ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy
February 23rd, 2010What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to promote health and well-being. The oils derive from flowers, leaves, plants and trees. The therapeutic use of plants and their oils can be traced back for millennia. There are many ways of using oils beneficially. These include: baths, compresses, inhalations and vaporisation. However, the main use is through massage whereby the oils are absorbed through the skin. Using oils safely is a complex art that requires in-depth training.
Aromatherapy as a Career
Aromatherapy has become increasingly popular with the general public and is now one of the most sought after forms of natural health care. Increasingly it is being used in hospitals, clinics, and as a complement to orthodox medicine. Using the right Aromatherapy essential oil in the right way is a great way to change your mood, help concentration and memory, and assist in the healing process. Essential oils are readily available to all, but can have very powerful effects, so using them safely is vital.
This exciting post-graduate course will increase and develop your massage skills further by incorporating the use of essential oils into your practice. You will enhance your massage repertoire and learn about the therapeutic healing properties of the essential oils and also their safe usage.
We will be looking at the history and origins of aromatherapy, the extraction processes and botanical origins of the oils. We will look at blending the oils after consultation with the patient to provide an individual treatment.
This course can be taken alongside the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage which includes Anatomy and Physiology and Professional Conduct and Business Awareness.
Essential Oils
You will learn about 42 essential oils, their therapeutic effects and contraindications. You will need to purchase a set of oils for yourself – you will be advised of this on application. You will study the theory of Aromatherapy treatments as well as the Chemistry of the Essential oils, Contraindications and safety data for each oil, and will also cover the underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform an Aromatherapy massage treatment.
Aims and Objectives
The ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy comprises of ITEC Unit 3 with a pre-requisite of ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments or equivalent. The unit has 3 elements – theory, practical and case studies.
The main aim of the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy is to enable candidates to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release with massage and essential oils.
It also aims:
- To provide skills in the National Qualification Framework for those interested in the Complementary Therapy/Care Industry
- To provide opportunities for staff in the Complementary Therapy/Care Industry to gain a Level 3 qualification.
- To qualify candidates as Aromatherapists at Level 3 in the Complementary/Care Industry
- To sustain the interest of candidates wanting to work in the Complementary Therapy industry
- To encourage knowledge and understanding for the Complementary Therapy/Care Industry at Level 3
- To provide opportunities for candidates to focus on the development of the major Key skills and the wider Key skills in a Therapy context such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving.
- To provide opportunities for candidates to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as an Aromatherapist.
Case studies are also required to be completed for this course. You will need to practise on 10 clients administering 4 treatments each.
Course Dates and Times:
2010
Sunday 7th November, Sunday 28th November, Sunday 12th December
2011
Sunday 2nd January, Saturday and Sunday 22nd and 23rd January, Sunday 13th February
Times: 9am – 6pm
Fees (including ITEC Exam):
| Fees (including ITEC exam): | |
| Registration Fee: | £100 |
| Course Fee (payable 4 weeks before course start date): | £895 |
| Total: | £995 |
If you would like to pay with paypal, there is a 3.4% surcharge. This would make the total course fees £1028.83.
Venue
Unit 4 Natural Health and Yoga Centre
20-26 Round Hill Street
Brighton BN2 3RG
Booking
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