Gladden Therapy Training are a CMA (Complementary Medical Association) registered college and training provider. This means that we have the Prestige of Belonging to the CMA – recognised by the public and doctors alike as the leading organisation in the field of ethical, professional complementary Medicine. GTT are insured by Balens for Training and Certificating.

AROMATHERAPY, Certified Practitioner Diploma.

~You can start anytime you want, as this course is Home Study (Correspondence Course, Distance Learning).
~Can be studied from anywhere, INTERNATIONALLY, US, Europe etc.
~Comprehensively covers the subject and 'The Practising Therapist' in depth, therefore suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced therapists.

ADVANCED option available. You have the choice of 3 questions, to write an article/thesis/dissertation/essay, to recieve an ADVANCED PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA. This is £75 extra (or only £45 if enrolled on at the same time as your course).

Click here to ENROL on this course. Click here to CONTACT us with any questions you may have.

COURSE FEE:
~Your first course with us: £149. $238. 169 Euros.
(Deposit of £50 to reserve your place, balance of £99 when you want to start. Or full balance to start straight away).
Click here to go to SHOP PAGE to pay your deposit or in full.

~Your second and subsequent home study courses with us: Only £99. $158. 112 Euros. For subsequent courses you only need to do Segments 2 & 3. (Unless course price is otherwise stated).

Payment options: cheque, postal order, PayPal or bank transfer. (Payment plan available, please email for details.)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
None, this course is suitable for beginners, as well as practicing therapists.

On completion of this course you will be:

• entitled to add the letters “G.T.T. Dip. (name of course)” after your name.
• qualified in your chosen therapy, enabling you to practice professionally.
• confident and have in depth knowledge of your chosen subject.
• able to gain insurance, therefore being covered to charge clients’ money for treatments. You will be introduced to recommended insurer details in the course. (It is your responsibility to gain suitable insurance, or to check with your current insurer that they cover your chosen therapy. It is advised that non UK residents check course suitablity for the country they wish to practise in.)

COURSE FORMAT:

• Work at your own pace, take a break if life gets too busy. There are no time limits.
• Blended learning -various learning methods and styles to keep things fresh and interesting.
  Segment 1 is via email, Segment 2 online, Segment 3 is mainly practical.
• You will receive Segments 1 & 2 at the beginning, so you may work through one at a time, or work on them concurrently.
• Revision questions at the end of each module.
• You will be allocated your own Personal Tutor, receive on-going tutor support and feedback for each module.
• Complete 3 case studies to consolidate your learning and practice your skills, as well as for reflection and development.
• Optional practical workshops for some subjects.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

All courses are in 3 segments:
For your first course with us you will do all 3 segments. For subsequent courses you only need to do segments 2 & 3.

SEGMENT 1: PRACTISING PROFESSIONALLY
(Can be studied concurrently with Segment 2 if you wish.)
-This segment is studied via email, with revision questions at the end of each module.

Module 1: The Practicing Therapist
-Taking care of yourself: grounding, balancing, protecting and cleansing your energy body
-Meditation & visualisation scripts, and exercises, for the therapist
-The Therapy Room
-Professional Ethics

Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology Primer
-Traditional A & P basics
-The Energy Body: Chakras, Aura, Meridians

Module 3: Legalities
- Health & Safety
- Insurance for the therapist, recommend insurer details
- Becoming self-employed, checklist

SEGMENT 2: THE SUBJECT MATERIAL
(Can be studied concurrently with Segment 1 if you wish.)
-This segment is studied online.
-In depth coverage of the subject.
-Uses a range resource of materials.

Students will learn how the oils were discovered and developed, where to obtain essential oils, how to blend and store oil and carrier oils, how to use the oils in complexion and skin products, compresses, massage therapy, fragrancing a home and so much more. If you've always had a desire to create healthful alternatives to all the chemically laden commercial beauty products please join this course.

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets of how to blend ingredients and make your own massage oils, or hand and face lotions, or even room refreshers and potpourri? Then this is the class for you!

This is a self-paced beginner's course demystifying aromatherapy and showing you many ways to add fragrance to your life. You'll gain enough knowledge to start trying some simple blends and the courage to experiment with creating your own unique blends. You'll learn ways to add fragrance to your life, you'll learn a little about the plants and the history; you'll learn what exactly are these things called   essential oils  and carrier oils;  you'll learn how to dilute and blend; you'll learn where to buy the oils and supplies; and you'll learn the correct way to measure and blend. Plus, we'll go into safety and storage issues and you'll be given many recipes for beginning concoctions.

 If you're interested in alternative medicine, cooking (sensory recipes), gardening, cosmetics, your home environment, starting down the road to becoming an aromatherapist, or adding to your salon or spa business, you'll find a treasure load of information in this course.

Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe what aromatherapy is and how it is useful.
• Identify essential oils and describe how they work.
• Identify carrier oils and describe how they work.
• Be prepared to make your own scents.
• Identify ways to add aromatherapy to various parts of your life.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Aromatherapy Information about how the course will work.

Lesson 2: What is Aromatherapy A short explanation and history of aromatherapy's development.

Lesson 3: How Essential Oils are Produced Explanations and Information about the Extraction Processes

Lesson 4: How Essential Oils Work How essential oils work and can work for you to scent your life.

Lesson 5: Seven Essential Oils For Beginners Information on 7 of the more popular oils for beginners.

Lesson 6: Carrier Oils Oils for diluting, carrying and delivering essential oils.

Lesson 7: Turning Your Kitchen Into Your Lab Equipment and directions you'll need to start blending.

Lesson 8: Easy Ways to Use Aromatherapy Ideas for incorporating fragrance into your life.

Lesson 9: Making Your Own Scents Aromatherapy ideas and more recipes.

SEGMENT 3: CASE STUDIES
Putting it all together in preparation for case studies. Experiental exercises and practical work.
--This segment is mainly practical.

• The Client
  -Benefits of this treatment
  -Contra-indications, contra-actions
  -Client Consultation Form
  -Post treatment advice
• The Techniques and Methods
• The Treatment Plan, Session Template.
• Case Studies