Part Time Diploma in Aromatherapy
Vocational qualification
In Wigston
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This course follows the concept of Holistic Health, treating the 'whole person' - the cause, rather than the symptoms of an illness.You will study essential oils and their many uses as a therapeutic complementary treatment, you will also study and practice full body massage.
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About this course
You will need a mature caring approach rather than formal qualifications. You will need to be 18 years old or above. The theory work will include anatomy and physiology study as well as the theory of plant oils and their uses, so experience of study is useful. You need to be physically able to provide massage.
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Part Time Diploma in Aromatherapy
COURSE TITLE: Diploma in Aromatherapy
COURSE CODE: 3R704-09
DAYS & TIMES: Tuesday 9.15am - 1.15pm
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
This course follows the concept of Holistic Health, treating the 'whole person' - the cause, rather than the symptoms of an illness.
You will study essential oils and their many uses as a therapeutic complementary treatment, you will also study and practice full body massage.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will study the following subjects:
Essential oils and carrier oils, their therapeutic properties and practical application
Basic and advanced aromatherapy massage techniques
Anatomy and physiology
Client care
Business Employment Standards/Health and Safety
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to have revised your Anatomy and Physiology and Business / Health & safety in preparations for external tests. You will have to undertake case studies covering a range of 60 treatments, home assignment and class activities and a minimum of 2 practical assessments. You will need a minimum of 80% course attendance due to practical demonstration and assessment. A commitment to both theoretical home study and practical work is essential, approximately 5 hours per week.
WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
On successful completion of the course, you will obtain the Diploma in Aromatherapy from Vocational Training Charitable Trust of the International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies (VTCT / IIHHT).
WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
3r506-09 Course fees 36 16-18 year olds, 550(201) 19 years and over
3r704-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 550(184) 19 years and over
3r925-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 550(144) 19 years and over
Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.
WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
VTCT Registration - 14 lifetime membership
Textbooks - 30
Clothing - 70
Oils - 120
Couch - 130 (optional)
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Aromatherapists work in many areas such as hospitals, health clinics or from home. Many also study a further therapy such as Reflexology or other healing/complementary therapies.
Part Time Diploma in Aromatherapy