Description
Aromatherapy for Dementia CPD
Enhance your understanding of dementia care through the safe and effective use of aromatherapy. Designed for qualified therapists, this course provides practical strategies to support wellbeing, encourage relaxation and improve the therapeutic experience for both clients and carers.
The course combines current research with practical application, helping you develop confidence in creating personalised care plans, adapting treatments to individual needs and delivering meaningful, person-centred support for both clients and caregivers.
- ✔ Build confidence in integrating aromatherapy into dementia care.
- ✔ Understand dementia pathology, progression and behavioural symptoms.
- ✔ Explore the relationship between smell, memory and emotional regulation.
- ✔ Learn how essential oils may support agitation, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
- ✔ Develop personalised, client-centred aromatherapy care plans.
- ✔ Enhance your ability to communicate effectively with clients and caregivers.
- ✔ Understand the benefits, limitations and contraindications of aromatherapy in dementia care.
- ✔ Strengthen your professional skills through research-informed practice.
What You’ll Learn Gain a deeper understanding of dementia, how it develops and the impact it has on individuals and families. Explore the neurological connection between smell, memory and emotional wellbeing. Understand how essential oils can be selected and applied within a dementia care setting. Learn how to create tailored aromatherapy programmes for individual client needs. Develop skills that support safe, compassionate and effective dementia care.
Understanding Dementia
The Olfactory System, Memory and Emotion
Essential Oils and Dementia Care
Personalised Care Planning
Communication and Professional Practice
Practical Skills You’ll Develop By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: ❧ Assess client needs within a dementia care setting Upon completion, you’ll be able to confidently integrate aromatherapy into dementia care using a structured, evidence-informed approach, helping to enhance comfort, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.Practical Skills You’ll Develop
❧ Select appropriate essential oils using a research-informed approach
❧ Design personalised aromatherapy care plans
❧ Adapt treatment strategies for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
❧ Support emotional wellbeing, relaxation and sleep quality
❧ Work effectively with caregivers and support networks
❧ Integrate aromatherapy safely and confidently into professional dementia careCourse Outcomes
Learning Types
In House Learning
Perfect for students who prefer classroom-based learning, tutor interaction, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Held at our Academy in Hinckley
- Taught by an experienced Academy tutor
- Practical, hands-on experience throughout
- Shared learning & tutor support
- Course kits sold separately
- On-site aromatherapy shop with student discount
We recommend loose, comfortable trousers and tops that allow easy movement. All loose tops should be tucked in during practical work. Shoes should be flat and comfortable.
Distance Learning
Study independently from home at your own pace, with full tutor support available when needed.
- Course notes and materials posted directly to you
- Ideal for students unable to travel
- Perfect for self-directed learners
- Dedicated tutor support
- Assignments to complete and return
Course kit included with this option. Our distance learning courses include course kits tailored to the course to help you use your practical skills while learning.
Live Learning
Learn from the comfort of your home. Our live learning takes place over two evenings via Zoom. Perfect for those who cant travel down to our academy. We run a variety of different live learning CPD through out the year.
- Comprehensive Course Materials: Upon booking, all course notes will be sent to you, so you’re prepared from day one.
- Interactive Learning: Participate in live sessions with our expert instructors and connect with fellow aromatherapy enthusiasts and Therapists.
- Flexible Learning: With convenient schedules spread over multiple evenings. This course takes place over two Thursday evenings (2.5 hours each evening)
Booking & Cancellations
In House Course Booking & Cancellations
Book online, email courses@penny-price.com, or call 01455 251020. You will be asked for full payment of the course fee or given the option to pay for your course in instalments by choosing to ‘pay in three’ with PayPal or in four instalments via Clear Pay.
All bookings will be acknowledged with a letter of acceptance, sent via email unless otherwise requested, and there will be an official enrolment form to fill out and return to the academy together with copies of any pre-requisite qualifications. There is a booking deadline of the Monday, two weeks before the course start date.
If you are unable to attend an in-House course for any reason, the following will apply:
- Cancellations giving over 14 days’ notice will receive a full refund (or have funds transferred to another course booking) less a cancellation fee of £10.
- If you fail to attend on the day of the course with no reasoning, you will not receive a refund
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the course start date will forfeit 50% of the full course fee paid.
- If there are mitigating circumstances, please contact the Academy to organise a solution as soon as you are able to do so.
If the Academy cancels a course:
- To be given a free transfer to the next available course of the same title or value.
- If the course is available via other learning methods, the Student will have the option to transfer to Distance Learning, or Live Learning where available, with no added cost. If the student chooses to transfer to E-Learning then a refund for the difference will be processed upon enrolment.
- If the course is a CPD, the student has the option to take the course on a 1-2-1 basis for an extra charge of £75 per day
Distance Learning Booking & Cancellations
Book online, email courses@penny-price.com, or call 01455 251020. Full payment is taken at the time of booking. Once a Distance Learning course has been purchased and your application has been accepted, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 calendar days of receiving your course materials.
- If you choose to cancel within this period, you will be responsible for the cost of returning the course materials to us. Once we have received the returned parcel, we will process your refund for the course.
- Please ensure that all course materials are returned in good condition. If any items are damaged, marked, used, or otherwise returned in a condition that significantly reduces their value, we will deduct a reasonable amount from your refund to reflect the loss in value.
Live Learning Booking & Cancellations
Once a course has been applied for, paid for in full, and learning materials or access details have been issued, cancellations cannot be accepted. If you experience any difficulties or are dissatisfied with any aspect of your course, please contact the Academy directly and we will do our best to assist you. Your statutory rights are not affected.
About Our Academy
About Our Academy
Our Academy is designed to provide a comfortable, professional, and supportive learning environment for students. Below you’ll find information our facilities, accommodation, student resources, and what to expect when attending the Academy.
- An extensive complementary health library
- Complimentary tea, coffee, & herbal teas
- Student and trade discounts on products
- Comfortable teaching facilities
- Dedicated practical training areas
- On site shop
Nearby Accommodation if you need to travel.
Address:
Penny Price Aromatherapy LTD
Unit D3, Radius Court,
Maple Drive
Hinckley, Leicestershire
LE10 3BE
