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Content Clinical Content The course is clinically based, often using nursing diagnoses- such as alteration of pain perception. This means a symptom like pain will be targeted using an essential oil with an analgesic action, such as Mentha piperita (peppermint) or Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian Lemongrass). Outcomes can be measured simply using a visual analog (scale 0 - 10) or a Likert scale. By quantifying outcomes it is possible to translate the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy into the language of science, which is more acceptable to orthodox medicine. In October 1997, the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing voted to accept aromatherapy and other complementary modalities as part of holistic nursing care. The decision on aromatherapy was based on the above certification program Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. Currently, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia are supportive to nurses using complementary therapies (including aromatherapy) as part of their nursing practice. HOWEVER, NURSES MAY STILL NEED TO NEGOTIATE WITH THEIR EMPLOYER AND FACILITY. Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Washington are discussing the issue right now. Course Content Module I Introduces the core concepts of clinical aromatherapy using touch and smell, emphasizing its place within the history of medical therapies, plus different clinical application methods, safety, and basic plant taxonomy. Nine essential oils are covered with evidence-based material. Details on how to take a case-study & generic consent forms. Introduction to The 'm' technique®: hand. Module 2 Emphasizes key concepts in the clinical use of essential oils and their potential use within a health care framework with specific reference to infection, stress and psychoneuroimmunology. Eight new essential oils are covered. Module 3 Outlines the chemistry and main functional groups found in essential oils. Also covered is biosynthesis. Group tutorials on research projects. Eight new essential oils. Module 4 A review of all essential oils covered in the course with reference to inflammation, pain, cancer, AIDS & women's health : supporting case-histories & research data. Protocols and policies. Eight new essential oils covered. 33 Essential oils are covered in the course, click here for list, plus specialized carrier oils, floral waters and infused oils.   back