The candidates will study the theory of Aromatherapy as well as the Chemistry of Essential oils. Contraindications, safety data and therapeutic properties for each essential oil will be covered, also the underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform an Aromatherapy massage treatment.

Aromatherapy massage techniques are included in the course as well as the holistic approach to blending for the individual needs of the client. The properties of 42 essential oils are studied and the course teaches the uses of the oils to create the remarkable results they provide.

Key to the course is Case Studies undertaken by students.

The main purpose of the ITEC level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy is to enable candidates to provide treatments for the purpose of relaxation and stress relief with massage and essential oils.

Course content:

1. History and Development of Aromatherapy
2. Holistic approach to treatment
3. Essential oils in detail
4. Carrier oils and there properties
5. Methods of extraction
6. Hydrosols/floral waters/hydrolats methods of use
7. Adulteration of essential oils
8. Methods of application
9. Contraindication and possible reactions to aromatherapy treatment
10. Safe blending of essential oils to the individual needs of the client
11. Introduction to botany
12. Plant families
13. Clones and chemotypes
14. Chemistry of essential oils
15. Therapeutic and physical effects of essential oils
16. Olfaction and psychological effects of essential oils
17. Storage, care and usage of 42 essential oils
18. Storage, care and usage of 12 carrier oils
19. Skin types and testing
20. Client consultation and client care
21. Legislation regarding aromatherapy
22. Understanding other therapies
23. Taking aromatherapy case studies
24. Aromatherapy massage techniques

The London School of Complementary Health are pleased to provide a fast track course for ITEC Level 3 Aromatherapy. Taken over a period of 4 months, the course comprises of two modules of five days each. After each module homework will be undertaken to reinforce knowledge learned from each module. Case studies will be undertaken on 10 clients who will be treated 4 times each making a total of 40 treatments – case studies will be assessed by the tutor.

This course is ideal for those candidates able to cope with an intensive form of study and is able to complete the case studies within the timeframe.

The course will be assessed by an ITEC external verifier:

1. 1 hour written examination
2. 1 hour practical assessment
3. 10 case studies (40 treatments)

Pre-requisite for this course:

1. ITEC Anatomy & Physiology
2. ITEC Level 3 in Holistic massage or equivalent.
3. ITEC Level 2 in Professional Conduct and Business Awareness or equivalent

Recommended prior learning

It is recommended that candidates should have achieved a level of education equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (preferably to include English Language, a science subject and/or GCSE in Physical Education) prior to commencing the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy, however exemptions may be made for adult returnees with experience of the work place.

This course is a core unit for all courses and is ITEC accredited see ITEC web site for more details click HERE

You can also download the notes below on itec WEB SITE HERE

About ITEC

ITEC is the largest international examination board offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.

ITEC provides 31 qualifications that are UK government accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills, and are registered on the National Qualifications Framework in the UK. These ITEC qualifications attract funding from the Learning and Skills Council.

ITEC qualifications are supported by industry and are easily transportable nationally and internationally.

The ITEC system is expressed in units allowing students to study at their own pace.

ITEC has ensured that best practice in the work place has been reflected in the syllabus for each qualification and each has been linked to the relevant job role, as well as ensuring that the syllabus reflects the required level of knowledge and skill needed for a practicing therapist

The history of ITEC

ITEC was founded in 1947 by Dr Arnould Taylor to train and qualify people wishing to become beauty therapists.

In 1972 it became an Awarding Body – ITEC – and built up a large range of qualifications in Beauty, Complementary therapies and Sports therapies.

It grew outside the UK to have significant representation in Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand as well as in many smaller areas.

In 1999 ITEC became accredited to QCA as an awarding body and its qualifications were accepted on the National Qualifications framework

In 2005 ITEC started developing a range of new qualifications in a variety of career based sectors. Up to this point ITEC stood for "International Therapy Examination Council", which is no longer used as ITEC has moved beyond therapy qualifications.

In 2006 ITEC introduced automated marking of theory examinations. Answer sheets are now scanned electronically, speeding up the examination process and reducing any risk of papers being lost during marking.