IFA Aromatherapy Massage Diploma Course

Holistic Aromatherapy

This Aromatherapy Diploma is available as a complete Diploma for people with no massage training (14 months part time) or as a post-graduate course for therapists with a recognised massage qualification (6 months part time).

IFA, The International Federation of Aromatherapists, was founded in 1985 and is a world-wide organisation for professional Aromatherapists. It acts as an independent representative body for the profession and has in place Standards and Ethics and a Code of Practice. Accredited independent training establishments who adhere to the IFA's high standards, run the courses.

EfH is a School Forum member of the AOC (Aromatherapy Organisations Council)

This course teaches students how to combine the use of essential oils, aromatherapy massage, (plus other methods of application), and the understanding of the body's subtle energy balance in order to counteract stress, ease pain, help with chronic ailments and work in harmony with the body to bring about equilibrium.  On completion, the course enables all students to take the IFA Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy examination

For students with no previous massage qualifications, for the first ten weekends of the 20 weekend Aromatherapy course, you will be studying for the ITEC/BTEC Diploma in Holistic Massage (inc. Anatomy and Physiology) for which practical and theory examinations will be undertaken.  Upon successful completion of these exams you will be able to practice professionally as an Holistic Massage Therapist, whilst still studying for your Aromatherapy Massage Diploma.

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What will I learn on the holistic aromatherapy course?

• The history and development of Aromatherapy
• The chemistry and composition of 66 essential oils
• The therapeutic effects of essential oils
• How to select and blend essential oils and carrier oils for the individual
• Aromatherapy massage and other methods of applying essential oils
• Safety guidelines and when Aromatherapy is inappropriate
• The medical problems for which Aromatherapy has become best known in helping
• How to conduct a consultation and develop a treatment plan
• How to develop intuition and aspects of subtle Aromatherapy
• Assessment of learning includes a clinic session on 'real' clients.
• Botany - the anatomy, metabolism and classification of plants.
• History of Massage and Aromatherapy

Can anyone study holistic aromatherapy courses?

Yes, all you need is desire to help others and a keenness to learn.

What are the holistic aromatherapy course requirements?

440 hours home study including 5 case studies, homework, etc.
A written exam comprising of 2 x 2 hour papers
A practical exam lasting three hours
Business study thesis of 2000 words
Aromatherapy thesis of 3000 words

On successful completion of the course students may join the International Federation of Aromatherapists.