Accredited by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA)
Thank you for your interest in studying the Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy course at the Yorkshire School of Natural Healing.
The Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy course at the Yorkshire School of Natural Healing is accredited by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) and designed to meet the highest Aromatherapy standards in the UK, and enables you to practice as a professional Aromatherapist in the UK and abroad.
Closely following the IFPA syllabi, we strive to deliver our teaching in an innovative way that stimulates your body, mind, heart and senses to embed your understanding and knowledge of the subjects studied throughout the course. We believe that learning must be an engaging and enjoyable experience for you to reach your optimum potential.
Holism is our philosophy. We encourage you to work with an integrated approach, encompassing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. This is reflected throughout the course, from your study of each of the 60 Aromatherapy essential oils, essences and resinoids, to how we nurture your evolution as an individual during the course and as a future professional Aromatherapist in your client care.
The Diploma course will run on the third weekend of every month (except December 2012), 10 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday, for 12 months, starting September 2012 and finishing September 2013, with one month off in August 2013 (See Diploma Course Dates for full details).
The Aromatherapy Module (120 in house study hours) will be delivered all day on Saturdays and Sunday mornings, and the Massage Module (60 in house study hours) on Sunday afternoons, of each teaching weekend. There will be 3 extra days to be arranged to take place toward the end of the course for Massage Practical Days, in which you will give 3 full body massages per day with ‘members of the public,’ to consolidate your massage experience.
Please note that it is an option to train in the Massage Module separately to qualify as a Massage Therapist (without Aromatherapy).
See Diploma Outline for an outline of the contents covered in both the modules.
For full details of the course content, please request the syllabi for the Holistic Aromatherapy and Holistic Massage modules, which can be sent to you by email or post.
The course demands your dedication and commitment to background reading and completion of the monthly theory ‘enrichment tasks’ (our name for homework) and their prompt submission. Your enrichment tasks in the main are to be submitted in the form of a Word document, or similar. You will also need to complete and submit as written case studies 60 hours of Aromatherapy massage sessions at the end of the course. Once you have got the back massage routine under your belt, you will be ready to embark on this.
Submission dates for the continuous assessment portfolio, containing your monthly enrichment tasks, is the last teaching weekend, September 2013, and for the Aromatherapy case studies portfolio by the end of November 2013.
The examinations for Holistic Aromatherapy (3 hours written) and Massage Practical (observed consultation and full body Aromatherapy massage by an external assessor from IFPA) will take place on a day to be decided in February 2012.
A motto close to our heart is healer heal thyself, and we provide you with opportunities to grow and develop personally during your time with us. We encourage clear and open self-expression and active listening throughout and in morning sharing circles, often with a meditation at the start and/or close. We hope this monthly experience will better equip you mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually to be grounded, open-hearted and connected for your own well-being and for working with fellow students and with your case studies during your training, and your clients when you are a practising professional Aromatherapist.
As an independent school, we are able to offer you the highest academic training in Aromatherapy and Massage in a uniquely nurturing and spacious environment in Hebden Bridge. Renowned for its eclectic mix of healers, artisans and therapists, Hebden Bridge is embedded in beautiful countryside along the Calderdale valley. It is easily accessible by car, train and buses, and there is plenty of parking directly outside the Centre. The town provides you with pleasant surroundings to unwind during your lunch-hour along the river and in the nearby park, and for eating out and shopping. Students who do not live locally are encouraged to stay overnight on the Saturday of teaching weekends.
The investment for the course is £2,000 (excluding the examination fee). The deposit of £250 is due upon enrolment. The remaining £1750 is payable as a one off payment in September 2011 or, as most of our students prefer, in 12 monthly instalments by direct debit. The examination fee of £150 will be due in September 2013.
Financial Assistance
For information on government adult learning grants (AGL), visit direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or phone 0800 100 900. Also, each year IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists) offer a few bursaries to students studying an IFPA-accredited course in need of financial assistance. Please ask us for details if you are interested in applying and we can assist you in the process.
IFPA Upgrades
Several of our students have existing qualifications in Aromatherapy and Massage and choose to study the Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy at the Yorkshire School to upgrade their qualification to the highest professional standards stipulated by IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists). The Diploma course is tailored to meet your individual needs, and assignments and case studies completed at other educational institutions are taken into consideration, which can reduce your workload significantly.
First Aid
Professional Aromatherapy bodies stipulate that all trainees must have a current First Aid certificate recognised by the Health and Safety Executive before they receive their Diploma. Toward the end of the course, there will be a First Aid Day at the Yorkshire School to provide you with this qualification.
See How To Enrol and Diploma Application Form for the full application procedure and application requirements.
If you have any questions or simply ‘wish to talk things through,’ please don’t hesitate to contact the School Principal Emmalene Katayama directly by email to emmalenek@aol.com or call 0845 6832559 / 07951 011423.
