Our Aromatherapy Massage Course, using pre-blended oils, is ideal for practicing body massage therapists who want to start exploring the fascinating world of Aromatherapy. You will learn the characteristics and properties of the essential oils and carrier oils contained within a range of pre-blended oils that are designed to address a wide range of common ailments, so that you can safely deliver effective and beneficial massage treatments.
Your clients will also enjoy the beautiful new full body aromatherapy massage routine that you have added to your skills.
To attend this course you need to have completed a course and obtained qualification in full body massage.
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This course is available in 3 formats and payable in instalments. Scroll down the page to view your options.
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Yes. All of the course training options are perfect for beginners as well as CPD for practicing therapists.
If you wish to offer treatments professionally we recommend that you undertake training to either Certificate or Diploma level. You can opt for a classroom course or solo tuition. If you're unsure which type of training will be best for you, please contact our friendly support team to discuss these options.
This is the background and theory that you study from home and then complete an online test paper before attending your practical training. It is easily completed with between 8-12 hours of study time. For some people it may take a little longer.
Module 1
The history of Aromatherapy
Module 2
Effects and Benefits
Contra-indications
Module 3
A & P
Module 4
Pathology
Module 5
Preparing to treat
Consultation
Assessment Process
Ethics and Professionalism
Confidentiality
Consent to treatment
Rapport.
Module 6
Body Mechanics
Client Preparation
Client Care
Therapist Preparation
Guidelines
Module 7
Hygiene
Health and Safety
Module 8
Legislation
Working Practices
Module 9
The oils
A-Z of oils
Module 10
How the oils work
How to use the oils
Selection, storage and use
Module 11
Oil dosage
Carrier Oils and their usage
Common complaints and Aromatherapy prescriptions
Module 12
Aromatherapy massage
Techniques
Module 13
The routine
Module 14
Aftercare
Module15
Healthy Eating
Well Being
Homeostasis
Integral Biology
Module 16
The History and Development of other Holistic Therapies
Module 17
Holistic Therapies and their interactions with Aromatherapy
Module 18
Aromatherapy and the medical profession
Research
Module 19
Case Study Information
Case study examples
Case study documentation
FAQs
Module 20
Test Paper
Client Consultation Form
Treatment Documentation
Further Reading and Resources
Many of the Diploma courses offered by Therapy Training School are accredited (ie: approved for membership & insurance purposes) by the Guild of Holistic Therapists (GHT) and the Guild of Beauty Therapists (GBT). Additionally, Therapy Training School is an approved Platinum Training Provider with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT), and this organisation also accredits many of our Diploma courses for membership & insurance purposes.
All of our Diploma & Certificate training courses throughout the UK are accredited by Therapy Training Academy Ltd (our umbrella organisation) and insurance for practicing professionally can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance.
With professional insurance in place, you will be able to get a job as a therapist, practice as a self-employed therapist or work independently as a mobile therapist.
Our Award courses are recommended for those who wish to deliver treatments to family and friends. Although professional insurance is not a legal requirement, we do advise that you purchase insurance to safeguard your recipients and yourself and to provide you with peace of mind. Insurance for delivering therapy to family and friends can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance.
*Before you commit to any course, we strongly advise that you check with your potential employer (and Borough Council, if you wish to work in London) to ensure that the qualification you have decided to undertake will be accepted by them, and to find out if you need a licence to work.
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