Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.37 - Energy-based and biologically-based therapies

51.3701 - Aromatherapy

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to provide therapeutic care through the preparation and application of extracted essential oils from plants, including flowers (botanicals), roots, berries, and bark. These programs include courses in aromatherapy history and theory, basic physiology of absorption, aromachemistry, organic chemistry, botanical taxonomy, carrier oils, essential oils, extraction methods, blending techniques, application methods, safety, client consultation and treatment planning, business management, professional standards and ethics, and applicable regulations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • aromatherapist
  • aromatherapy

• Exclusion(s)

  • recreational therapy(51.2309)