Lay the Foundation for Natural Healing

Ideal for beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills, this short course delivers essential aromatherapy knowledge in a flexible four-module format. Learn to identify and safely use essential oils, explore the art of blending, and discover how aromatherapy can support everyday health and emotional wellbeing. Through practical exercises and resources, you will gain the confidence to start your journey into natural health.

Key Highlights

Study essential oil properties, blending basics, and safety guidelines
Learn how to choose oils for stress, sleep, energy, and emotional support
Create basic home remedies, including inhalers and massage blends

Outcomes

Understand how to safely use essential oils for common wellness goals
Build confidence in selecting and blending oils for personal use
Begin applying aromatherapy in everyday settings with care and knowledge

Enrol now and take your first step into the world of holistic healing.

Quick Overview

Study Method: 100% Online & Self-paced

Get Qualified: Recognised by HHAI and IICT

Flexible Payment: Enrol in Full or Choose a Flexible Payment Plan

Assessment: 100% Online

Total Modules: 4

Duration: 6 Months

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Course Details

What you will learn:

History of aromatherapy and introduction to aromatherapy (how aroma affects us, the holistic view to heal and a summary of how essential oils work)
Application to aromatherapy and the different types
How essential oils work
Chemical constituents of Essential Oils and factors that affect them, pheromones
Methods of absorption - the limbic system, olfactory system and the skin
Methods of essential oil production/extraction. Expression, Distillation, Solvent Extraction
Differences of Materia aromatica use between herbalism and aromatherapy
Essential oil profiles: lavender, tea tree,
Glossary of properties of Essential Oils
Hydrosols and Essential Oils
Create a dream pillow
Making rose water
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Carrier oils
Essential oil safety
Introduction to essential oil blending
Aromatherapy remedies
Prepare and dispense, control stock and storage of essential oils
Using authentic essential oils
The role of the healer
Professional conduct as an aromatherapist
Benefits of aromatherapy
Case Studies
Aromatherapy for stress

Modules: 4

Duration: Self-paced. This course is accessible for 6 months, but you can finish it sooner!

Computer Requirements: Any platform that allows students to type, download to an appropriate file, and re-upload is acceptable, such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Adobe PDF Reader.

Boost your skills with this flexible, 100% online course, designed to fit your schedule. Study at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete. Whether it's mornings, nights, or weekends, you’re in control—we’re here to support you.

By completing the Fundamentals of Aromatherapy, you'll gain essential knowledge and hands-on skills to start your aromatherapy journey. Learn about its history, core principles, and the safe use of essential oils. You'll create therapeutic blends, explore the science behind aromatherapy, and apply holistic techniques to enhance well-being.

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Fundamentals of Aromatherapy

Name: Fundamentals of Aromatherapy
Brand: ACOA
SKU: AROMAFUN
Price: 336.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Take the next step in your aromatherapy journey. Designed to inspire and upskill, each course offers practical knowledge you can apply right away while studying online at your own pace.

• Flexible online learning that fits your lifestyle
• Practical, hands-on knowledge in holistic wellness
• Ideal for beginners or professionals expanding their expertise

Discover a pathway that deepens your passion and enhances your practice.

$336.00 AUD $420.00 AUD

"You won’t be disappointed.

If you are looking to broaden your knowledge, establish a complementary therapies business or simply for personal fulfilment then I highly recommend you give Australian College of Aromatherapy a go.

Excellent course content, great support and knowledgeable tutors. That’s why I continually come back to ACOA for my ongoing professional development”

ALAN GUYMER - Graduate

"Thank you ACOA! My business is starting to grow.

I chose Clinical Aromatherapy and the electives. At one stage I didn’t think I could get through all the modules and hold a full time job, but Michelle would continue to engage with me and would let me know that I was almost there.

It showed me that at any age you can gain qualifications with confidence from the support to get from the college.Then to my surprise I enrolled in another Diploma. This was an easy process of RPL which helped work out how many modules were left."

Debbie McRobie - Graduate

"Would I recommend this training to others - YES I HAVE!

I found the overall training excellent, the academic information excellent, the practical training above average, I learned what I wanted, and I am interested in attending an advanced training workshop."

B- Workshop participant

"Throughout my studies I felt extremely supported by the staff.

"I really loved my time studying with the Australian College of Aromatherapy. I gained valuable knowledge on not only the benefits of essential oils, but the safe and professional use of them as well. I also really appreciated the choice of electives and was grateful for the opportunity to explore in more depth the areas of aromatherapy that were of special interest to me. Thanks so much!

Tallis Bartlett - Graduate

"Thank you so very much for this amazing journey!

I can't thank you enough for your support through my studies. I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge throughout this experience which I'm sure I will carry with me forever, both professionally in my career and on a personal level."

Steph - Graduate

"Thank you so very much for this amazing journey!

“I am very thankful for my training in Palliative Care and Aromatherapy through your College, to have gained the knowledge and skills to be able to offer such comfort and peace to the client and his family at their time of great need. Aromatherapy is so vital in this area. Thanks for everything.”

Steph - Graduate

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