ISCO Occupation Group 3255.2 Aromatherapist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Listen Actively
- Phytotherapy
- Reflect On Practice
- Identify Customer'S Needs
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Discuss The Medical History Of The Healthcare User
- Acupuncture Methods
- Massage Theory
- Types Of Aromatherapy Treatments
- Record Healthcare Users' Progress Related To Treatment
- Types Of Essential Oils
- Maintain Work Area Cleanliness
- Apply Massage Therapy
- Consultation
- Promote Mental Health
- Develop Personalised Massage Plan
- Apply Aromatherapy
- Develop Therapeutic Relationships
- Empathise With The Healthcare User
- Observe Healthcare Users
- Therapeutic Massage
- Relaxation Techniques
- Provide Health Education
- Follow-Up On Healthcare Users' Treatment
- Advise On Mental Health
- Apply Massage Oil
- Provide Health Psychological Advice
- Prepare Oils
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
Optional Skills
- Undertake Clinical Audit
- Manage Supplies
- Etiopathy
- Clinical Psychological Treatment
- Spa Products
- Fasciatherapy
- Apply Business Acumen
- Sell Services
- Complementary And Alternative Medicine
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Human Physiology
- General Medicine
- Shiatsu
- Homeopathy
- Prescribe Topical Therapy
- Monitor Stock Level
- Sell Products
- Communicate Professionally With Colleagues In Other Fields
- Psychology
- Pathology
- Train Employees
- Record Healthcare Users' Billing Information
- Oversee Spa Maintenance
- Human Anatomy
- Energy Therapy
- Reflexology
- Work With Chemicals
- Types Of Spa
- Tai Chi
- Apply A Holistic Approach In Care
- Apply Acupuncture
- Homeopathy Remedies
Alternative Names
- Practitioner Of Aromatherapy
- Specialist Aromatherapist
- Traditional Practitioner Of Aromatherapy
- Traditional Aromatherapist
- Aromatherapy Specialist
- Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner
- Master Aromatherapist
- Relaxation Therapist
- Aromatherapy Practitioner
