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DIPLOMA COURSE DATES

 

The current course started in January 2011. Course dates  are set out below and any therapists who wish to update on these weekend should contact the school 

2011                                                          

ESHA PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME 2011 -12


Date

Duration 

Content

Home study





Jan 15-16

2 days

Introductions

Course information

Contracts

Books

Fears & Hopes

IFPA, regulation, insurance

Couches


History & theory of aromatherapy

Botany theory

Plant classification

Essay: history of essential oils 


Feb12-13

2 days


Aromatherapy:  History & theory

Botany 1: theory and practical

Essential oils: introduction

to families – Lamiaceae (Lavenders)

Massage, back massage

Massage logs


Massage practice

Essay;

Essential oils: 

Rosemary 

Clary Sage

Sweet Marjoram

Thymes

Mar 12-13

2 days

Botany 2

Extraction and essential oil quality

Essential oils: other Lamiaceae & Asteraceae:

Leg & foot Massage

Massage practice

Essay: case study

Essential oils: 

Other Lamiaceae, Asteraceae

Geraniaceae: geranium

April 9-10

2 days

Essential oil quality and introduction to chemistry

Annonaceae: Ylang ylang

Geraniaceae

Consultation skills & Massage

Consultation practice

Essay: case study

Massage practice

Essential oils: Burseraceae


June 11-12

2 days

Carrier oils

Essential oils:  Burseraceae

Coniferales 

Arm & Hand Massage


Essay: case study

Massage practice

Essential oil study

July2 -3

2 days

Chemistry 2

Essential oils: Rutaceae (Citrus oils) 

Massage: abdominal massage


Essay: case study

Massage practice

Essential oil study


Aug 20-21


 2 days

Methods of application, absorption, safety 1

Essential oils: Jasmine, Rose, Benzoin, Vetiver

Blending 1

Massage: Head, neck & shoulders

Face massage



Essay: Case study

Blending practice

Essential oil study                                             


The next full course will start in March 2012.  Please contact the school for further details.

Please note: the school reserves the right to alter any of the above details subject to changes or in accordance with the requirements of professional bodies.