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School Recognition Program
AIA recognizes schools who offer aromatherapy certification programs. We are pleased to recognize and acknowledge these programs that cultivate aromatherapy and aromatherapists.
School Application
Why does AIA recognize clinical aromatherapy programs?
For clinical aromatherapy to grow as a complementary health profession, and to have our practices and methods taken more seriously, it is vitally important that we begin to regulate ourselves according to higher standards and that our methods are above reproach. We have an obligation to identify and establish the minimum proficiency outcomes for aromatherapy training at the clinical level. Professional training, standards of practice and professional ethics should be reflected, reviewed and revised on an ongoing basis. Curriculums should reflect current research and be audited regularly to ensure information taught is accurate and up-to-date.
It is the mission of the AIA Education Committee to foster high standards of safe, ethical and professional practice in the clinical use of essential oils. AIA promotes essential oil research and has established guidelines that promote excellence in aromatherapy education. These guidelines assure the competency of practitioners of clinical aromatherapy.
Some Benefits of Recognition:
- Contact information and web links on the AIA web site.
- Advertising opportunities in the AIA e-newsletter and conference proceedings.
- International recognition guidance.S
Basic Curriculum Requirements:
Level One: Foundation Course in Aromatherapy (Minimum 100 hours)
Level Two: Professional Aromatherapy Certification (Minimum 200 hours)
Level Three: Clinical Level Aromatherapy Training (Minimum 400 hours*)
Level One: Foundation Course in Aromatherapy (100 hours)
Curriculum:
- World History of Aromatics
- Profiles of 20 essential oils, including Taxonomy + Cautionary Oils
- Production (extraction methods) and Quality of Essential Oils, Storage & Safety
- Basic Anatomy
- Common Pathologies of Body Systems
- Physiology-Methods of absorption, general overview of olfaction, limbic system, lymphatic system, immune system, and skin
- How oils interact on physical and emotional levels, including the role of hypothalamus and limbic system
- Basic botany and aromatherapy chemistry, with contraindications of certain oils
- How to create a blend
- Carrier oils, butters, creams
- Methods of application
- Integrative therapies, as part of a holistic paradigm
- Basic understanding of how to perform a consultation, including ethics and labeling laws
- General understanding of how to read a research paper and to write a case study
Level Two: Professional Aromatherapy Certification (Minimum 200 hours)
Curriculum:
- World History of Aromatics
- History and Modern Development
- Botany and Taxonomy
- Properties of 40 essential oils within a holistic and clinical framework
- Common Pathologies of Body Systems
- Role of Olfaction on Human Psychology
- Methods of extraction
- Organic chemistry
- Carrier oils
- Blending theory and practice
- Methods of application
- Safety and Aromatherapy
- Consultation Skills and Therapeutic Relationship
- Holistic treatment program design/Integrative Therapies
- The basics of business development
- Legal and ethical issues
- Understanding and Conducting Research
- Anatomy & Physiology
The following systems to be covered in depth:
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the following systems: Olfactory, Reproductive, Circulatory, Nervous, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Immune, Urinary, Integumentary, Muscular, Skeletal, Digestive, Respiratory, Cells & Tissues.
Graduating students should be knowledgeable in the structure and function of the major systems of the human body, together with the pathology of at least three (3) common ailments of each.
Students entering an aromatherapy program with a degree in health related fields (e.g. Nurses, Massage therapists, Doctors) may test out or be exempt from the anatomy and physiology section only in relation to that part of the training which goes over the structure and function of each system. Pre-existing health professionals are still required to complete training in the application of essential oils to each system and the effect of essential oils on a variety of common ailments.
Any exemption of the anatomy and physiology portion of training should only be allowed when the request for exemption is fully supported by relevant documentation.
- Student must complete an 8-10 page research paper.
- Student must complete a minimum of 10 case studies
- Student must pass examination offered by school (minimum 70% for passing grade)
Level Three: Clinical Level Aromatherapy Training (Minimum 400 hours*)
*60 minute training hours or the equivalent in a self-paced program
Curriculum:
- World History of Aromatics
- History and Modern Development
- Pathologies of Body Systems
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Botany and Taxonomy
- Holistic treatment program design/Integrative Therapies
- Properties of 50 essential oils within a holistic and clinical framework
- Role of Olfaction on Human Psychology
- Methods of extraction
- Organic chemistry
- Carrier oils
- Blending theory and practice
- Methods of application
- Safety and Aromatherapy (general, internal use and in pregnancy)
- Consultation Skills and Therapeutic Relationship
- The basics of business skills and development
- Legal and ethical issues
- Understanding and Conducting Research
- Anatomy & Physiology (Each system covered in depth)
Students entering an aromatherapy program with a degree/license in health related fields (e.g. Nurses, Massage therapists, Doctors) may test out or be exempt from the anatomy and physiology section only in relation to that part of the training which goes over the structure and function of each system. Pre-existing health professionals are still required to complete training in the application of essential oils to each system and the effect of essential oils on a variety of common ailments.
Any exemption of the anatomy and physiology portion of training should only be allowed when the request for exemption is fully supported by relevant documentation.
- Student must complete an 8-10 page research paper.
- Student must complete a minimum of 15 case studies
- Student must pass examination offered by school (minimum 70% for passing grade)
Graduating students should be knowledgeable in the structure and function of fourteen (14) systems of the human body, together with the clinical science of at least three (3) common ailments of each.
Submission Deadlines:
School applications are evaluated by the Review Committee of AIA.
The task of the Review Committee is to review the curriculum of a prospective school applying for AIA’s recognition program. These schools are separate entities from the AIA. The content is reviewed and measured against AIA Education Committee’s guidelines for aromatherapy training. The Review Committee does not review a school’s external offerings, such as workshops or Continuing Educational courses at this time. A school is reviewed at the time of application, but is not monitored on an ongoing basis at this time. If you have concern or complaint regarding one of the AIA Recognized Schools and you feel they are offering required classes of instruction that is in direct conflict with the mission statements of the AIA or the AIA Education Committee, please notify the AIA in writing.
Note: The school application review times may vary depending upon the complexity of school submissions.
To obtain a school application click here.
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. After you pay the fee you will receive an email with a link to download your package of Guidelines and Forms in PDF format. If you print out the entire package, you will have a complete set of guidelines with all the forms and application at your fingertips, or print out only the guidelines and forms you want. Be sure to read the instructions carefully. Note: The application will expire one year from purchase date.
If you have any difficulties with obtaining the Guidelines and Forms:
Call: Bev Day at 303-979-6734
Email: info@alliance-aromatherapists.org.
For help with your application:
Email: review@alliance-aromatherapists.org
Call: Lora Cantele, Advisor to Review Committee at 815-814-1444.
Approval Process:
Upon notice of approval from the AIA Board, the applying school will be sent an invoice for the school fee, less the $50 application fee. Upon receipt of school fee, AIA will send the school an official certificate of the “Recognized School” status, an electronic version of the AIA logo for a “Recognized School” for use on school brochures, and your school will be listed on the AIA web site.
School fees:
The effective standard two-year period date will be on the first day of the month following the month of approval by the AIA Board. For instance, if the approval notice was send to the school by April 30th, the effective date of the two-year period will by May 1st. If the fees are not paid within 30 days of receiving the invoice, the effective date will be on the first day of the month following receipt of payment.
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Optional One-Year Term |
Level One - Foundation school fee is $250
Level Two - Professional school fee is $300
Level Three - Clinical school fee is $350 |
Level One - Foundation school fee is $150
Level Two - Professional school fee is $200
Level Three - Clinical school fee is $250 |
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