Information Package / Course Catalogue
Aromatherapy
Course Code: TABİ301
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to let student be able to learn and be able to apply aromatherapy as a supportive treatment method applied by massage, compresses, inhalations and baths with essential oil and plants containing essential oil.

Course Content

Having knowledge on aromatic oils, benefits preparation and their applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning basics of aromatherapy
2.Lerning the preparation of foundations and benefits of essential oils and aromatic oils
3.Performing aromatherapy application
4.Learns the preparation of massage oil mixtures
5.Knows the effects of drugs in treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Course notes of Lecturers
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Aromatherapy, definitions and history
Week 2 - Theoretical
The effects of aromatherapy
Week 3 - Theoretical
The benefits of aromatherapy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Application methods of aromatherapy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Massage, compresses, inhalation and scenting of place
Week 6 - Theoretical
SPA and Bath
Week 7 - Theoretical
Oils used in Aromathreapy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Oils used in Aromathreapy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Practices of aromatherapy massage
Week 10 - Theoretical
Client and Practitioner Preparation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparation aromatic mixture
Week 12 - Theoretical
Planning of massage, duration, frequency selection and manipulation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Massage Room Features and Hygiene
Week 14 - Theoretical
Aromatherapy Massage General Practice and Procedure Steps
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment114115
Individual Work25010
Quiz114115
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
2
5
OÇ-2
2
5
OÇ-3
2
5
OÇ-4
2
5
OÇ-5
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026