Upcoming Class Dates:
Jun 6-10, 2012, Jul 11-15, 2012, Aug 8-12, 2012, Ithaca, NY - 159 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.

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.

The ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) is taught in three 5-day segments, over 3 months. Class times are 9:30-5:30 each day.

This is an entry-level, in-depth class.  No previous Aromatherapy training is required!  Any independent learner can take this class. Many of our students are interested in:

• Developing a new career in Aromatherapy
• Enhancing an existing health care practice through the use of essential oils
• Personal growth, self care, holistic and alternative medicine

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 Certification 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 Aromatherapy Certification Mean?

The Aromatherapy Certification Program was established in May of 2000.  The 235 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 235 hour certification (includes the ACP and A&P), approved by NAHA and the AIA, students must:

• Complete all elements of the 159 hour Aromahead Institute ACP.
• Complete the Aromahead Institute's online 76 hour 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.

CEU's: This program is approved for Massage Therapy in New York and Florida for 90 hours, and by NCBTMB for 50.

Payment Plan There is a $350 non-refundable deposit required for this class. If you need a payment plan for the balance of the tuition, 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	Alternative Medicine
Blending Techniques	Business Skills
Methods of Absorption	Ethics
Carrier Oils	Essential oil 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 self care 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 essences   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 and alternative medicine
• 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

What are Aromahead Aromatherapy Certification 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.
• Teaching holistic medicine and alternative medicine
• 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.

 

• Permanent unlimited access to all the course materials and any subsequent updates to the course content, even after you have completed the program. You have permanent access to the course materials and videos!
• View each video as many times as you like.
• Start the class the moment you complete your registration
• Work at your own pace and on your own timeline
• Interact with Andrea and Cindy on an online forum where you can ask questions

Prerequisites

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

Upcoming Class Dates:
Jun 6-10, 2012 - 159 hours | Cost: $2,000 | Enroll