COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Although Aromatherapy can be traced back over more than 5,000 years, research over the last 50 years has shown it to be an extremely versatile form of treatment readily lending itself to incorporation into vegetable oils and used by means of massage to stimulate the body's natural defences and to fight infection.

Designed to cover a fourteen month period, this course provides all the background knowledge and information needed to enhance your practice as a massage therapist. Learn how to use oils safely and effectively to benefit patients suffering from conditions such as stress, migraine and PMT.

The course involves the study of anatomy, physiology and pathology and eight days of Aromatherapy specific tuition and practical experience together with assignments and compilation of an Aromatherapy portfolio. 

COURSE CONTENT:

Module 1 = Massage
Module 2 = Body Tissues
Module 3 = Musculo-Skeletal System
Module 4 = Nervous System
Module 5 = Circulatory System
Module 6 = Digestive System
Module 7 = Respiratory, Excretory & Endocrine Systems
Module 8 = Integumentary & Reproductive Systems, Consultation & Referral & Record keeping
Module 9(i) = Professional & Ethical issues and Self motivation.  Practical Examination
Module 9(ii) = First Aid Emergencies, Business Practice, CPD & Professional Registration

Module 27 = Background to Aromatherapy
Module 28 = Practice of Aromatherapy
Module 29 = Role of Aromatherapy in the treatment of stress
Module 30 = Case studies and revision
Written and practical examinations

ASSESSMENT:

  • Students must complete the required number of hours of attendance, i.e. ALL weekends
  • Each assignment requires a 65% grading to pass
  • All assignments, including portfolio, must be completed
  • 65% must be achieved in the written examination and 75% in the practical examination

Examination is by continuous assessment with written and practical examinations at the end of the course. Students who fail to attain the required standard may be asked to attend further seminars until that standard is reached. Initially, students work on one another but towards the end of the course members of the general public, known and approved of by the School, are brought in for students to evaluate and work on under supervision. Students also have a portfolio to complete with records of treatments they have conducted on friends. These are discussed with the students as part of their clinical experience.

QUALIFICATION:

A certificate in Aromatherapy is issued once the examining body is satisfied with a student's competence.

The successful candidate can use the letters Dip Arom (MSM) after their name on completion of this course.

FEES:

Total course cost = £2295. Fees stand at an initial enrolment fee of £120 followed by fourteen monthly instalments of £150 by standing order and then a final examination fee of £75.

Students may make payment in full at the commencement of the course by cheque or credit card. Payment by credit card incurs a 5% charge.

Fees are non-refundable in the event of non-attendance. Fees are subject to revision at any time except for students already enrolled.  Enrolment is deemed to have lapsed after 12 months of non-attendance.

COURSE DATES:

No dates are available at present, but please contact the Administrator to register your interest in this course.
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

This is available to anyone who has a specific interest in Aromatherapy.  Selection is by interview.  This is also a opportunity to discuss individual needs and ensure the course of your choice is right for you.