Essential Oils: Therapeutic Uses - 8 CE Hours

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The 8 CE hour Essential Oils: Therapeutic Uses home study course focuses on common medical conditions and how essential oil application may be used as a complimentary treatment. This course is broken into three parts: how to use the course, basic essential oil application methods, and essential oil uses for commonly seen medical conditions. It is a wonderful reference guide for massage therapists looking to incorporate essential oil and aromatherapy application in their practice. More than 120 common medical conditions are outlined with specific oils which may be helpful for their treatment. Although this course is not meant to replace traditional medical treatment for common conditions, it provides massage therapists with a great resource for complimentary medicine.

This Course Will Present:

• Definition of essential oils
• Safety tips when working with essential oils
• Basic application methods of essential oils
• Quick reference charts for application of essential oils
• Essential oil treatment for over 120 commonly seen medical conditions

You Will Receive: Essential Oils: Therapeutic Uses text, by Melissa M. Dawahare, ND, guide with instructions, exam of 65 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.

The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.

Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.

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I liked how they broke it down by medical condition on how to apply and what essential oils to apply. - Jessica Brown

The Information was easy to understand. I appreciate the list with application methods for essential oils and its uses. highly recommend. - Lindsay Finnan

I've worked with essential oils for awhile & still learned new things. I especially liked the easy reference tables for the Topical Application Methods Summary - I will definitely continue to use that as a resource. - Jenn Kaye

I like that it was laid out simply and to the point. Quality information was easy to get. - S Brittle, LMT

It was very easy to understand and very knowledgeable. - Elena Blanco, LMT

I like the ease and informative content. - Beverly Duncan, LMT

I like that the course listed many essential oils and what they can help. - Allen Stevens, LMT

I felt that this module showed the practical applications of Essential Oils. The layout was easy to understand and has made me quite excited to include oils in my practice. - N. Pereira, LMT

I liked that this course was informative. I especially liked the printable reference charts and listing of conditions to be helped. Will be a great addition to my practice. Also, it was very helpful for you to list the actual exam questions within the course material: what a time saver at test time! - Rebecca L., LMT

Skin testing an essential oil means:
A.    Diluting it with a carrier oil and placing on a large patch of skin
B.    Diluting it with a carrier oil and placing on a small patch of skin
C.    Using it undiluted and placing on a large patch of skin
D.    Using it undiluted and placing it in the hair

Which two essential oils may be helpful in constipation?
A.    Basil and Balsam Fir
B.    Spruce and Spearmint
C.    Ginger and Peppermint
D.    Valerian and Vetiver

Which of the following essential oils is not used with headaches?
A.    Balsam Fir
B.    Basil  
C.    Clove   
D.    Dill