Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: History and development of aromatherapy Effects of aromatherapy application to the body Fundamental theories of aromatherapy Basic aromatherapy terminology and pronunciation Sociology of health and the health care system Ethical issues in natural medicine OHS requirements in the workplace Current political context of health care Dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape Rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease Vitalistic, empirical approach to health Aromatherapy integration of these approaches to health Qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in aromatherapy Philosophy, principles and practices of other alternative and complementary therapies for example shiatsu, naturopathy, massage Principles of aromatherapy and its epistemology within the therapeutic systems of the east and west How aromatherapy works with the conventional medical model Philosophies, principles and tools of aromatherapy practice A range of alternative and complementary therapies |