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Aromatherapy Diploma Course (VTCT Level 3)

Cost: £435 + registration fees £50 or £81* (£30 discount applied)

* cma assessment and fees explained

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those wishing to qualify as a professional aromatherapist but also for those who have a genuine interest in taking the basic understanding of Aromatherapy further. This qualification is now supported by the Aromatherapy Council for entry to their Register. Entry requirements for the Aromatherapy Register are courses that are benchmarked to the NOS (of which this course is), Core Curriculum for Aromatherapy and annual CPD since qualifying.

Course dates

This qualification can be attained within 4 - 6 months.

Duration: 7 days or 13 evenings (10:30am - 5pm daytime or 6pm - 9pm evenings) + final exam

Type of Course	Course Date	Duration	Reference	Booking
Weekend + Friday	Apr 25, 26 May 2, 3, 9, 10 June 12 (Friday)	7 days	DAA	Booking Form
Weekday	Sept 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 Oct 19	7 days	DAS	Booking Form
Evenings (Thurs)	Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10, 17	13 eves	DAOe	Booking Form

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy has a history dating back thousands of years and the therapy uses aromatic essential oils to enhance well-being and to stimulate and harmonise a healthy physical, mental and emotional state. Through the study and application of aromatic extracts of plants using special massage techniques, healing, relaxation and a general improvement in well-being can be achieved in one treatment. Aromatherapists blend therapeutic essential oils specifically for each individual and suggest methods of usage to stimulate the desired responses. Today, ever more people are turning to traditional therapies such as Aromatherapy to enhance the quality of their lives.

Course content

History of Aromatherapy Uses of Aromatherapy
Contra-indications
Introduction to over 30 essential oils and use of top 12 essential oils and 5 carrier oils
Oil chemical compositions
Care & storage
Blending & aromas
Oil safety
Carrier oils
After care
Aroma massage routine
Relevant anatomy & physiology (A&P)

What does the course include?

7 day or 13 evening programme including tutoring & practical and assessments including A&P test
1 or 2 hour written and pratical examination
Personalised course folder & CD ROM containing all course notes & routine
Liquid refreshments throughout the course
Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
Limited numbers to ensure maximum benefit from tutor

Entry qualifications

Cheshire Massage Academy Introduction to Swedish Massage, or
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Holistic Therapies or equivalent, or
VTCT Level 3 in Swedish Massage or an equivalent.

How will I be assessed?

Each candidate is required to undertake a number of case studies over a period of time both in college and at home and to complete assignments and project work. Internal assessment involves tests, assignments and practical observations to cover a range of clients and assignments to check knowledge. The course will involve assessment in both practical and theoretical areas. Written work is done via workbook and a practical sampling assessment will be done as a final examination.