VTCT – IIHHT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy
Course Facilitator: Christine Stilgoe
Introduction:
This course is designed for students who wish to achieve their professionally recognised qualification quickly. It will be delivered intensively & will require much dedication & substantial home study.
Aromatherapy is an ancient art using essential plant oils (as the aroma) with the application of massage & /or other methods of application (as the therapy). Through massage & other forms of application, aromatherapy applies essential oils to help revive, restore & ultimately help the body to heal itself – a truly holistic therapy.
This course is suitable for qualified therapists in Body Massage who wish to update their continual professional development & expand their knowledge & expertise.
Pre-requisite Entry requirements:
This is a post-graduate specialised course & the pre-requisite qualifications required for application of this course are recognised qualifications in Body Massage & Anatomy & Physiology.
There is also a pre-requisite requirement of units VR02/74 to this qualification, which can be completed simultaneously.
VR02 – Support Health, Safety & Security in the Workplace
VR74 – Support Employment Standards
Course content:
VR27 – Assess the Client & Blend Oils for Aromatherapy Massage
VR28 – Provide Aromatherapy Massage
VR160 - Demonstrate Consultation Skills for Therapy Assessments
Areas of study:
- What is Aromatherapy
- History of Aromatherapy
- Contra-indications to Aromatherapy
- Contra-actions to Aromatherapy
- Safety Considerations
- Aftercare Advice following Aromatherapy
- How Aromatherapy Works
- Aroma-chemistry
- Blending & Methods of Application
- Essential Oils & Absolutes – methods of extraction
- Professional Consultation & Record Keeping
- Detailed Study of Essential Oils – (we will cover approx 40!)
- Aromatherapy Massage Techniques & their Effects
- Practical Aromatherapy Massage, including Face, & Scalp
- Health Safety & Legislation
- Support employment Standards
- Interpersonal skills
- Related Anatomy & Physiology
Students are required to complete case study treatments in addition to theory tasks, practical & theory assessments.
Course Duration & Class Times
This intensive course is delivered over 4 full days plus 1 assessment day
9.30am – 5.00 pm
See current timetables for details
Course cost:
The complete cost of the course is £550.00 + £70.00 Assessment Fees
This includes full private tuition, certification fees & all working materials for use whilst at Healing Hands, School of Natural Therapies.
Students will also need to purchase an aromatherapy kit in order to complete case study requirements as home study
A non-refundable deposit of £275 is required to secure your place.
An additional £70 assessment fees will be applicable for candidates not holding units VR02/74
An additional lifetime registration fee of £15.00 will be required for students not previously registered with VTCT
Course Certification & Insurance:
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the VTCT – IIHHT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy
You will be able to apply for full Professional & Public Indemnity Insurance to enable you to start working in Professional Practice straight away.
Successful Candidates will also receive the Healing Hands, School of Natural Therapies Diploma in Aromatherapy.
