AROMA TOUCH CARER COURSE
IMPORTANT COURSE DATES:
Carers Aromatouch Weekend 1 in Coleg Harlech, 450 for 5 day course, 16th 17th October 2010
Carers Aromatouch Weekend 2, 4th-5th December 2010
Carers Aromatouch Assessment, in Coleg Harlech, 29th January 2011
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SUMMARY OF COURSE:
Aromatouch is presented as a 5 day training course, with an additional 6th day dedicated to assessment. Please click here for CARER's registration pack
The course is accredited by the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) and successful participants will achieve the IFA’s ‘Certificate of Professional Competence’. Aromatouch is delivered as a practical, ‘hands-on’ training course combined with clearly defined taught curriculum elements. Course participants will each receive a course manual containing information on all course components.
In order to achieve the Certificate of Professional Competence, course participants will be formally assessed in a range of practical tasks and written assignments, and required to produce and submit a Portfolio comprising specific coursework and evidence.
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This is a practical course that will give you a professional qualification to enable you to
practice as an Aromatouch practitioner in a specified setting. Educators and carers on this course will work in a range of settings with different age groups.
By the end of the course, participants will:
· Know the basic concepts of emotional health and wellbeing
· Know the main stressors arising from personal and environmental situations
· Know the effect of stress and anxiety on the body systems
· Know the importance of nurturing touch in supporting emotional wellbeing
· Demonstrate knowledge and skill in a range of massage techniques
· Demonstrate a full understanding of all commonly used essential oils and mixes.
· Know the commonly used methods of using essential oils
· Understand the use of carrier oils
· Demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills required to use aromatherapy in the context of a carer
· Know the history of aromatherapy
· Understand basic anatomy and physiology as it relates to aromatherapy and massage
· Understand and demonstrate the importance of accurate records and case studies
· Learn to create targeted resources for special people
· Understand and demonstrate client care and professionalism
· Access a range of further information, including study guides
You can buy the Aromatouch CARER's manuel from our IFA shop