IFA Professional Aromatherapy Diploma Course

Qualification Overview

Guided Learning Hours

250 

Self Study Hours

430

Modules

5

Level

Equivalent to 5

What does the course cover?

This course will develop your interpersonal skills while expanding your knowledge of aromatherapy to an advanced level. The course is taught from the IFA syllabus which has clear aims and learning outcomes and incorporates the National Occupational Standards (NOS), Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and surpasses the Aromatherapy Core Curriculum requirements. The course will:

  • Enable learners to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of aromatherapy and massage from a historical and philosophical perspective.
  • Enable learners to understand the human body, anatomical terms and the diseases and disorders that can affect the body to enable the learner to work with the public safely and effectively while remaining within the scope of their professional practice.
  • Enable learners to explore and develop an in depth understanding of the art and science of 60 essential oils safely and in context; botany, extraction and production, chemistry, potential hazards and toxicity in a range of therapeutic treatments.
  • Enable learners to understand the sense of smell and the limbic system; odour characteristics and preferences; essential oils and psycho-emotional benefits and as an aid to cognition.
  • Enable learners to identify and evaluate the necessary skills to assess individual needs and the implementation of appropriate treatment based on sound research-based evidence.
  • Enable learners to create aromatherapeutic formulations for their clients; study of hydrolats and over 30 carrier/vegetable oils.
  • Enable learners to perform full body aromatherapy massage on clients using a variety of different techniques, and also gain an understanding of the various different massage styles utilised by other therapists.
  • Enable learners to understand the art of the perfumer; essential oils odour classification, volatility and the notes systems, blending ratio and dosage.
  • Enable learners to utilise reflective practice and the use of personal and professional development within the boundaries of client management and understanding a therapeutic relationship.
  • Enable learners to recognise and critically appraise the importance of personal and professional development and the need for lifelong learning in a critical and systematic way.
  • Enable learners to identify the factors required to create a safe and appropriate working environment, and to develop an understanding of the ethics, limitations and business requirements of aromatherapy.
  • Enable learners to develop an awareness of current research into aromatherapy and associated products, methodology to carry out and write research, understanding the relationship and differences between traditional medicine and research based clinical studies.

Why It's IFA Aromatherapy Diploma Course?

Who is IFA?

The International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) in United Kingdom is the first and largest governing body for professional aromatherapy worldwide. . The IFA has the highest standard of training in the UK and pioneered aromatherapy in the NHS, hospices and care professions, which is why it is as accepted by the UK medical profession as it is today. With a longstanding reputation in the field, the IFA quality mark is recognised globally as symbolising experience, expertise and excellence in the field of aromatherapy. Self-funded, they were established in 1985 to represent the rapidly developing aromatherapy profession and to safeguard the public by introducing standards and regulation for aromatherapists and qualification providers.

Purpose

The IFA Professional Aromatherapy Diploma course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of clinical aromatherapy, and provides the learner with the skills to provide advanced therapeutic treatments within a clinical setting. Pitched at an advanced level and devised by industry experts, this course is one, if not the most, comprehensive courses available in the market. It enables you to work confidently with over 70 essential oils and 30 carrier oils, having a thorough understanding of the therapeutic properties of each specific oil, and their methods of application, which can be tailored to individual clients when applying prescriptive aromatherapy. The IFA's philosophy is that therapists should understand not only how to perform certain tasks, but also the reason for those tasks, and the principles behind them. This gives you excellent job prospects and the opportunity for career advancement.

Equivalent Qualification

This diploma course level is equivalent to the Level 5 in the higher education framework

Career opportunities for the certified aromatherapist

Aromatherapy Workshop

Establish your own aromatherapy workshop to provide consultation and treatment to patients seeking holistic health care.

Organize Fundamental Class

With accumulated experiences, you may organize aromatherapy fundamental class or massage training class.

Cretae Own Brand

Create your own formulated products and own brand to start up the aromatherapy business.

Become An Aromatherapy Teacher

By gaining 5 years experience in aromatherapy field, you may apply to become an IFA aromatherapy teacher.

Provide Professional Consultation

Provide professional aromatherapy consultation service to essential oil company or SPA center or hotel.

Combining Aromatherapy & other therapies

Using aromatherapy in conjunction with yoga, reflexology, psychotherapy, Chinese Traditional Medicine etc. for added value to your existing industry

Carmen Liew
Aromatherapy Teacher & School Principal
Jes Fervour is a certified school by IFA (school registered No.:15/01/263) to conduct IFA accredited Holistic Aromatherapy diploma course in Malaysia since 2015. Carmen Liew has been appointed by IFA as aromatherapy course principal and trainer, and she has more than 11 years of experience in aromatherapy field. She learned the authentic IFA accredited holistic aromatherapy in London since 2008, trained by a french aromatherapist trainer Ms. Nicole Perez who is full of passionate in aromatherapy trainer. Nicole Perez has inspired Carmen to become a passionate aromatherapist that makes Carmen's fire of love towards aromatherapy keep burning and she learned how to carry out the good result of treatment for clients. Carmen also keep the ethical practice of aromatherapy that client's health should always be our prior concern. She hopes to bring not only the authentic holistic aromatherapy education (skills and knowledge) back into Malaysia but also to keep the passion on through teaching to the students who are interested to become a professional in aromatherapy field.
  • IFA Accredited Aromatherapist and has been in practice for over 15 years
  • IFA  (Malaysia) appointed school principal and teacher with 11 years teaching experience
  • IFA registered full membership
  • IFA awarded Jes Fervour as registered Aromatherapy School
  • Founder of Jes Fervour
  • APAM (Aromatherapy Practitioners’ Association Malaysia) Vice President
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)- Aromatherapy Level 3
  • National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)- Aromatherapy- Panel Committee member
  • VTCT awarded Anatomy and Physiology certificate
  • Attended certified First Aid Training 

  • Attended certified DIY Natural Skincare training 

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