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name: aromatherapist
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'aromatherapist' (also: traditional practitioner of aromatherapy, clinical aromatherapy practitioner, practitioner of aromatherapy, relaxation therapist, aromatherapy practitioner, aromatherapy specialist). Use when the user asks for typical aromatherapist work such as: typical aromatherapist responsibilities"
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# Aromatherapist

Aromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety of illnesses and physical or psychological conditions, under supervision and on a doctor's order.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- acupuncture methods
- advise on mental health
- apply aromatherapy
- apply context specific clinical competences
- apply massage oil
- apply massage therapy
- comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
- consultation
- develop personalised massage plan
- develop therapeutic relationships
- discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
- empathise with the healthcare user
- ensure safety of healthcare users
- follow-up on healthcare users' treatment
- identify customer's needs

## Hot technologies

- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/754c349d-67d5-48e5-81c1-e84d2fab59d0), O*NET 30.3 (31-2021.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*