Aromatherapy Certification Program

Upcoming Class Dates:
Jan 5-9, 2011, Feb 2-6, 2011, Mar 2-6, 2011, Sarasota, FL - 235 hours | Cost: $2,000 | Enroll
Jun 8-12, 2011, Jul 6-10, 2011, Aug 3-7, 2011, Ithaca, NY - 235 hours | Cost: $2,000 | Enroll

Instructor: Andrea Butje

The intensive hands-on 15-day ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) prepares students to become professionally qualified in the therapeutic uses of essential oils. Students learn to confidently work with over 60 essential oils and begin blending on the second day of class.

Our graduates have gone on to create essential oil retail businesses, web retail stores, therapeutic product lines and consultation services. Students learn through a fun and intensive curriculum in a natural, casual setting.

The ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) is taught in three 5-day segments, over 3 months.

This is an entry-level class.  No previous Aromatherapy training is required!  This class can be taken by anyone, but we’ve found that students are primarily interested in:

  • Developing a new career in Aromatherapy
  • Enhancing an existing health care practice through the use of essential oils.   

As a rapidly growing complimentary health care profession, Aromatherapy offers abundant career opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to create essential oil retail businesses, web retail stores, therapeutic product lines and consultation services.

Students learn through a fun and intensive curriculum in a natural, casual setting.  Instructor Andrea Butje is a Clinical Aromatherapist and LMT.  She’s been teaching courses in Aromatherapy for over 12 years.  Andrea believes in a diverse learning approach—with a lively mix of activities, hands-on blending, discussions and engaging lectures.

What Does Certification Mean?

The Aromatherapy Certification Program was established in May of 2000.  The course is approved by The National Association For Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), the two governing bodies for national educational standards for Aromatherapists.  

In order to receive the Aromahead Institute certification, approved by NAHA and the AIA, students must:

  • Complete all elements of the Aromahead ACP.
  • Complete the online Anatomy and Physiology class (included in the tuition for the ACP).  If you have previous training in Anatomy and Physiology you may take the multiple-choice final exam for your credit.

This program is approved in Florida for 90 Massage CEU's, and Nationally for 50 CEU's.

Payment Plan
There is a $350 non-refundable deposit required for this class. If you need a payment plan for the balance of the tutiton, we are happy to work with you. Please contact Aromahead Institute directly to register with a payment plan.

Course Overview

Topics Covered

Essential Oil Study Methods of Application
History of Essential Oils        Safety and Contraindications
Methods of Extraction Consultation/ Communication Skills
Quality of Oils Treatment Design
Blending Techniques Business Skills
Methods of Absorption Ethics
Carrier Oils Basic Aroma Chemistry and Botany

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goals/Objectives

  1. To prepare students to become qualified in the safe and therapeutic uses of essential oils.
  2. To help students develop a career or compliment existing healthcare practices with a clear understanding of the scope of Aromatherapy practices.
  3. To give students a thorough working knowledge of the therapeutic and energetic aspects of at least 60 essential oils.
  4. To prepare students to confidently consult with clients and evaluate which essential oils would be appropriate to use and how to use them safely and effectively.
  5. To instruct students in the creation of a variety of body care products for personal and professional use.

Included Materials

Students will create and take home over $700 worth of products, including:

  • Essential oil inhalers
  • Bath salts
  • Lotions
  • Body butter
  • Jojoba blends
  • Salt scrubs
  • Hydrosol sprays
  • Room sprays
  • Lip balm  
  • Chap stick
  • Travel kit
  • First aid kit
  • Flower essence blends
  • Steam blends
  • Bath sachets
  • Potpourri
  • Incense sticks
  • Salve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additionally, students receive:

  • The use of over 90 different therapeutic-grade essential oils during class
  • A custom 300-page essential oil manual
  • Aromahead Institute online Anatomy and Physiology class
  • An extensive private list of resources for quality products
  • Information about various Aromatherapy organizations and journals
  • Access to network with other graduates online
  • Discounts on additional materials/kits at Aromatics International

Career opportunities for graduates of the Aromatherapy Certification Program:

What are Aromahead ACP graduates doing?

  • Creating healthy and organic product lines and selling them through web stores, retail stores, healthcare practices, spas, massage offices and natural health food stores.
  • Teaching Aromatherapy classes to the public and to other health care professionals.
  • Creating safe cleaning products, healthy products for their families, and natural cold and flu remedies.
  • Writing for Aromatherapy journals and websites.
  • Consulting in spas, cruise ships, resorts and upscale hotels.
  • Integrating essential oils into existing health care practices.
  • Opening their own spas, or joining existing natural health clinics.
  • Teaching Aromatherapy at massage and skin care schools.
  • Creating natural perfume lines. The intensive hands-on 15-day ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) prepares students to become professionally qualified in the therapeutic uses of essential oils. Students learn to confidently work with over 60 essential oils and begin blending on the second day of class.

Prerequisites

Anyone may register for this class. No previous Aromatherapy training is required.

Required Materials


Upcoming Class Dates:
Jan 5-9, 2011 - 235 hours | Cost: $2,000 | Enroll
Jun 8-12, 2011 - 235 hours | Cost: $2,000 | Enroll