Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma - Course aims and contents

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The 2014 Training Program, Course dates, Skincare workshops and Aromatherapy Diploma with Jan Benham and Sue Jenkins. 
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THE SHIRLEY PRICE AROMATHERAPY DIPLOMA

Overall Aim of the Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma course.

The accredited course seeks to provide education and training opportunities in

developing a proficient professional aromatherapist who has the ability to work within

both the field of complementary and contemporary health care settings. The course

will provide the student aromatherapist with the opportunity for self development and

facilitate an awareness of the importance of evidence based practice within the field

of Aromatherapy.

General Learning Outcomes of the course.

Knowledge and Understanding (theory) Outcomes.

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of

Aromatherapy from a historical and philosophical perspective.

• Explore and develop an in depth understanding of the art and science of using

aromatic materials safely, in a range of therapeutic treatments.

• Examine the concept of health, illness, a range of medical conditions and the

factors which may impact upon Aromatherapy as a therapeutic intervention.

• Develop an in depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the

human body in relation to a range of body work techniques in Aromatherapy.

• Identify and evaluate the necessary skills to assess individual needs and the

implementation of appropriate treatment, based on sound research-based

evidence.

• Recognise and critically appraise the importance of personal and professional

development and the need for life long learning in a critical and systematic

way.

• Explore and discuss the socio-economic and political factors from a national

and local perspective. Practice/Ability Outcomes.

• Apply a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Aromatherapy in

assessing the needs of the individual.

• Demonstrate and justify the use of a  variety of therapeutic skills within a

chosen practice setting.

• Create a safe and appropriate working environment, taking into account the

socio-economic and political influences which may impact on professional

practice.

• Utilise reflective practice and the use of personal and professional

development within the boundaries of client management.

• Demonstrate and utilise knowledge of an evidence base to support decisions

for chosen Aromatherapy treatment plans.

Course Components.

Aromatherapy Syllabus. (120 hours)

Therapeutic Massage Syllabus. (60hours)

Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus.(50 hours)

Case Studies. In addition theory/class contact hours at least 4 hourly treatment

sessions on 10 clients is required, totalling no less than 60 hours.

Massage Practice.  At least 5 full body massages on 10 clients is also required.

Both case studies and massage practice should be recorded in a practice portfolio

which will be part of the practical examination

Module One of the 2014 Aromatherapy Diploma is 24-28th February 2014