Aromatherapy for Animals – Offering Oils to Smell

Challenge reference: 9828

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will explore how animals use aromatherapy by offering oils for self-selection and reflecting on their responses.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Understand the principles of aromatherapy with animals.
  • 2 .   Be able to offer oils safely to animals.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Define aromatherapy in the context of animal care 
  • Give one example of how oils are used safely with animals 


  • Demonstrate safe handling of oils (e.g. using carrier pads, correct dilution, avoiding contact with skin or mucous membranes) 
  • Offer a small selection of oils to an animal under supervision 
  • Record which oils the animal interacted with or ignored 





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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Observation checklist
2
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