Introduction to Aromatherapy: Long-term Care (QFOC03)
Gain a first insight into aromatherapy in long-term care.
Do you work in long-term care and want to acquire the fundamentals and framework for the professional application of essential oils, carrier oils, and hydrosols? This seminar package, consisting of two days of in-person instruction and one day of guided self-study, will introduce you to professional aromatherapy in a long-term care setting.
What awaits you?
- On the first day of the course and during the self-study phase, we will familiarize you with the general basic knowledge for the sensible and safe use of essential oils, fatty vegetable oils and hydrosols.
- On the second day of the course, we focus on a mix of theory and practical applications. You will learn about the framework for professional aromatherapy applications, providing initial guidance for long-term care. Module 1 can be credited towards the certificate and diploma courses.
Learning objectives
- They delve into the basic knowledge for the sensible and safe application of essential oils, fatty vegetable oils and hydrosols.
- You will learn about a selection of essential oils and applications that play a special role in the context of long-term care for the elderly.
- They learn about individual aromatherapy measures, which they also try out in practice.
- They train your sense of smell.
- You will learn about the framework for professional aromatherapy applications in long-term care and thus receive guidance for introducing aromatherapy in the long-term care setting.
- They learn about general precautionary measures regarding the sensitive life phase of old age and multimorbidity.
- They will learn about selected application areas of the Evelyn Deutsch by farfalla line and will be able to perform simple applications with ready-made mixtures in their professional environment.
Who is this seminar package intended for?
Nursing professionals from long-term or acute care as well as home care services who would like to gain an initial insight into the potential of aromatherapy.
Maja Dal Cero, Head of Farfalla Academy
My recommendation
"This introductory package is ideal for anyone who wants to get a taste of aromatherapy. The 'Basic Seminar and Fundamentals' module can also be credited towards a later course booking. Getting to know each other personally during these first few days can be very valuable before committing to a full course booking."
Information about the certificate course
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More details about the content and lecturers of the individual modules are linked below. A day of in-person instruction (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) corresponds to 7 learning hours; self-study, including preparation and follow-up phases, also corresponds to 7 learning hours.
Module 1: Self-study / Preparation and follow-up phase Basic seminar and fundamental knowledge
Module 1: In-person day, basic seminar and fundamental knowledge
Module 2: In-person day – Insight into long-term care -
Confirmation of participation
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Nursing professionals according to their field (health professional, care professional, health and social assistant (AGS)) who would like to use aromatherapy within a given care concept.
Exceptions to the entry requirements are possible in justified cases. In such cases, please submit a written application with a letter of motivation.
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Location: farfalla Academy in Uster
Duration: 2 days/21 learning hours - Price: CHF 690
Would you like to receive personal advice?
We'll help you find the right aromatherapy courses for you! Schedule an appointment online now or contact us directly at akademie@farfalla.ch.
Are there any questions left?
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Choosing the right course depends on your professional background and goals. Here's an overview of the different programs:
Aromatherapy for private use
Aroma knowledge for the medicine cabinet (AHA, 5 days)
Who is it for? Interested laypeople who want to use essential oils safely in everyday life.
Objective: Sound basic knowledge of aromatherapy for private use.Certificate course for nursing staff
Certificate course in aromatherapy without specialization
(ZAO, 10 days)
For whom? Nursing professionals (long-term care, acute hospital, psychiatric)
Objective: In-depth training in aromatherapy in a professional context.Certificate course in aromatherapy with a focus on psychiatry
(ZAP, 10 days)
For whom? Nursing professionals from a psychiatric institution
Objective: In-depth training in aromatherapy in a psychiatric institution.
Diploma courses with specific focusesDiploma course in aromatherapy/aroma care for nursing staff (DAO, 17 days)
For whom? Nurses without a specific specialization (long-term care, acute hospital, psychiatry)
Objective: Expertise for use in care with the competence to implement aroma care professionally and independently in a facility.Diploma course in aromatherapy/aroma care for therapists (DAT, 17 days)
Who is it for? Therapists who want to specifically integrate aromatherapy into their services.
Objective: Expertise in the therapeutic use of essential oils.Diploma course in aromatherapy with a focus on psychiatry (DAP, 17 days)
For whom? Nurses or therapists with a focus on mental health.
Objective: Expertise for use in care with the competence to implement aroma care professionally and independently in a facility. -
On-site and e-learning components
The course combines classroom seminars with a digital learning platform as part of a blended learning concept. This allows for independent study of the content and promotes a flexible and practical learning approach.
The face-to-face courses are supplemented by modern e-learning methods. This structured approach increases the proportion of guided self-study phases, allowing for more flexible scheduling of the courses.
Participants can work through individual learning phases flexibly within a set timeframe. In addition, there are short assessments and the opportunity to contact the instructors for further questions.
This combination of structured self-study and interactive classroom modules allows for individual adaptation to the student's personal learning pace and existing prior knowledge. All learning elements are didactically coordinated, ensuring that participants experience significant added value in their learning process through a clear structure and targeted tasks.
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The language of instruction is either Standard German or Swiss German, depending on the instructor. Upon request of individual participants, each seminar can be conducted in Standard German; this will be clarified at the beginning of each seminar.
Further information on aromatherapy courses and training can be found in the FAQ of the farfalla Academy.
