Description
Aromatherapy in Hospice & Palliative Care CPD
This course combines practical aromatherapy applications with compassionate, client-centred care. You will gain the confidence to work safely within hospice environments while supporting clients experiencing complex physical and emotional challenges, and deliver meaningful support to patients, families and carers during some of life’s most challenging times.
This CPD training provides specialist knowledge that enhances professional practice, improves client outcomes and increases confidence when supporting individuals affected by complex end-of-life needs.
- ✔ Build confidence in supporting clients receiving hospice or palliative care.
- ✔ Develop a greater understanding of holistic end-of-life care.
- ✔ Learn how aromatherapy can help promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
- ✔ Understand how to adapt treatments for clients with complex health needs.
- ✔ Enhance your ability to support emotional wellbeing for clients and carers.
- ✔ Gain practical techniques for symptom support and comfort care.
- ✔ Expand your professional skills in a highly specialised area of holistic practice.
- ✔ Increase confidence working alongside healthcare teams and care plans.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the Subject Area
Develop a clearer understanding of hospice and palliative care and the therapist’s role within supportive care.
- • Hospice and palliative care principles
- • Quality of life and holistic wellbeing
- • Physical, emotional and spiritual support
- • Working within multidisciplinary care settings
- • The role of complementary therapies
Common Conditions or Client Needs Covered
Explore practical aromatherapy approaches for challenges commonly encountered within hospice settings.
- • Cancer-related symptoms
- • Anxiety and emotional distress
- • Grief and loss
- • Fatigue and low energy
- • Digestive discomfort
- • Respiratory difficulties
- • Oral health concerns
- • Sleep disturbances
- • Stress experienced by carers and families
Safe Aromatherapy Practice
Gain confidence in adapting aromatherapy for clients with complex health needs.
- • Essential oil quality and safety
- • Dilution and administration methods
- • Assessment and treatment planning
- • Massage considerations in palliative care
- • Essential oil chemistry and emotional wellbeing
- • Professional communication and documentation
Practical Treatment Applications
Discover practical techniques suitable for hospice and palliative care environments.
- • Gentle aromatherapy massage
- • Hand massage
- • Foot aromaflexology
- • Abdominal massage
- • Inhalation techniques
- • Mouth care support
- • Hydrolat applications
- • Home and bedside aromatherapy care
Client Care and Professional Practice
Develop a compassionate, person-centred approach to end-of-life support.
- • Supporting dignity and comfort
- • Working within client wishes and preferences
- • Supporting families and carers
- • Professional boundaries
- • Communication skills
- • Holistic assessment and care planning
Practical Skills You’ll Develop
Practical Skills You’ll Develop
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
❧ Adapt aromatherapy treatments for hospice and palliative care clients
❧ Select essential oils appropriate for common symptoms and concerns
❧ Deliver gentle, comfort-focused massage techniques
❧ Create personalised aromatherapy care plans
❧ Support emotional wellbeing through appropriate oil selection
❧ Use hydrolats and topical applications safely
❧ Incorporate aromatherapy confidently into holistic care settings
Essential Oils, Carrier Oils or Hydrolats Featured
Essential Oils
Rosewood, Palmarosa, Lavender, Petitgrain, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Yarrow, Ginger, Melissa, Eucalyptus Staigeriana, Lemongrass, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sandalwood.
Hydrolats
Chamomile Roman, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lemon Verbena and Peppermint.
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.
E-Learning
We offer a range of E-Learning CPD and Diploma courses where you can learn online at your own pace.
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.
E-Learning Booking & Cancellations
Courses can be booked online, by email to courses@penny-price.com or by telephone on 01455 251020. Full payment is taken at the time of booking. Once the course has been applied for, paid in full and sent to the student then there is no option to cancel. If you are dissatisfied with the course at any point then please contact the academy directly. 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
