Aromatherapy Practitioner's Diploma

At Raworth, we are passionate about aromatherapy and this comprehensive, academically rigorous training reflects this passion. Raworth continues to be in the forefront of the development of aromatherapy and remains committed to teaching to the highest standards of excellence. All course material is updated on a termly basis to reflect current aromatherapy thinking and research.

In the first stage of the training, you will gain a detailed knowledge of essential oil therapeutics, sciences and blending. Moving into the second stage, you deepen and extend this knowledge by exploring the practical applications of holistic aromatherapy. We also include an introduction to research methods for complementary therapists, together with looking 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 and we are members of the Aromatherapy Consortium.

Syllabus

Core modules

Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Body Massage
Pathophysiology
Practice Management
Introductory Counselling Skills – Level One
Nutrition Workshop

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Subject Specific Modules

Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Massage
Practice Management
Counselling Skills, Level 1
Pathophysiology for complementary therapy
Aromatherapy Phase 1
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
Aromatic stress management and psychoneuroimmunology
Pregnancy, babies and children

Modern developments in integrated healthcare

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. Weekend study: core modules are available but weekday attendance will be required

Qualifications

Raworth Aromatherapy Practitioner's Diploma
Raworth Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Swedish Massage
Raworth Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory – Level One
Raworth Certificate in Pathophysiology for Complementary Therapists
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

FEES:
Aromatherapy Practitioners Diploma: modules in aromatherapy (first of which can be done by distance learning), A&P, Swedish massage, pathophysiology, intro. counselling, nutrition workshop and practice management. Cost of essential oils for aromatherapy and all exam fees are included in the course fee.

For all of the above , £2,921.38 excluding VAT

Please note that these fees quoted are INCLUSIVE OF USUAL EXAM FEES & RELEVANT KITS