"Aromatherapy is the fragrant art of using specially selected aromatic oils for therapeutic purposes. It is one of the fastest growing complementary therapies in the world."

All essential oils are antiseptic and have different effects - some regulate metabolic function, some stimulate, whilst some others will soothe irritations and anxieties. Massage is used with the oils to enhance their effectiveness.

Essential oils can be used safely at home for many ailments. This course will take you through from the extraction to the application of the oils for therapeutic purposes, as well as cover aromatherapy massage techniques.

Aromatherapy is one of the most widely used therapies and this course will enable you to successfully practice as an aromatherapist.

One of the key features of this course is the inclusion of the anatomy and physiology added qualification.

Aromatherapy Content

Essential oils - extraction, mixing and blending

The subtle anatomy

Client consultation

Aromatherapy massage

Oils for different symptoms

Carrier oils

Stress & aromatherapy

Aromatherapy techniques

Starting your practice

Tables of essential oils

Anatomy & Physiology Content

Anatomy & physiology

Muscular system

Endocrine system

Digestive system

Reproductive system

Circulatory system

Skeletal system

Nervous system

Special senses

Lymphatic system

The skin, cells & tissues

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Aromatherapy Diploma

Aromatherapy Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Aromatherapy Certificate of Completion

Aromatherapy Certificate of Completion issued by eLearn Canada.

.This Course leads to an NCFE Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. This award has been designed to meet specific learners or employers requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

Study Options

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 168 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the registration and certification fee

Tuition & Fees 820.00 CAD

Professional Membership

This course has been accredited for The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Membership, insurance and 212 CPD points. For more information on the associated benefits of Guild Membership, please click here.