Aromatherapists are in great demand and earn very good money for their services. Aromatherapists combine Aromatherapy with other tactile therapies to provide a holistic service to their clients. The Academy has been offering Aromatherapy for over 20 years and has master trainers in this subject. If you would like to work as a professional Aromatherapist, this course is for you!
This pathway leads to professional qualification in Aromatherapy. Using essential oils with great structural complexity can provide a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Our experience will show you the infinite possibilities that Aromatherapy offers and how it can be used to treat a wide variety of complaints. Please note in addition to the above, a Diploma in Remedial Massage HLT50307 may be required to obtain provider numbers with some health funds.
Course Details
- Graduate with a Diploma of Aromatherapy
- Qualification: Aromatherapist
- 12 months Full time
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Delivery and Assessment:
Delivery for this qualification includes in-class and flexible delivery. Assessment for this qualification includes written and verbal questioning and assessment activities (hands-on practical skills)
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What is involved in achieving this qualification?
To achieve this qualification, students would need to be found competent in all 12 Units of Competency (6 Common Units, 2 Elective Units and 4 Specialty Units) plus 17 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV Qualification (10 Common Units, 5 Specialisation Units and 2 Elective Units).
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RPL / RPC (Recognition or Prior Learning / Recognition of Prior Competency)
The NHAA recognises all qualifications issued by other RTOs under the AQF, and embraces RPL, RPC and Credit Transfer where appropriate evidence is supplied.
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Pre-requisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course, however you are required to have suffiecient literacy, numeracy and computer skills, and need to be aware that this course is highly practically based and very hands on.
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Qualification Pathways:
By studying the Diploma of Aromatherapy with NHAA, you will also gain extra units of competency that can go towards the Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307. You may also wish to study the Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307 at the same time, as it may be required to obtain Provider Number status with certain Private Health funds.
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Course Duration:
- 12 months – full time
- face to face hours: 212
- suggested external reading hours: 548
- practical / work placement hours: 120
(Includes Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice requirements) |
Terms of Enrolment
Information on payment options, refund policies and protection of access and equity, appeals and other terms of enrolment can be found within our student handbook. Also, a pre-enrolment interview is required – please contact us to make an appointment.
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Course Fees: The full fee for this course is
$6,900. Payment can be subject to subject, otherwise, the NHAA has easy payment plan options –
contact us for more information.
Subjects of Learning
1. Massage 1: $345
2. Massage 2: $695
3. Myofascial Release / CST 1: $695
4. Anatomy & Physiology: $995
5. Manage OH&S: $695
6. Manage a Practice: $695
7. Apply First Aid: External RTO
8. Supervised Clinic 1: No Fee
9. Pathophysiology / DPE: $695
10. Aromatherapy 1: $695
11. Aromatherapy 2: $695
12. Aromatherapy 3: $695
13. Supervised Clinic 2: No Fee
Units of Competency
This qualification delivers the following Units of Competency:
Code Unit of Competency
BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405D Administer a Practice
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA311A Apply First Aid
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP501C Analyse health information
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503D Manage a practice
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTARO401B Work within an Aromatherapy framework
HLTARO402B Plan an Aromatherapy treatment
HLTARO403B Provide an Aromatherapy treatment
HLTARO405B Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
HLTARO406B Perform an Aromatherapy health assessment
HLTARO507B Analyse and compare a range of complementary health modalities
HLTARO509B Plan a specialised Aromatherapy treatment
HLTARO510B Monitor and evaluate Aromatherapy treatments
HLTARO511C Provide specific Aromatherapy assessment and care
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTIN504D Manage the control of infection
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility
In addition, you will also earn the following Units of Competency:
HLTREM401D Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406C Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment
