PRACTITIONER'S DIPLOMA IN AROMATHERAPY (ACCREDITED WITH THE AROMATHERAPY AND ALLIED PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION [AAPA])

How Long is the Course?

The course is taught over eighteen months after which students attend an examination day.

How is the Course Taught?

Visual learning aids, lectures and tutorials are used to teach the theory side of Aromatherapy.

Prerequisite for Course

Students must hold a recognised qualification in Massage and Anatomy & Physiology or work towards the IEB Massage Diploma and Anatomy & Physiology Certificate in conjunction with taking the Clinical Aromatherapy Diploma.

Course Requirements

Students need to bring pens, paper, coloured pencils and clear, punched plastic wallets for course notes. Neat and tidy notes are mandatory and are counted towards the final mark. A white tunic, black or dark blue trousers with flat black or dark blue shoes (no open toes) are also required.

The course is assessed by:

• Full attendance of the course 160 hours tutor contact
• Completed case studies 100 hours
• Theoretical examination 3 hour duration
• Practical examination 90 minutes duration
• Background reading is expected throughout the course
• Continual assessment through assignment work, to include a 3,000 word thesis
• Profiles of 60 essential oils in class plus 10 for student research
• Personal log of Individual Prescriptions (30 hours)
• Student Portfolio

Download the Syllabus

Home Study

An integral part of the course is time spent in home study, of both theory and practice. An important feature of this Diploma course is the continuous assessment and support of the students. The School expects a high level of student commitment throughout the course, both in and out of School.

Examinations

At the end of the course students sit a 3 hour theory paper plus a 90 minute practical, where knowledge of essential oils, client care techniques and standards of Health, Safety and Hygiene are assessed. Students also need to submit documented evidence of having completed 100 hours of case studies.

Qualifications

On satisfactory completion of the course successful candidates will be awarded the International Examination Board (IEB) Practitioner's Diploma in Aromatherapy and a Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy from The Sue Lincoln School of Holistic Therapies.

Governing Bodies

You may apply to join the Aromatherapy and Allied Practitioners Association (AAPA). Members of this organisation may then use these designations after their name.  Successful candidates may also join the General Regulatory Council for Complemtary Therapies (GRCCT) and the Natural and Complementary Healthcare Council (NCHC),., which are the regulatory bodies for complementary therapies in the UK.

Course Fees

The cost of the course, including handouts and exam fee is £1,550 (deposit £300). For your convenience this can be paid for in instalments. For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.

Course Dates

JANUARY 2009

Saturday and Sunday 24 th and 25 th January 2009

Saturday and Sunday 7 th & 8 th March 2009

Saturday and Sunday 23 rd & 24 th May 2009

Saturday and Sunday 18 th & 19 th July 2009

Saturday and Sunday 12 th & 13 th September 2009

Saturday and Sunday 24 th & 25 th October 2009

Saturday and Sunday 5 th & 6 th December 2009

Saturday and Sunday 23 rd & 24 th January 2010

Saturday and Sunday 13 th & 14 th March 2010

Saturday and Sunday 15 th & 16 th May 2010