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state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to aromatherapy massagesorganisational policies and procedures relevant to aromatherapy massage:client record management equipment use and maintenanceincident reportinglinen use and laundry procedures personal hygiene and presentationpresentation of treatment areawaste disposalwork health and safetylegal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatmentsscope of practice:when to refer clients to other practitionersimportance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindicationlimitations to passive joint movementsrole of complementary therapist and medical practitionerfactors likely to affect suitability of treatments for client needs:budgetary and time constraintsoutcomes of previous treatmentsphysical attributeseffects and benefits of:each type of massage movement and techniqueblended oils:basilbergamotchamomilecitrus: grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangerineclary sageeucalyptusfrankincensegeraniumjuniperlavenderroserosemarysandalwoodtea treemassage on body systemseffects of aromatherapy treatments on body systems:circulatory digestiveintegumentarylymphaticmuscularnervousrespiratoryskeletal and articularanatomical position terminology in relation to aromatherapy massagecommon disorders of body systems and their relationship to aromatherapy treatments anatomy and physiology of skin structures as it relates to aromatherapy massage:factors affecting penetration of aromatic plant oilssensory functions of skin potential capacity of aromatherapy massage to affect:sleeping patternsmuscular tension relaxation of clienthealing of skincare, handling and storage of oils:clear and accurate labellingdecanting and resealingprotection from lighttemperature control ingredients in mixed oils and their effect on skin and possible contraindications in combining oils with other productscontraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed: bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infectionscancer clients under the influence of alcohol or drugsclients with symptoms of infectious disease: fever extremes of body temperature fractures relevant to aromatherapy massagepain that is chronic or does not have a logical explanation: local sharp dull deep surface pregnancy contraindications that restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to treatment and use of oils: allergies to essential oilsareas exhibiting loss of sensationasthma fragile skin inflammation lumps and tissue changes rashes recent chemical peels, epilation, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), laser or micro-dermabrasion treatment recent scar tissue severe oedema skin trauma sprainsappearance and limitations of aromatherapy treatments in skin disorders and diseases:benign neoplasms and hyperplasiasdermatitis and eczemaicthyosislupus erythematosussclerodermaskin tumoursuticariareactions to aromatherapy massage and appropriate remedial action:allergy to products and oils bruising dizziness emotional release joint sounds headaches muscle spasms pain or discomfort lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changessustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and poweraftercare advice, products and treatments relevant to aromatherapy massage.