Aromatherapy Training

Want to be an Aromatherapist?

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Training Products for AromatherapyGone are the days when a career was for life. More and more people change careers and it is getting increasingly common to hear that people want to leave the “rat race”, maybe become self-employed, and investigate different philosophies of life. Complementary Healthcare is a rapidly expanding industry and many adults come to it wanting to help themselves and others lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Aromatherapy is a popular Complementary Therapy with ancient roots. Aromatherapy is defined as the controlled therapeutic administration of highly concentrated oils extracted from plants. The therapeutic potential of Aromatherapy has yet to be fully realised. Although plant extracts have been used in association with medicine for thousands of years, we still have a great deal to learn about their attributes. What is becoming more widely accepted however, is that Aromatherapy can be a truly holistic (whole) treatment. As well as having effects that can be of benefit to physical conditions, Aromatherapy can help to relieve stress and tension. In general, holistic Aromatherapy treatments tend to create a sense of well being, both physically and emotionally, balancing the mind, body and spirit. So if you fancy training to become an Aromatherapist where do you start?


Anatomy & Physiology is the Starting Point for training in Aromatherapy

A Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology is the starting point for most careers in Complementary Healthcare. Before you can progress to study you chosen therapy you must develop an understanding as to how the body works. This is quite sensible when you think about it. It would be unprofessional, and indeed dangerous, to perform any hands-on treatment without a detailed understanding of the body’s structure and function. After all, you wouldn’t attempt to improve the performance of a car if you didn’t understand the mechanics of its engine.

Some aromatherapy courses may incorporate elements of anatomy and physiology. Other courses require a Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Diploma as a pre-requisite. You will often hear the phrase Accredited Prior Learning (APL). If anatomy and physiology is listed as APL for a course then it is necessary for you to hold a qualification in anatomy & physiology before you begin.


So Why a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology?

Before you, as an Aromatherapist, begin to treat any members of the public you must take out insurances to protect both your clients and yourself. You will have to show that you hold an accepted qualification in Aromatherapy and that your anatomy & physiology is up to the required standard. The industry standard for anatomy & physiology is the Level 3 Diploma. A word of warning – if the anatomy & physiology is run in tandem, find out if a separate qualification in anatomy & physiology is given. If not, you may have problems getting insured and, despite your studies, your anatomy and physiology may not be accepted as APL for another qualification. It is worth the extra effort to gain the Level 3 Diploma because this will open many doors for you in the future.


Which Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology should I take?

To help ensure that your Level 3 Diploma will be accepted as APL, wherever you choose to study, it is wise to select an Examining Board that is regulated by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority). The QCA are the regulatory body for all public exams (e.g. GCSE’s and A-Levels as well as Vocational Training) and they set the standards to ensure that all of their approved Examining Bodies assess the candidates to a standard level. A Level 3 Diploma issued by a QCA-approved Examining Body should therefore be universally accepted. The VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) are approved and therefore governed by the QCA and offer a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology.


What Then?

It is important that you find an Aromatherapy course that suits you. You could contact your local college to see what they have to offer. You could also try contacting the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) at www.ifparoma.org, the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) at www.ifaroma.org, or the Aromatherapy Council (AC) at www.aromatherapycouncil.co.uk .


Need Extra Help?

ETS offer an excellent interactive CD ROM in Aromatherapy. It provides a comprehensive account of the many therapeutical uses of essential oils. This self-testing training tool proves invaluable when you have qualified too as it allows you to cross-reference details of 44 essential oils with 46 conditions and gives advice on how to set up your own business. Full details can be found at HERE.

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Click here for our VTCT Level 3 Online Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology UK & International Course

 


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