64: Scope of Practice in Aromatherapy: What is it and Why is it Important?
07/20/23 • 27 min
Today's episode is an important one as we dive into the meaning of "Scope of Practice" for those who work with essential oils and how we can provide effective and responsible care while staying within our area of expertise. By adhering to the boundaries of your personal and professional qualifications, you can be confident that you operate within the limits of your expertise, training, and knowledge. This approach not only safeguards the well-being of your clients but also maintains the integrity of the aromatherapy profession as a whole.
So, sit back, relax, and join me on this aromatic journey through the scope of practice in healthcare and the world of aromatherapy.
What You Will Hear in Episode 64:
- Appreciation for Patreon supporters and announcement of five new members
- Definition and Explanation of Scope of Practice in Healthcare
- How to stay within your personal Scope of Practice by aligning with your training, education, and qualifications
- Different professions, such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and occupational therapists scope of practice
- Explanation of aromatherapy as an unlicensed and unregulated profession
- Three Suggestions for ensuring you maintain your personal Scope of Practice when you use essential oils
- Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address summer colds and other issues while on their family beach vacation
Resources and Links:
- NAHA Regulations: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/regulations/
- AIA Standards of Practice https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Standards-of-Practice
- AIA Code of Ethics: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Code-of-Ethics
- AIA Safety Statement: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/safety-statement
- Support the Podcast for only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom
Today's episode is an important one as we dive into the meaning of "Scope of Practice" for those who work with essential oils and how we can provide effective and responsible care while staying within our area of expertise. By adhering to the boundaries of your personal and professional qualifications, you can be confident that you operate within the limits of your expertise, training, and knowledge. This approach not only safeguards the well-being of your clients but also maintains the integrity of the aromatherapy profession as a whole.
So, sit back, relax, and join me on this aromatic journey through the scope of practice in healthcare and the world of aromatherapy.
What You Will Hear in Episode 64:
- Appreciation for Patreon supporters and announcement of five new members
- Definition and Explanation of Scope of Practice in Healthcare
- How to stay within your personal Scope of Practice by aligning with your training, education, and qualifications
- Different professions, such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and occupational therapists scope of practice
- Explanation of aromatherapy as an unlicensed and unregulated profession
- Three Suggestions for ensuring you maintain your personal Scope of Practice when you use essential oils
- Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address summer colds and other issues while on their family beach vacation
Resources and Links:
- NAHA Regulations: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/regulations/
- AIA Standards of Practice https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Standards-of-Practice
- AIA Code of Ethics: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Code-of-Ethics
- AIA Safety Statement: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/safety-statement
- Support the Podcast for only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom
Previous Episode
63: Essential Oil Plant Families: A Guide to Aromatherapy's Building Blocks
Join Liz as she takes you on a journey into the enchanting and diverse world of essential oil plant families.
What You Will Hear in Episode 63:
- What is a plant family?
- What quantifies a plant to be included in a specific botanical family?
- Examples of human families vs plant families
- Why you should not automatically substitute one essential oil for another from the same plant family.
- Understanding how plant families can deepen your relationship with aromatics and the natural world
- Eight Plant Families and their characteristics
- Essential Oils from the plant families featured in the episode
Resources and Links
- Patreon.com/aromaticwisdom for a 5-page printable of all the plant families and their corresponding essential oils.
- Liz's Blog post on Plant Families
Next Episode
65: Poison Ivy Relief with Essential Oils and Hydrosols
In today's episode I talk about my encounter with a patch of poison ivy, the reaction my skin had and the remedies I used to heal!
What You Will Hear in Episode 65:
- How I got into poison ivy and the reaction to my skin
- What is poison ivy and why do we get a reaction when we touch it
- My IMMEDIATE ITCH RELIEF remedy
- The specific issues of poison ivy reaction that we address with aromatics
- The specific essential oils and hydrosols I recommend
- How to identify poison ivy from harmless ivys
- Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address ants in her kitchen
Links and Resources:
- Tips to Identify Poison Ivy
- DIY Recipe for Natural Calamine Lotion
- Episode 37: Essential Oil Sensitization: Are you at Risk?
- Episode 54: The Amazing Blue Oils
- Episode 51: Peppermint Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
- My favorite hydrosol supplier NaturesGift.com use the code "wisdom"
References:
The Effect of Peppermint Oil on Symptomatic Treatment of Pruritus in Pregnant Women
Aromatic Wisdom™ Podcast with Liz Fulcher - 64: Scope of Practice in Aromatherapy: What is it and Why is it Important?
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