CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY COURSES

The Clinical Aromatherapy Diploma training course is taught over one year after which students attend an examination day.

Prerequisite for Course

Students must hold a recognised qualification in Anatomy & Physiology or work towards the (A.A.P.A.) Distance Learning Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology 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 80 hours
• Theoretical examination 3 hour duration
• Practical examination 90 minutes duration
• Background reading is expected throughout the course
• Profiles of 60 essential oils in class plus 15 for student research
• Student Portfolio

Download the Aromatherapy 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 Clinical Aromatherapy training 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 80 hours of case studies.

Qualifications

On satisfactory completion of the course successful candidates will be awarded the Aromatherapy and Allied Practitioners' Association's (A.A.P.A.) Diploma in Aromatherapy and a Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy from Therapy Training Centre.

Governing Bodies

You may apply to join the Aromatherapy and Allied Practitioners' Association (A.A.P.A.). Members of this organisation may then use these designations after their name. The Centre’s status allows its graduate members of the AAPA to register with the CNHC as the AAPA is recognised by the CNHC for the verification of  aromatherapy, reflexology and massage. 

Course Fees

The cost of the Clinical Aromatherapy course, including handouts and exam fee is £1,650. For your convenience this can be paid for in 4 bi-monthly instalment.

Course Dates 2012

Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th September 2012

Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th October 2012

Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th November 2012

Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th December 2012

Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th January 2013

Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th February 2013

Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th March 2013

Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th April 2013

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th May 2013

Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th June 2013

AROMATHERAPY AND ALLIED PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION (A.A.P.A.) ACCREDITED

Deposits for all courses are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Courses cancelled with less than 7 days notice will forfeit full course fees, unless a Doctors note is provided in which case 50% of the course fees will be refunded.

The School accepts no responsibility for any other financial costs incurred in association with booking this course such as train or bus fares, accommodation, childcare etc.

THERAPY TRAINING CENTRE

SCARBOROUGH

NORTH YORKSHIRE

TEL: 07984594532