VTCT Diploma in Aromatherapy

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. 

 

How long is the course?

The course is run over 9 days 9.30- 5pm

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

 

 

 

What are the entry requirements?

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

However you will be required to covered:

  • The mandatory requirement of VTCT health and safety diploma the D1120 or to have taken under the last 3 years a VR02/VR74 diploma in health,safety,security and employments standards.
  •  Also you will be required to cover a acceptable qualification in level 3  Anatomy & Physiology
  •  And  swedish or body massage qualification.
If you have not passed a course in this subject that is approved by VTCT for APL. These will have to have been completed before commencing your  Aromatherapy studies .

 If you wish to cover all of the above with HEALTH ACADEMICS there is a 10% discount of paying for all the courses at once.

 

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, fask masks and exfolients
  • after care and feedback
  • Health and safety
  • Storage of oils
  • Buying oils- quality

 

 

How is the course taught?
The course is taught through a series of lectures and tutorials, utilising visual learning aids, an interactive smart board and an internet link. 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. All practical sessions are taught using organic products where ever possible.

 

Course Tutor/s

Lucy Gearing with personal involvement ,supervision and IV from Suzie Howe

 

What equipment is required for the course?
Students will be required to wear the college uniform of a plain black short sleeved t-shirt (no logos) or black tunic top, black trousers and flat black clean shoes (no open toes).Please note this has to be purchased as a uniform, you cannot wear every day clothes. 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 need pens, notepaper and coloured pencils unless they are working directly onto a laptop. Additionally, students will be required to purchase two recommended course books.

While training you will use the college oils, however you will be required to purchase a kit for your case studies up to £250.  There are 3 kits available: Basic, additional 1 and additional 2. This helps with spreading the cost for students. However you can buy the whole set at once if required.

 

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

all completed assignments, case studies and feedback forms will need to be either printed up and put into folder or saved onto a memeory stick, Cd or card and brought to the centre when you do your final practical assessment.

 

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 and the Health Academics Aromatherapy Diploma.

How much does the course cost?
The cost of the course including handouts and student workbook is £875 , with an additional assessment day fee of £50

VTCT assessment book £50 and one in a life VTCT registration fee of £16. This course can be paid in three instalments, please discuss with centre.
Plus Essential oil kit
Course dates for 2010:

 

 

Next course starts: Saturday and Sunday  4th and 5th September  2010

 

Flexibility is the key with all Health Academics courses. You tell us when you would like to start a course and we will do our best to work around your needs. Contact centre for start dates.

 

Any Questions? Call Suzie about the VTCT Course 01749 678402

Alternatively click here to contact Health Academics online

£875.00