Aromatherapy Vtct Level 3

Vocational qualification

In Warrington

£ 600 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Warrington

  • Duration

    8 Days

Aromatherpy Practitioner VTCT Level 3 Diploma. Suitable for: Serious students looking for a career change or to add this therapy to their portfolio of treatments.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Warrington (Cheshire)
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Flag House Barbauld Street, WA1 1EX

Start date

On request

About this course

Common sense and a desire to learn.

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Course programme

Aromatherapy is the specialist application of essential oils used in a variety of contexts including uplift, relaxation, stress relief and remedial not subject to medical prohibition and connected to palliative care. The critical aspects of this qualification are the decision making concerned with the safe blending of essential oils and their appropriateness in use based upon client assessment.

One weekend a Month for four months with a final assessment session set after all course work finished.

PLUS Principals and Practice of Complementary therapies and Business for complementary therapies. This is a compulsory part of the Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Reflexology courses.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements apart from a sound understanding of written and spoken English. You may also be required to have a short interview either in person or over the telephone.

Course Content

  • Aromatherapy Massage techniques
  • aftercare
  • contra- indications and contra- actions
  • benefits
  • study of 42 essential oils
  • Study of 18 Carrier Oils
  • methods of application- massage,inhalation,immersion and topical
  • Methods of blending oils
  • Consultation techniques
  • Making of creams, ointments, face masks and exfolients
  • after care and feedback
  • Health and safety
  • Storage of oils
  • Buying oils- quality
  • PLUS Principals and Practice of Complementary therapies and Business for complementary therapies. This is a compulsory part of the Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Reflexology courses.

How is the course delivered?
The course is taught through a series of lectures and tutorials, utilising visual learning aids, Students will also practise treatments upon one another during the practical sessions. There will be two additional practical sessions where students will perform treatments on members of the public. Students can purchase oils from Sylvia Hodge College.

Course Tutor Sylvia Hodge

What equipment is required for the course?
Students will be required to wear the college uniform of white tunic top, black trousers and flat black clean shoes (no open toes).. Students will need to have access to a computer for typing assignments and will need an internet connection with their own email address to enable the distribution of course notes and, importantly, for the submission of assignments. Students will also require, 2 files and dividers.

While training you will use the college oils, however you will be required to purchase oils to practice outside of college.

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed by:

  • Assignments
  • Completed case studies. This consists of 60 treatments each with full consultations and written notes of progress and the final outcome. Self-assessment of your performance is an important and integral part of this process.
  • A Practical Assessment day
  • completed portfolio and assessment book
  • Continuous assessment throughout the course in the form of written assignments
  • one tutorial

Is there any home study?
Independent study is an essential part of this course and you will be required to do practical and theoretical home study between college sessions.

What qualifications will I gain?
Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be awarded the VTCT Diploma in Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Vtct Level 3

£ 600 VAT inc.