz 29 Learning Outcome 10 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system 30 Learning Outcome 10 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system - Assignment a-d) 31 End of Learning Outcome 10 Quick Quiz 32 Learning Outcome 11 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system 33 Learning Outcome 11 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system - Assignment a-c) 34 End of Learning Outcome 11 Quick Quiz 35 Learning Outcome 12 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system 36 Learning Outcome 12 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system - Assignment a-c) 37 End of Learning Outcome 12 Quick Quiz 38 External Theory Exams

1 Learning outcomes and evidence requirements 2 Learning Outcome 1 Introduction 3 Learning Outcome 1 Overview of Applicable Legislation and Regulations 4 Learning Outcome 1 Legal requirements and obligations 5 Learning Outcome 1 Legal Requirements for Running a Business 6 Learning Outcome 1 Marketing and Public Relations in Businesses 7 Learning Outcome 1 Market research and segmentation 8 Learning Outcome 1 Understanding Customer Needs and Wants 9 Learning Outcome 1 Marketing 10 Learning Outcome 1 Employment Opportunities within the Complementary Therapy Industry 11 Learning Outcome 1 Communication Techniques 12 Learning Outcome 1 Body language and communication 13 Learning Outcome 1 Promotion 14 Learning Outcome 1 Promotional Methods 15 Learning Outcome 1 Promoting Products, Services and Complementary Therapy Practices 16 Learning Outcome 1 Advertising standards: 17 Learning outcome 1: Understand the key business criteria required for complementary therapies - Assignment a-d) 18 Learning Outcome 2 Different Business Types 19 Learning Outcome 2 Potential business opportunities 20 Learning Outcome 2 Potential business requirements 21 Learning outcome 2: Be able to research a business concept Assignments a-c) 22 Learning Outcome 3 Business plan 23 Learning Outcome 3 Self-employment 24 Learning Outcome 3 Business Requirements for a Plan 25 Learning Outcome 3 Service costs 26 Learning Outcome 3 Start-up and Running Costs 27 Learning Outcome 3 Preparing a business plan 28 Learning outcome 3: Be able to prepare a business plan Assignments a-b)

1 Learning Outcome 1 Introduction 2 Learning Outcome 1 Glossary of Terms 3 Learning Outcome 1 How Aromatherapy Works 4 Learning Outcome 1 Preparation of self 5 Learning Outcome 1 Posture and positioning 6 Learning Outcome 1 The Energy Connection 7 Learning Outcome 1 Preparation of client 8 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment e) 9 Learning Outcome 1 Preparation of a treatment environment: 10 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment f) 11 Learning Outcome 1 Body Language For Therapists 12 Learning Outcome 1 The Consultation 13 Learning Outcome 1 Consultation techniques 14 Learning Outcome 1 Consultation records 15 Learning Outcome 1 Influencing factors 16 Learning Outcome 1 Recommendations 17 Learning Outcome 1 Objectives, Effects, and Benefits of Aromatherapy Treatment 18 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment g) 19 Learning Outcome 1 Therapeutic Touch 20 Learning Outcome 1 Contra-indications 21 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment h) 22 Learning Outcome 1 Contra-actions and responses 23 Learning Outcome 1 Informed Consent 24 Learning Outcome 1 Working with Special Client Groups 25 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment i) 26 Learning Outcome 1 Referrals 27 Learning Outcome 1 Safeguarding 28 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment j) 29 Learning Outcome 1 Health, Safety, and Security 30 Learning Outcome 1 Employee and Employer’s Health, Safety, and Security Responsibilities 31 Learning Outcome 1 Workplace legislation 32 Learning Outcome 1 Raising Professional Standards in Aromatherapy 33 Learning outcome 1 Be able to prepare for aromatherapy treatment - Assignment k) 34 Learning Outcome 2 Evaluating the Results of Aromatherapy Treatment 35 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment j) 36 Learning Outcome 2 History of Massage 37 Learning Outcome 2 Knowledge of Other Massage Traditions 38 Learning Outcome 2 History of Aromatherapy 39 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment k) 40 Learning Outcome 2 Overview of Essential Oils 41 Learning Outcome 2 Physical Characteristics in Aromatherapy Treatment 42 Learning Outcome 2 Skin types, diseases and disorders 43 Learning Outcome 2 Use of complementary therapies in cancer care 44 Learning Outcome 2 Aromatherapy Technique Adaptations 45 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment l) 46 Learning Outcome 2 The Holistic Approach 47 Learning Outcome 2 Stress 48 Learning Outcome 2 Organic Chemistry 49 Learning Outcome 2 Taxonomy, Nomenclature, Structure, and Function of Plants 50 Learning Outcome 2 Plant Science 51 Learning Outcome 2 The Plant Families 52 Learning Outcome 2 The Role of Plant Science in Aromatherapy 53 Learning Outcome 2 Botany and botanical families 54 Learning Outcome 2 Essential oil profiles 55 Learning Outcome 2 Characteristics and Possible Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils 56 Learning Outcome 2 Commonly Researched Essential Oils 57 Learning Outcome 2 Carrier oils 58 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment m) 59 Learning Outcome 2 Chemistry and extraction methods 60 Learning Outcome 2 Professional Sources for Aromatherapy Practice 61 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment n) 62 Learning Outcome 2 The Chemistry of Aromatherapy 63 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment o) 64 Learning Outcome 2 Olfactory System 65 Learning Outcome 2 Blending essential oils 66 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment p) 67 Learning Outcome 2 Degradation and spoilage of essential oils 68 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment q) 69 Learning Outcome 2 Absorption of Essential Oils 70 Learning Outcome 2 Administration and Methods of Using of Essential Oils 71 Learning Outcome 2 Other Aromatherapy Mediums 72 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment r) 73 Learning Outcome 2 Physiological and psychological effects of aromatherapy on the body systems 74 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment s) 75 Learning Outcome 2 Buying essential oils, product labelling and packaging 76 Learning Outcome 2 Safe use, handling, storage and labelling 77 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment t) 78 Learning Outcome 2 Correct maintenance and storage of products, materials, tools and equipment 79 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment u) 80 Learning Outcome 2 Client Care and Communication 81 Learning Outcome 2 Classical massage movements 82 Learning Outcome 2 Passive Joint Movements 83 Learning Outcome 2 Aromatherapy Massage Techniques 84 Learning Outcome 2 Aromatherapy Massage Routines 85 Learning Outcome 2 Commercially Acceptable Time for Aromatherapy Treatments 86 Learning Outcome 2 Body mechanics and injury prevention 87 Learning Outcome 2 Contra-actions 88 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment v) 89 Learning Outcome 2 Aftercare and homecare advice 90 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment w) 91 Learning Outcome 2 Evaluation of Treatment 92 Learning outcome 2 Be able to provide aromatherapy treatment - Assignment x) 93 Learning Outcome 3 Reflective practice 94 Learning Outcome 3 Reflecting on Professional Practice in Aromatherapy 95 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment a) 96 Learning Outcome 3 Evaluating Your Own Knowledge and Practice in Relation to Current Codes of Conduct and Working Practices 97 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment b) 98 Learning Outcome 3 Identifying Strengths and Limitations in Aromatherapy Practice 99 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment c) 100 Learning Outcome 3 Elements of Reflective Practice in Aromatherapy 101 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment d) 102 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment e) 103 Learning Outcome 3 Lifelong Learning Opportunities in Aromatherapy 104 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment f) 105 Learning Outcome 3 Recording Evidence in Aromatherapy Practice 106 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment g) 107 Learning Outcome 3 Be able to reflect upon aromatherapy practice - Assignment h)