Recommended guided hours 80 hours which included tutor and student centred learning .
The Aromatherapy course is a modular extension of the Holistic Massage course. This course can however be studied in combination with the Massage course and you should contact us for further information if you wish to take the combination option.  
The course  covers:
Therapeutic uses of over 40 essential oils. 
Countries of origin, and methods of extraction. 
Chemical constituents, dosage, safety and the dangers of overdose.
Carrier oils, blending methods, frequency and duration of an Aromatherapy treatment. 
Care and storage of oils. 
How to purchase essential oils.
The limbic system, its connection with memory and oils. 
Delivery methods, burners, inhalation, massage.
Contra-indications of Aromatherapy, case histories and record keeping. 
Other types of Natural Therapies.
The history and evolution of Aromatherapy. 
 
Practical sessions cover: Full body massage, including facial massage incorporating
Facial cleansing, toning and moisturising using a variety of essential oil blends. 
Pressure points for lymphatic drainage.
Blending and choice of oils for a variety of common health problems.   
Students Receive Explanatory handouts and charts. 
Students are required to compile case studies 10 clients to be treated four times each which may total between 120 – 200 hours to complete the full portfolio.  (This is additional to the taught hours and will be conducted away from the college during your own time)  Case studies will need to be handed in by the end of the course. 
The course day is usually a Tuesday  Sessions start at 8.30 and finish at 4.00 p.m.
One additional day is required for the ITEC exams which consists of a two hour multiple choice question paper and 1 hour practical.  Students can undertake to qualify in both Holistic Massage alongside Aromatherapy.  Ask for more details 
Students will be required to bring their own couches for this course.
Pre -Entry Requirement: Students must be 16 years at the time of the examination, I.T.E.C. Holistic Massage Diploma including Units 22.1/2 or an ITEC approved equivalent.  All students should hold a current First Aid Certificate

Aromatherapy - the use of essential oils for general wellbeing.  Natural and environmental.