aromatherapist

Aromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety of illnesses and physical or psychological conditions, under supervision and on a doctor's order.

Alternative Labels

practitioner of aromatherapy

specialist aromatherapist

traditional practitioner of aromatherapy

traditional aromatherapist

aromatherapy specialist

clinical aromatherapy practitioner

master aromatherapist

aromatherapist

relaxation therapist

aromatherapy practitioner

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply massage oil provide health education discuss the medical history of the healthcare user develop therapeutic relationships prepare oils ensure safety of healthcare users apply context specific clinical competences follow-up on healthcare users' treatment comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice promote mental health record healthcare users' progress related to treatment apply aromatherapy empathise with the healthcare user advise on mental health maintain work area cleanliness develop personalised massage plan apply massage therapy observe healthcare users identify customer's needs listen actively provide health psychological advice

Essential Knowledge

types of aromatherapy treatments massage theory consultation phytotherapy acupuncture methods therapeutic massage relaxation techniques types of essential oils

Optional Skills and Competences

sell products undertake clinical audit work with chemicals apply business acumen train employees sell services follow clinical guidelines apply a holistic approach in care oversee spa maintenance prescribe topical therapy monitor stock level apply acupuncture communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields manage supplies record healthcare users' billing information

Optional Knowledge

human physiology psychology homeopathy remedies energy therapy pathology fasciatherapy human anatomy etiopathy spa products shiatsu clinical psychological treatment complementary and alternative medicine types of spa tai chi reflexology general medicine homeopathy

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/754c349d-67d5-48e5-81c1-e84d2fab59d0

Status

released

Occupations

aromatherapist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI