Membership Types and BenefitsAs a member of AIA you are a part of an international network of educated aromatherapists. Whether you want to attend educational and networking events, or explore opportunities and articles within our website or within our community of like-minded professionals, make the most of your AIA membership through its offerings to grow professionally and to reach out to the world. All membership categories enjoy these benefits. Details of all membership types are listed below. To RENEW your existing membership, login to your account and renew from your profile. If your membership has lapsed more than 30 days, you will not be able to login to your member account. Please call the office at 303-531-6377 to renew over the phone.
Referral Credit Program Details
AIA members earn $10 referral credit towards their next membership renewal for each new member you refer to AIA. Simply assure that the person you are referring includes your name on the “How did you hear about us!” line on the application.
If you want several preprinted membership applications to hand out simply email us your request at [email protected] or call 1-877-531-6377. Associate Member: $ 95.00Applicant has interest in the field or is a student enrolled in an Aromatherapy certification program. Membership benefits include: -Voting member Professional Member: $125Applicant has completed a minimum of 200 hours of documented and verifiable instruction in aromatherapy and 12 CPD credits per year. Membership benefits include: -Voting member APAIA (Advanced Practitioner) formerly “Clinical Member of AIA” - $155 per year ($25 Application Fee)The applicant has completed 400 hours of documented and verifiable instruction in aromatherapy. The advanced practitioner candidate must complete a special application which is approved by the Board. The Education Committee has established the guidelines for various levels of aromatherapy training at the Advanced Practitioner Level (APAIA). For those who are currently studying or planning to achieve this level, the AIA offers a new level of membership. Requirements for the APAIA will be the same. Membership benefits include: -All Benefits of Professional Member Business Member The applicant is a business directly associated with aromatherapy and has demonstrated support of the goals and objectives of AIA. 1 member $310 -All Benefits of a Professional Member Honorary MemberThe Board of Directors may designate or award honorary membership to an individual who’s contributions to AIA and the aromatherapy profession are worthy of recognition and reward. -All Benefits of a Professional Member
Events Calendar DetailsAs a member of AIA you have the exclusive benefit of having your programs and events posted on the Events Calendar. Send your details and contact information to [email protected] and we will post your event to the web calendar within a week. Please provide the following information: (For ideas about what to include, visit the Events Calendar page.)
Continuing Professional Development DetailsContinuing Professional Development credits (CPDs) are available for those participating in AIA educational programs. Opportunities for CPDs are frequent and include the following educational programs:
For Advanced Practitioner Members a list of approved courses is provided which are accepted for the continuing education requirement for the APAIA. Download the APAIA list of approved courses. Liability Insurance DetailsAs a member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, you are entitled to a discounted membership with Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). Membership with ABMP provides a wide variety of member benefits, including comprehensive liability insurance specifically tailored for aromatherapists, massage therapists, and bodyworkers. Each practitioner’s coverage is individual-not shared among thousands of therapists-and our occurrence form coverage protects our members from late-filed claims. In addition, you’ll have access to a free website and email address, their award-winning Massage & Bodywork magazine, customized marketing materials, dynamic practice-building tools, and much more, not to mention our outstanding customer service. To join, call us at 800-458-2267 and let us know that you are a member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. You’ll be able to join ABMP for one year for $175 at the Professional or Practitioner levels, or $205 at the Certified level-a $24 discount. Visit ABMP.com or call 800-458-2267 for more information, and learn why our over 79,000 members have come to expect more from ABMP! Join Now as Associate or ProfessionalJoin Now as an Advanced PractitionerJoin Now as a Business MemberCPD Criteria for Membership Renewal
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