Aroma expert: in pharmacies and drugstores
Short course to become an aroma expert for advising customers in pharmacies and drugstores
In pharmacies and drugstores, the growing interest in aromatherapy is noticeable; customers want more in-depth advice on topics such as virus protection, difficulty falling asleep, menopausal symptoms, etc. Aromatherapy, as a subfield of phytotherapy, can provide natural support in all phases of life and for many everyday ailments in home care using essential oils, gentle organic plant waters, and organic care oils, and is a suitable addition to many sales conversations.
What can you expect?
- You will learn about the use of aromatherapy for everyday ailments and how aromatherapy fits into the overall picture of phytotherapeutic or complementary medical methods.
- They will be trained in the basic, low-risk handling of essential oils.
- They learn the monographs of the most important essential oils and fatty carrier oils used in aromatherapy and sales, as well as hydrosols; they know the corresponding source plants, the basic chemical characterization and the (side) effects.
- You will be empowered to make product and application recommendations in a consultation and within your scope of competence.
- They will be made aware of the special considerations regarding the recommendation of essential oils during vulnerable phases of life and will be able to suggest alternatives.
Who is this course intended for?
- You work in a pharmacy or are a trained druggist (CH) in customer service.
- The specialist training qualifies participants to provide sound advice on aromatherapy measures (aromatherapy products and applications) for home use within the framework of a phytotherapeutic product range.
Isabelle Merki, Speaker
Sensible and safe
"My module teaches the fundamentals for the sensible and safe use of essential oils. This confidence will lead to successful consultations and sales!"
Information on the short course Aroma Expert:in
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More details about the content and instructors of each module are linked below. A hybrid in-person day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-site in Uster or online) corresponds to 7 learning hours; self-study, including preparation and follow-up phases, also corresponds to 7 learning hours. A focused webinar corresponds to 2 learning hours.
Module 1: Self-study / Preparation and follow-up phase Basic seminar and fundamental knowledge
Module 1: In-person day, hybrid basic seminar and fundamental knowledgeModule 2: Focus Webinar: Introduction to the Chemistry of Essential Oils
Module 3: Focus Webinar: The Aroma Home Pharmacy
Module 4: Focus Webinar: Mental Health
Module 5: Focus Webinar: Immune System
Module 6: Focus Webinar: Children
Module 7: Focus Webinar: Women's Health
Module 8: Self-study / Preparation and follow-up phase Chemistry: Living plants and dancing molecules
Module 8: In-person day Hybrid Chemistry: Living plants and dancing molecules
Time window for learning objective assessment (online, flexible time allocation within a defined processing period)Note: The certificate of completion can be issued after successful completion of the learning objective assessment.
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- The certificate of completion can be issued after successful completion of the learning objective assessment.
- The course is accredited by the Swiss Association of Druggists: 30 SDV points.
- The course is accredited by the Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists: 60 continuing education points in the FFP point category.
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January 2026:
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In-person day, hybrid with blended learning*) Basic seminar and fundamental knowledge / Maja Dal Cero
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Introduction to the Chemistry of Essential Oils / Maja Dal Cero
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) The Aroma Home Pharmacy / Isabelle Merki
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Mental Health / Maja Dal Cero
- Tuesday, February 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Immune System / Angela Gleixner-Lück
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Children / Natalie Stadelmann
- Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Women's Health / Iris Müller-Hottinger
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (1 in-person day with blended learning*) Living Plants and Dancing Molecules / Maja Dal Cero
- March 18th to 30th: Learning objective assessment (online, flexible scheduling within a defined processing period)
Autumn 2026: - Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In-person day with blended learning*) Basic seminar and fundamental knowledge / Maja Dal Cero
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Introduction to the Chemistry of Essential Oils / Maja Dal Cero
- Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) The Aroma Home Pharmacy / Isabelle Merki
- Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Mental Health / Franziska Büeler
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Immune System / Angela Gleixner-Lück
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Children / Natalie Stadelmann
- Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Focus Webinar) Women's Health / Iris Müller-Hottinger
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (1 in-person day with blended learning*) Living Plants and Dancing Molecules / Maja Dal Cero
- October 28 to November 15: Learning objective assessment (online, flexible scheduling within a defined processing period)
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- The two in-person days can be attended in a hybrid format, either from home via Teams or on-site in Uster. The focus webinars will be attended online by all participants.
- Time required for self-study: 2-3 hours are needed for preparation, plus follow-up work; plan for a total of 7 hours of self-study per blended learning module (as these count as relevant learning hours for SDV and the Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists).
- Recordings of the evening modules are collected in a folder and can be viewed if necessary. The in-person Hybrid Basic and Chemistry sessions are NOT available as recordings and cannot be viewed . It is possible to transfer sessions to the next course group.
- For the final confirmation, the online learning objective check (final exam) must be completed within two weeks after the second day of in-person attendance (rescheduling is possible in case of scheduling conflicts).
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You work in a pharmacy or are a trained druggist (CH) in customer service.
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Location: Online or Uster
Duration: 42 learning hours - Price: CHF 1,195
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Components of in-person and e-learning
The course combines in-person seminars with a digital learning platform within a blended learning concept. The in-person sessions are supplemented by modern e-learning methods. Participants can flexibly complete individual learning phases within a defined timeframe. In addition, there are short learning assessments and the opportunity to contact the instructors with any further questions.
This combination of structured self-study phases and interactive classroom modules allows for individual adaptation to personal learning pace and existing knowledge. All learning elements are didactically coordinated, ensuring that participants experience significant added value in their learning process through a clear structure and targeted tasks.
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The language of instruction is Standard German or Swiss German, depending on the instructor. At the request of individual participants, any seminar can be conducted in Standard German; this will be clarified at the beginning of the seminar.
Further information about aromatherapy courses and training can be found in the FAQ of the farfalla Academy.
