Aromatherapy Blending 1 day accredited course

Accredited with ABT, PBD, The CMA & IPHM

Aromatherapy Blending 1 day accredited course

Description:

For those who wish to learn the art of aromatherapy to use within their current therapies.

For the therapists who are already trained in massage and wish to learn how to select and blend essential oils specifically for their client’s needs, then this is the training course for you.

This course will teach you how to blend essential oils for massage, as well as inhalation/vaporisation for diffusers and nasal inhalers, compresses, roller bottle (pulse point blends) as well as compresses, bath oils and bath salts / body scrub. These products can be made for your clients following a thorough consultation and retailed to them for home use, adding an additional income stream to your business.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course

Pre-requisite / Entry level:

A massage qualification & A&P qualification is recommended.

However, there are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to enrolling on this course, however, you will need to hold a qualification in the therapy you wish to incorporate the use of essential oils with, i.e., massage, reiki.

Course format:

1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies

Attendance:

1 day practical

Model required:

Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.

Case Studies:

5 treatments

Accrediting body:

IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine)
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional Beauty Direct
The CMA - The Complementary Medical Association

Career potential:

Aromatherapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.

How this could benefit your clients:

Help clients with common ailments such as anxiety, relaxation, stress relief, uplifting and many physical and emotional conditions

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie essential oils, carrier oils, measuring jug, pipette, mixing bowl & any storage bottles you wish to use (i.e., roller bottle, glass bottles, nasal inhalers).

Insurance:

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)

Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.

Alternative course option:

This is also offered as part of our VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy (VRQ) course which is OfQual / governmnent regulated.

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues

Bideford, Devon:

Jan '25 - Tues 21st

Plymouth, Devon:

Please ask for available date

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee

£197

Choose a pricing plan

Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Practical training day
- Module 3 - Course Introduction
- Module 4 - Kit suggestions
2

Section 2 - Health, safety & hygiene
- Module 1 - Risk Assessment
- Module 2 - Security in the salon
- Module 3 - Preparation of work area
- Module 4 - Good hygiene practices
- Module 5 - Professionalism in the salon environment
- Module 6 - Posture
- Module 7 - Legislation
- Module 8 - Fire Safety
- Module 9 - Insurance
- Module 10 - Infection Prevention
3

Section 3 - Client care & communications
- Module 1 - Introduction
- Module 2 - Establish a rapport
- Module 3 - Communication & listening skills
- Module 4 - Client Privacy
- Module 5 - Client's needs
- Module 6 - Improving working standards
- Module 7 - Dealing with complaints
- Module 8 - Consultation
4

Section 4 - Aromatherapy
- Module 1 - Treatment preparation
- Module 2 - Contra-indications
- Module 3 - Aftercare
- Module 4 - Contra-actions
- Module 5 - Evaluating & completing treatment
- Module 6 - Aromatherapy - The History & Benefits
- Module 7 - Aromatherapy - The structure and function of plants
- Module 8 - Blending, dilutions & therapeutic properties
- Module 9 - Essential oils
- Module 10 - Carrier Oils
- Module 11 - Blending of essential oils lesson
- Module 12 - Getting to know your essential oils
- Module 13 - Case studies
- Module 14 - Upload your case studies
- Module 15 - Progression Free Preview