Aromatherapy

Practitioner’s Diploma

At Raworth we are passionate about aromatherapy and our comprehensive, academically rigorous training reflects this passion. Raworth continues to be at the forefront of accredited aromatherapy training (IFPA and ITEC) and is committed to teaching to the highest standards of excellence.  All course material is updated regularly, to reflect current aromatherapy thinking and research.

During the course you will gain a detailed knowledge of 60 essential oils; their chemistry, therapeutic properties, actions and safety issues.  This learning is reinforced with the study of essential oil science, basic botany, toxicology, extraction methods, quality issues and other important aromatherapy topics.  Throughout the course your knowledge will be extended and deepened through studies in blending, case study work, selecting essential oils for common health conditions and subject specialist days.  In addition our student clinics provide practical “real life” experience of applying knowledge and skills in a supportive atmosphere. 

Our teaching methods combine traditional lecture style teaching with active, participatory learning.  You will study essential oils by exploring their scent, as well as through detailed study of each oil’s chemistry and therapeutic applications.  A typical lesson might involve discussions, small group work, blending sessions and in-depth consideration of “real life” client scenarios.  Throughout the course we teach contraindications and safe practice guidelines which challenge the myths of aromatherapy.  We also include an introduction to research methods for complementary thapists and we look 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; once qualified, students are entitled to join the IFPA.

From April 2009 this course will meet ITEC standards.  Students will be eligible to take ITEC aromatherapy exams in addition to the Raworth (IFPA accredited) exams.

Core modules

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

Subject Specific Modules

Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Massage
Practice Management
Counselling Skills, Level 1
Pathophysiology for complementary therapy
Aromatherapy Theory
Advanced 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
Pregnancy, babies and children

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. Teaching takes place on week days.  Occasional weekend attendance is 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 , £2,964.38 excluding VAT

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

Prices subject to increase from September 1st 2009

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