Full course description:

Course overview:

This Accredited Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy is perfect for anyone aspiring to train and practice at the highest level. This course will provide you with all the fundamental skills required to become a knowledgeable and confident, professional Aromatherapist.

This course offers you our full Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology home study and assessment package, plus our excellent Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy.

This Diploma is mapped to the National Occupational Standards written by VTCT and an accredited qualification by the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Aromatherapy is the systematic use of plant oils known as essential oils for the treatment or prevention of disease. It is a form of complementary therapy designed to treat the whole person and not just the symptom or disease by assisting the body’s natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself.  Learn the properties of 40 essential oils and 20 carrier oils and how to use them appropriately and safely. Training to become an Aromatherapy Practitioner will give you the specialist knowledge needed to be able to blend and prescribe essential oils and other products for your client’s specific needs. This practice will also enable you to treat clients and support multiple health problems. Additionally, you will be qualified to work as a massage therapist, learning how to perform a full body massage, including lymphatic drainage and acupressure techniques, whilst incorporating prescriptive blended aromatherapy oils for a truly holistic experience.

A comprehensive & high-quality starter kit worth over £160 is included in the Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy course. The kit includes 40 essential oils, 2 carriers, mixing cups and a carry case.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

• Code of Ethics and insurance for therapists
• Therapist Safety & Good Working Practices
• Health & Safety Guidelines
• Salon Hygiene, Sterilisation & Sanitisation
• GDPR/Client Confidentiality
• Consultation procedure and record-keeping
• Contraindications & Contra-actions to essential oils and treatment
• An Introduction to Aromatherapy
• Benefits of Aromatherapy
• Examination of 40 Essential oils
• Examination of 20 Carrier oils
• Methods of Extraction
• How to blend essential oils
• How to prepare for an Aromatherapy Massage treatment; equipment & products needed
• Practical Aromatherapy Massage techniques
• Aftercare
• Related Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology

Pre-requisites: None, however it is recommended that the Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology element of this course is 80% complete before commencing any practical training.

Teaching Format: Self-study, guided learning & in-person training

Model Required? Yes, if taught individually. Otherwise, students will work on each other.   Check ‘contraindications’ in the course manual to determine suitability for treatment for yourself or before choosing your model

Course Fee includes training manual and starter kit, training materials, assessment and certification

Course hours breakdown:

• Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology*
  120 guided learning hours, including self-study & assessment
• Principles & practice of complementary therapies and business practice
  110 guided learning hours, including self-study
• Provide aromatherapy massage
  4** days practical training & 1 day assessment, plus 60 case studies – 105 guided learning hours & in person practical training
• Starting Your Own Business (bonus course) – self-study paced

Total course hours: 335

Course options:

This course includes our full Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology home study and assessment package. If you have an equivalent qualification completed within the last 3 years, you can submit your certificate as evidence of prior learning and omit this part of the course.*

This course can also be studied with or without the massage element. For those who already have a massage qualification at Level 3 or above, you can submit your certificate as evidence of prior learning and apply the principles learned in this course to the massage techniques you are already familiar with. This option reduces the practical training to 3 days.**

If your massage qualification included Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology but it was studied more than 3 years ago you will need to renew this part of your qualification by including our Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology home study and assessment package.

Additional practical training days can be arranged as necessary.

Assessment: Completion of guided home study and preparation of written assessment prior to the practical training day. On the practical training days, continuous formative assessment, verbal questions and performance of Aromatherapy Massage treatments with guidance from your tutor. Case studies to be completed prior to final assessment day. Final assessment review of case studies and performance of full Aromatherapy treatment (including full consultation & assessment of client, preparation of treatment plan, blending of appropriate oils, full body massage treatment and aftercare) observed by tutor along with final completion of the written assessment.

Case Studies Required: Yes, 60 case studies are required to be completed within 12 months of your course.

Accrediting Body: The FHT & The CMA and approved as insurable by The FHT, Insync, BGi UK , Westminster, Balens and Wellbeing Insurance. However, please check with your own insurer to see if they will also cover this qualification

Qualification Attained: Natural Touch Training™ Level 3 Diploma.

CPD Points: 335