Describe the current and potential role of aromatherapy in health and healthcare.

Identify safety and ethical issues and discuss their application in practice situations.

Assess, administer, and evaluate the use of essential oils for management of pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue.

Discuss logistics of establishing and sustaining a clinical aromatherapy program.

Basic concepts of East Asian Medicine (EAM)

Clinical indications for acupressure and the evidence base for its use in symptom management

Acupressure protocols for the management of pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and wellbeing

Strategies for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines

Evaluate the role of guided imagery in health and healthcare and how you may use it professionally and personally.

Assess if guided imagery is appropriate for a client or patient.

Identify and evaluate resources, including apps and commercial products that might be helpful in specific situations or for specific conditions.

Create your own imagery intervention for a specific patient or group of patients

Discuss the benefits of mindfulness as supported by research evidence, including potential impact on pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety.

List contraindications, discuss how you would identify when they are present, and identify possible modifications to your recommendations.

Identify programs and resources—both local in-person and online where you might refer patients.

Discuss the benefits of mindfulness for you professionally, including reduced stress, enhanced focus, and emotional regulation.