Holistic Manual Arts (OMA-I):
A multi-disciplinary approach to alternative healthcare.
- 100 hrs classroom theory & practical teaching.
- 200 hrs supervised mentorship (incl. 10 hrs final clinical exam).
- 100 hrs documented case studies.
- 200 hrs workbooks, email lectures, independent study, home assignments and written examination.
Diploma granted: Natural Medicine Healing (600 hours total training)
Please note: This diploma program requires students to attend 15 hours of lectures in-class and complete approximately 5 hours of homework every week for 25 weeks comprised of email lectures, independent study and home assignments.
Course Breakdown
Part 1 – Human Body Systems: Anatomy & Physiology of Body Systems; Blood Cells; Anatomy Exam.
Part 2 – Physical Health Practice: Medical Terminology; Physiologic Therapy.
Part 3 – Aroma Massage: Aromatherapy Level I; Exam I; Aromatherapy Level II; Exam II.
Part 4 – Patient Care and Ethics: Principles and Technique of Patient Care, Client Health Assessment; Client Health History; SOAP Notes; Ethics of Practice.
Part 5 – Clinical Practice: Practicum / Placement.
Reading Materials
- Principles & Techniques of Patient Care (3rd edition) by Frank M. Pierson and Sheryl L. Fairchild. Publisher: Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9379-8.
- Illustrated Physiology (4th Edition) by Ann B. Mcnaught and Robin Callander. Publisher: E. & S. Livingstone. ISBN-13: 978-0-443-02713-0
- Fundamental Orthopedic Management: For the Physical Therapist Assistant (2nd Edition) by Gary A. Shankman. Publisher: Mosby Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02002-2.
- Medical English pdf
- Medical Terminology Homework pdf
- Resource Medical Dictionary pdf
- Aromatherapy A Step By Step Guide by Sheila Lavery
- The Book of Aromatherapy by Nitya Lacroix
- The Aromatherapy Companion by Victoria H. Edwards