THE COURSE SYLLABUS

The Aromatherapy Professional Diploma Course is taught to IFPA standards and beyond.

The guideline for completing all five modules is 18 months, studying around 6 hours a week. The recommended maximum time for completing all five modules is two years, although we aim to prepare our students for exams within 12-18 months. Students must complete all five modules to take the final theory & practical examinations. Students must complete all homework, case studies, and assessments and have completed the previous module before embarking on the next. Students who have already qualified in massage may be eligible to become a full member of IFPA on a CEOP qualification. Your case studies will see you apply your knowledge of blending and working with your clients with lotions, creams, gels and other uses of organic essential oils.

Our courses are run in line with IFPA Guidelines & Regulations. The Well School runs a method that requires documented home case study practical sessions, assessments, revision, assignments & research. We have connected with essential oil, uniform, and massage couch companies that offer our students discounts on organic essential oils, carriers, bases, hydrolats and products.

Prerequisites

No previous background in aromatherapy or massage is required.

If you are looking to progress with your studies toward a professional qualification, IFPA requires that students also be qualified in level three Anatomy & Physiology. We offer this course, which can be taken simultaneously with full tutor support, and ourr A&P course can be found here.

We need proof of any existing A&P qualification to award you the Aromatherapy Diploma and present it to IFPA for your membership. If you already hold this qualification, this certificate must be presented to the school office for exemption.

The courses must be paid for at the time of booking. A payment plan is offered with a £250 deposit followed by twelve monthly payments.

Products are not included, although we offer student discounts on all essential oils, carriers, hydrolats, and bases. A range of blended products and kits to support your learning can be bought directly from trusted essential oil suppliers who offer our students discounts on their purchases, and your starter kit can be bought from us here: The Well School Shop

Fees are non-refundable, although you may be able to transfer to another date if you provide a good reason for not being able to attend a previously confirmed date for any in-house training.

If The Well School cancels or delays a course, the Well School will give a full refund for any course and a partial refund if a course has started if a suitable alternative date cannot be agreed upon.

Aromatherapy Diploma Examination Day.

Please book your exam near the end of your course when you know you will be prepared and ready to finish your studies. When we are confident that you are ready, you will sit your exams.

There are three examinations for this qualification:

• Essential Oils Therapy Examination Paper – 2.5 hours
• Practical Assessment – 2 hours (includes a sampling of 5 aromatherapeutic remedies, interview and review of coursework)

An exam fee of £80 will be paid when you book your exam date. We can discuss exam options with you for those students travelling from abroad on a student visa to study with us.

Cooling off Period

Following the ‘Distance Selling Regulation 2000’, you are entitled to a 7-day cooling off period, which enables you to receive your full deposit or fee should you need to cancel your booking. Any cancellation within this period must be in writing via email and within seven days of booking the course. If a booking is cancelled after the 7-day cooling off period or we do not receive written confirmation, all deposits will be lost as fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.