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Janet Tomaino, DNP

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University of Minnesota

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This course provides an overview of essential oil therapy and current aromatherapy practices in clinical settings and gives you the skills to bring aromatherapy into your own practice. By the end of the course, you will be able to: a) explain what essential oils are to a patient and how they work; b) assess if an essential oil might be beneficial to a patient, considering patient preference and the research evidence, as well as any safety issues or contraindications; and c) suggest a protocol for use in a clinical setting.
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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Approx. 16 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Describe the current and potential role of aromatherapy in health and healthcare.
Identify safety and ethical issues and discuss their application in practice situations.
Assess, administer, and evaluate the use of essential oils for management of pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue.
Discuss logistics of establishing and sustaining a clinical aromatherapy program.

Skills you will gain

integrative healthcare
wellbeing
patient-centered care
improved symptom management
evidence-based practice

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

There is no required background for this course.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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4.87/5 (178 Ratings)

Janet Tomaino, DNP

Associate Professor

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

19,393 Learners

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University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What is Aromatherapy and its Role in Health and Healthcare?

3 hours to complete

18 videos (Total 89 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

18 videos

Course Introduction2mWhat is Clinical Aromatherapy?5mHow Are Essential Oils Made?7mEssential Oil Extraction and Concentration6mFrankincense Essential Oil Production5mComplexity of Essential Oils6mWhat is a Monograph?5mWhere to Find Essential Oil Monographs2mDental Patient Case Study5mEarly Essential Oil History4mEssential Oil History: 16th Century to Present3mEvidence Base for Aromatherapy4mDr. Jessie Hawkins Interview1mEvidence Research Examples6mCommon Uses of Essential Oils in Healthcare4mWhy Healthcare Includes Aromatherapy4mAromatherapy in Healthcare Roles4mProvider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Work8m

3 readings

Lavender Monograph10mWeek 1 Summary10mWeek 1 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz20m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

What Do I Need to Know About Safety and Quality?

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 56 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

How Safe Are Essential Oils?4mSkin-Related Safety Implications5mRobert Tisserand Interview15mSkin Reaction Risk Factors3mPhototoxicity3mIngestion of Essential Oils4mConsiderations for Using Essential Oils With Special Populations6mPam Conrad Interview1mFDA Regulation of Essential Oils5mEssential Oil Quality Indicators5m

5 readings

Phototoxic Essential Oils10mPrenatal and Postpartum Aromatherapy Resources10mGC-MS Analysis10mEssential Oil Shelf Life and Storage10mHow to Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website10m

2 practice exercises

Evaluate an Essential Oil Company Website10mWeek 2 Quiz15m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Application and Delivery Methods

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 65 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Salvatore Battaglia Interview5mWhat Happens When You Inhale Essential Oils?5mDirect Inhalation Methods7mIndirect Inhalation Methods5mEssential Oil Diffusion in Public or Shared Spaces3mIntroducing Essential Oils to Patients/Clients2mWhat Happens When You Apply Essential Oils to Your Skin?4mDiluting Essential Oils in a Carrier Oil5mEssential Oil Compresses and Baths5mEssential Oil Massage Techniques2mEssential Oils for Self-Care9mProvider Stories: How I Use Essential Oils At Home6m

5 readings

Direct Inhalation Methods Supply List10mEssential Oil Inhalation Methods10mCase Study: Mary, 4010mTopical Application Methods10mEssential Oil Tips for Home and Self-Care10m

2 practice exercises

Essential Oil Inhalation Methods30mWeek 3 Quiz20m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Essential Oils for Managing Pain and Anxiety

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 37 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

How Can Essential Oils Help Manage Pain?7mPatient Stories: Tony2mHow Can Essential Oils Help People Relax?4mClinical Use of Bergamot4mClinical Use of Lavender and Sweet Orange4mCase Study: John, 324mClinical Use of Sweet Marjoram and Roman Chamomile5mCase Study: Jennie, 824m

10 readings

Managing Pain with Essential Oils10mEssential Oils for Pain Management Research Guide10mPromoting Relaxation With Essential Oils10mEssential Oils for Relaxation Research Guide10mBergamot Monograph10mSweet Orange Monograph10mLavender Monograph10mSweet Marjoram Monograph10mRoman Chamomile Monograph10mWeek 4 References and Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 4 Quiz20m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM AROMATHERAPY: CLINICAL USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS

by AOApr 24, 2020

Excellent overview of aromatherapy and some of its major uses, safety considerations, and supporting evidence. I look forward to using what I learned in my clinical practice but also my daily life!

by MPJan 29, 2021

Well structured and well organised course that gives you fundamental knowledge about aromatherapy and essential oils. Thank you Janet Tomaino (DNP, Associate Professor).

by OMOct 25, 2021

I am more confident sharing about essential oils after this course. Very clear explanation on the safe use of essential oils in clinical setting and in everyday life. Thank you!!!

by MCAug 23, 2019

Good course. Difficult to navigate back to review information already presented. It would be ehlpful to have a drop down for Week 1, Week 2 etc

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