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Certificate in Aromatherapy™Online
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Now accepting applications for class starting March 15, 2010. This program fills quickly and is each intake is limited to
30
students. Register early to ensure your place in class. Contact
Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu to
schedule your admissions interview.**
Career Goals:
- Aromatherapist, Aromatherapy Consultant, or Aromatologist
- Health Care Industry Assistant
- Day Spa, Holistic Retreat, Spa facility
- Aromatherapy Product Manufacturer
- Aromatherapy Retailer
- Aromatherapy Educator, Author, Speaker
- Perfumer
This program:
- Meets the education requirements and is approved by the Institute of Aromatic Medicine UK (IAM)
- Meets NAHA Level Two curriculum requirements and is approved by NAHA.
- Qualifies graduates to obtain Aromatherapy practitioner liability insurance through ABMP.
- Is approved for continuing education credit for massage therapists, registered nurses, and veterinarians.
Many graduates choose to take the Aromatherapy
Registration Council Examination and become a Registered
Aromatherapist. Visit www.aromatherapycouncil.org for more information
and to download a candidate handbook.
The focus of the
Certificate in Aromatherapy is holistic aromatology. Holistic
aromatology focuses on restoration of physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual health through the application of essential oils. We use the
terms “aromatherapy” and “aromatology” interchangeably throughout the
program. All healing modalities offered by ACHS focus on the holistic
approach. Our philosophy is that only by taking care of the whole
person can complete physical, emotional, and spiritual healing occur.
Course Description:
Graduates
of the Certificate in Aromatherapy will be able to discuss aromatherapy
including its history and current research as well as be able to
identify, discuss, and safely use the 40 organic or wildcrafted
essential oils studied. Students will study the anatomy and physiology
of the related body systems and will be able to identify and discuss
the olfactory, skin, and muscular systems as well as the affect of
aromatic molecules including how essential oils interact on both the
physical and emotional levels.
Students also learn to assess the
quality of essential oils and understand the primary production
methods. Graduates will understand the chemistry of essential oils and
the physiological effect and pathway of individual chemical components.
The
Certificate in Aromatherapy provides training in how to create
lifestyle plans and aromatherapy programs to support optimal health.
Graduates will be able to successfully operate a consultancy by
implementing clinic management tools, including case taking, ethics
(including A.R.C ethics), and informed consent as well as be able to
conduct aromatherapy research. Graduates are also able to formulate
aromatherapy blends for therapeutic and perfumery purposes, cosmetics
and soap-making.
Current Instructors: View full instructor bios and photos
online here.
Prerequisites:
An admissions interview and recommendation for admission from the Dean of Admissions.
Certificate in Aromatherapy requirements:
Study Time:
Each course within the Certificate is completed over 16 weeks.
Minimum study time recommended for each course is 9 hours per week.
Graduates are awarded the Certificate in Aromatherapy.
Continuing Education Credit:
RN: 340 hours. Vet: 6 hours. Massage: 340 hours.
Materials:
See each course listing for a complete list of program materials.
Recommended Texts:
Click here to view the Certificate in Aromatherapy Recommended Reading Starter Library
Click here to view the Certificate in Aromatherapy Practical Study Kit
Click here to view the supplementary suggested text Learn to Listen.
Fees:
For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page online here.
Click here to request information about the program and tuition including details about our in-house customized financing.