Aromatherapy Practitioner’s Diploma

At Raworth we are passionate about aromatherapy and our comprehensive, academically rigorous training reflects this passion. Raworth continues to be at the forefront of accredited aromatherapy training and is committed to teaching to the highest standards of excellence. All course material is updated regularly, to reflect current aromatherapy thinking and research.

During the course you will gain a detailed knowledge of 60 essential oils; their chemistry, therapeutic properties, actions and safety issues. This learning is reinforced with the study of essential oil science, basic botany, toxicology, extraction methods, quality issues and other important aromatherapy topics. Throughout the course your knowledge will be extended and deepened through studies in blending, case study work, selecting essential oils for common health conditions and subject specialist days. In addition our student clinics provide practical “real life” experience of applying knowledge and skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Our teaching methods combine traditional lecture style teaching with active, participatory learning. You will study essential oils by exploring their scent, as well as through detailed study of each oil’s chemistry and therapeutic applications. A typical lesson might involve discussions, small group work, blending sessions and in-depth consideration of “real life” client scenarios. Throughout the course we teach contraindications and safe practice guidelines which challenge the myths of aromatherapy. We also include an introduction to research methods for complementary thapists and we look at the increasing importance of evidence-based theory and practice for professional aromatherapists.

The course is fully accredited by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists; once qualified, students are entitled to join the IFPA.

Core modules

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Swedish Body Massage
• Practice Management
• Introductory Counselling Skills - Level One
• Nutrition Workshop

Subject Specific Modules

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Swedish Massage
• Practice Management
• Counselling Skills, Level 1
• Pathophysiology for complementary therapy
• Aromatherapy Theory
• Advanced Aromatherapy Theory
• Oriental Holistic Massage
• Advanced Aromatherapy Clinics
• Nutrition Workshop
• Case Study & Course Review (Aromatherapy)
• Aromatherapy Oils/Kit

Oriental-Holistic Massage

• Oriental diagnosis, theory and practice
• Regular teaching clinics provide ‘ real-life’ experience throughout the training

Therapeutic Aromatherapy

• Contraindications and safe practice guidelines which challenge the myths of aromatherapy
• Introductory research skills
• Cancer and palliative care
• Pregnancy, babies and children

Weekly college attendance

Full-time study equates to three to four days per week and part time is anything from one day per week. Most courses can be studied in a flexible way.

Study Days

63 studied over three days a week for two terms and one day a week for one term. It is possible to study one or two days a week and the course duration will be extended accordingly. Teaching takes place on week days. Occasional weekend attendance is required.