Aromatherapy Diploma Course (with optional Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioners’ Association accreditation)

“It is very exciting that you are providing the first distance learning course (in the world) which meets the National Occupational Standards and the Aromatherapy Council standards and that we are able to promote it.”- Joyce West Chair, Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioners’ Association.

The first part of our exclusively-written two-stage programme is the theory element studied at home, which covers the requirements of the Aromatherapy core curriculum and includes a specially filmed DVD which takes you through the practical elements.

To qualify for a listing on the voluntary Aromatherapy Register which allows you to call yourself a ‘Registered Aromatherapist’, you will need to complete the second section of attending 6 weekend workshops, which can be simultaneous with your theoretical studies or taken at a flexible pace.

The course has been specially written for us by leading practitioner and writer Carole Preen and in its entirety (both parts) is accredited by the Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioners’ Association (AAPA), which you will be invited to join should you complete all the required elements of this course and become a qualified aromatherapist at the agreed national level. This course has been benchmarked to the National Occupational Standards and complies with the Regulatory Body’s Core Curriculum.

Our unique approach allows you to choose how far you want to take and use your qualifications and is ideal for students who start studying Aromatherapy out of interest and then wish to take their studies further.

Course Ouline

The course comprises 6 modules plus additional reference material and areas include:-

Anatomy & Physiology including Pathology relevant to Aromatherapy. (All body systems are covered)
Origins and Background of Aromatherapy
What Is An Essential Oil and Safety Precautions of Use?
Buying Essential Oils - What are Vegetable Carrier Oils?
Plant Families
Methods of Manufacturing – Cautions & Contraindication - Dilutions for blending – Dermal Absorption
Skin Types -The importance of therapeutic touch & Today’s Society
Application of Aromatherapy – Blending Rules - Carrier Oils in depth
Taking the Case – Labelling Blends – Writing to a GP –
Consultation process - Law of Consent - Ethics & Confidentiality
After-care advice - Creating the right Environment
Back Massage Log – Body Energy Flow
Aromatherapy & stress- Case Studies – Clinical Placement
Case study Thesis.
Chemistry of Essential Oils – Toxicity - Effects on the emotions
Limbic System
Environmental Considerations - The Citrus Oils - The Floral Oils – The Wood Oils.
The Herb Oils – The Medicinal Oils – The Spice Oils - Basic Botany including plant taxonomy & biosynthesis - Organic Essential Oils - Hydrosols
Interactions between Essential Oils and Medications
Common medications and their side effects - Aromatherapy & Pregnancy - Limitations of practice - Therapeutic Relationships
Legal Requirements of becoming a therapist
Setting Up Your Own Aromatherapy Business
Health & Safety Issues & Risk Assessments.

Plus 2 part Essential Oil Guide and Instructional DVD.

What qualifications does this course give?

Having successfully completed the theory element of the course, you will receive a certificate in Aromatherapy.

After successful completion of attendance at the 6 weekend tutorials (94 classroom hours) and the final exam you will receive a Diploma in Aromatherapy and you will be eligible for membership of the Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioners Association (AAPA), entry onto the Aromatherapy Register and the designation ’Registered Aromatherapist’.

What support is available?

Full tutor support is available from your own personal tutor and an Aromatherapy tutorial DVD is included. Additional support is available from our Learning Support Team, as well as regular optional practical tutorials available at the College.

(see also the Aromatherapy section in the library)

How do I enrol?

You can Enrol Today for the Distance Learning part of the course, you will be able to enrol for the practical tutorials at any time during your studies. Simply choose one of the two payment options below and click the link.

Fees for Home Study Course:

£480.00 less 10% discount if paid in full £432.00

Fees for Practical Weekends:-

6 Weekends at £125.00 each = £750.00. 10% discount if paid in full before the first workshop = £675.00.

Total cost of Course including both elements

£1230.00
Payment in full 10% discount Save £123.00 Total cost £1107.00.
Please read the Terms & Conditions of Enrolment, before completing and submitting your Enrolment Form.

The Price quoted, for Full Payment, below for the Home Study level will be automatical adjusted when you enrol.