BonTon Institute
アロマセラピスト養成講座
国内外で活躍できる プロフェッシャルなアロマセラピストを目指す方へ
アロマセラピストとして国際資格を取得するためのコースを開講中。
他校と異なる部分は、臨床心理学の知識や芳香心理療法についても学んでいただくことです。
心理カウンセリングやコーチングの行い方も、詳しくお伝えしております。
現在は、ロンドンにて少人数かプライベートレッスンで行っておりますが、
実技以外は、スカイプでも、レッスンのご受講が可能です。
実技は、集中レッスンを主に東京、ロンドンで開催しております。
なお、精油の化学、解剖生理学、フェイシャルトリートメントなどは、
各分野の専門家が担当いたします。（医師、理学・薬学博士、五つ星ホテルなどの
スパセラピスト、エステなどのコンテスト受賞経験者など）
ナードの資格保持者、AEAJアロマセラピストの資格を取得されている方、
医療従事者の方、提携校の方には、受講免除科目などの優遇措置があります。
授業内容について、詳しくは、以下に英文でも記載しておりますが、
記載していない内容もございますので、お問い合わせください。
Professional Diploma Course
This profession requires dedication and patience and the training will take commitment and time to achieve the required professional standard set on the IFPA Diploma course. The course is a combination of class tuition and home study with assignments, essays and projects, and spreads over a period of 9 months to 18 months (depending on format of course) to allow assimilation of important concepts, data relating to essential oils and for learning of new skills.
Course Description:
You will learn how to perform a full Aromatherapy treatment confidently incorporating all the classical aromatherapy techniques , so that you can practise professionally as solo practitioner or as a member of a team in a multidisciplinary setting.
You will be confident in explaining the taxonomy, nomenclature, significant chemical constituents, therapeutic actions, most beneficial methods of use and safety data for over 70 essential oils. This will enable you to blend the essential oils appropriately and perform and adapt your Aromatherapy treatment techniques correctly and safely to meet the individual needs of your client.
In addition to learning how to use over 70 Essential Oils in an Aromatherapy Massage you will also learn other method of application such as inhalation, compresses etc …
You will be able to confidently identify factors that may influence your treatment objectives as well as provide clear recommendations to your client. You will learn when and how to treat a person holistically, and also importantly when not to treat. You will also learn how to build you professional practise ethically.
You gain from having different teachers teaching their individual areas of passion and expertise rather than one teacher teaching you all the elements of the Course.
Course Structure:
Our Aromatherapy Course is continually being updated and refined with the latest developments in the field and feedback from students.
The course is run to give students enough time to understand the material being taught and perform a full Aromatherapy treatment competently and professionally.
Our Aromatherapy Class sizes are strictly limited to 6 to ensure that each student receives the individual attention they require to help them learn and succeed.
Course Syllabus:
Some of the topics covered on the course include
Aroma Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology of all the body systems
History, theory & development of Aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy massage techniques.
How to perform an effective Full Body Aromatherapy Massage
Posture, lymph drainage and pressure points.
The Holistic Approach – Treating the whole person.
Introduction to other Complementary Therapies.
Legislation and consent to Aromatherapy treatment.
In-depth study of over 70 essential oils.
Methods of extraction, chemistry, therapeutic effects of essential oils
Taxonomy and safety data of essential oils
Carrier oils.
Methods of consultation.
Common ailments
Contra-indications to Aromatherapy
Client care
Hygiene and safety procedures in the clinic.
Referral procedures
Create, evaluate and review Aromatherapy treatment programmes.
First aid procedures for the clinic.
Management and public relations
Setting up in practice.
How to look after yourself as a therapist
About IFPA Course
The IFPA is the largest aromatherapy specific professional practitioner organization in the UK, consisting of members who work successfully as professional aromatherapists all over the world. Jointly with the British Government, the IFPA determines regulations concerning aromatherapy, pursues development and research in aromatherapy, and commits itself to improvement of the status and techniques of the aromatherapists and fostering of high-quality aromatherapists.
As highly evaluated by educational institutes, the IFPA is a sole aromatherapy organization that a qualification certificate is issued by universities in the UK. There are five universities, including Thamesbury university, which offers IFPA accredited aromatherapy courses. As is clear from the strictness in examining certified schools and certification of full member, the IFPA is ranked as the world’s highest level association in the aromatherapy industry.
The IFPA’s full members work as professional therapists in the various fields, such as medical and welfare services, holistic therapy, and so on, which leads the world in the number of clinical data.
Our school teachers will provide detailed instructions to each student so that each student can learn satisfying the individual needs. Students will find our courses good for them to mutually communicate and study in a comfortable atmosphere.
Courses and Time
Course Details and Required time
Theory, Practical Training, and Professional Ethics in Massage Therapy (basic body massage)
Anatomical Physiology, Pathology
Practical Training in Aromatherapy
Theory in Aromatherapy
Hygiene
Professional Ethics, Related Law and Regulations, Business Study
Total Required Time& Home Study
*246 hours for classroom required by IFPA, 430 hours for home study including over 20 cases of massage therapy (basic massage), 60 cases of practical training in aromatherapy, 6000 word summary of business plan, and learning time for tests.
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Module 1 (30 hours: 6 hours x 5 days)
History of Aromatherapy
Purpose of Aromatherapy
Essential Oil and How to use it
Create Clients’ Record Sheet
Aromatherapy Massage and its Utility, Blood Pressure
30 types of Essential Oils
Reference Amount of Essential oil for blending, Storage of prescribed blended oil
Aromatherapy massage contraindications/attentions
Specific contraindications/attentions
Practical Training in Client Consultation
Carrier Oil and Lotion
Extraction
Healing characteristics of Essential oil
Preventive measures against safety
Oils not to be used in aromatherapy
Lethal dose
First Aid
Emergency treatment for Essential oil accidents
Theory and Practical training in massage
Descriptions of terms
Module 2 (30 hours: 6 hours x 5 days)
Botany
Chemo types
Essential oil action, 17 Plant Family – family name
Botany
Chemo types
Essential oil action, 17 Plant Family – family name
Chemical substances contained in Essential oil
Olfactory Characteristics
Aromatogram – Antimicrobial Action
Pathology
Essential oils – by symptom
Lymphatic system and Immune system
Clinical Nutrition
Allergy, Hypersensitivity and Intolerance to Chemical substances,
Reflexology
Working at Medical Facilities
Reflex areas of foot
Thesis
Module 3 (30 hours: 6 hours x 5 days)
Healing Crisis
Holistic Aromatherapy
Five elements of Counseling
Virus
Foot Characteristics
Organic Chemistry
Reflex areas of Foot
Gas chromatograpy and other methods
Reflex Massage
Flagrance – make questionnaires
Alternative Therapies – Abstract
Business Management
Therapeutic Cross-Reference
Practical Training in Massage
Accidental ingestion of essential oils – IFPA advice
Module 4 (30 hours: 6 hours x 5 days)
Aromatherapy and History of therapeutic effect
Psychoimmunology
Stress
Cleansing Reaction
Relaxation technique
Infants and Safety
Sense of smell and Physical and Mental Influence
Pregnancy
Plants for medicines
Code of Professional Conduct
Therapist manner
Cancer, HIV, and other diseases
Descriptions of HIV terms
Anatomical physiology 8 days (50 hours)
A course that is designed to learn basic medical knowledge on the structure, form, and function of the human body, to comprehend the structure of life, and to comprehend causes or mechanisms of diseases, aiming a therapist who has deep knowledge and techniques concerning mind and body and can contribute to medical and welfare industries.
Course Details:
Cell and blood / lymph / body fluid, circulatory system, respiratory system, skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system, reproductive system, urinary system, immune system, outline
Therapeutic Massage (total 54 hours)
Make client record sheets
Therapeutic Massage Course Key Points
Massage for back and legs
Massage – limit
Analysis of Posture
History of Massage
Swedish Massage
Carrier oil and Lotion
Merits and Restrictions of Massage
Stretching Exercise
Trigger Point
Importance of Touching
Physiological Effect of Massage
Psychological Effect of Massage
What does Client Want?
Therapeutic Touching – Massage effect
Information to Client
Massage effect for body tissue and system
Vitamin and Food
A series of movements of full body massage
Immune system
Skin type and Skin structure
Lymphatic system
Attentions / Contraindications at massaging
Exemption:
Anatomical physiology diploma holders, doctors, and nurses may be exempted from taking the subject of anatomical physiology.
Course Details and Required time
Theory, Practical Training, and Professional Ethics in Massage Therapy (basic body massage)
Anatomical Physiology, Pathology
Practical Training in Aromatherapy
Theory in Aromatherapy
Hygiene
Professional Ethics, Related Law and Regulations, Business Study
Total Required Time & Home Study
*About 250 hours for classroom required by IFPA, 450 hours for home study including over 20 cases of massage therapy (basic massage), 60 cases of practical training in aromatherapy, 6000 word summary of business plan, and learning time for tests.
IFPA SUGGESTED READING
Battaglia, S (2003) The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy 2nd Edition. Brisbane.
The Perfect Potion
Bowles, J. (2000) The Basic Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Essential Oils. Australia
Buckle J. (1997) Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing. London. Arnold.
Buckle J. (2003) Clinical Aromatherapy. Essential oils in Practice. Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone
Burfield T (2000) Natural aromatic Materials – Odour and origins, Tampa. The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy
Clarke, S (2002) Essential Chemistry for safe Aromatherapy, Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone
Franchomme,P & Penoel D (1990) L’aromatherapie exactement, France, Jallois
Kusmirek,J (2002) Liquid Sunshine. England. Floramicus
Lawless, J (1997) The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of essential oils. Shaftesbury. Element
Leung A & Foster S (1996) Encyclopaedia of common natural Ingredients, USA. Wiley
Mills, S & Bone K (2000) Principles & practice of phytotherapy, Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone
Mojay, G (1996) Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit. London, Gaia.
Price L & Smith I (1999) Carrier oils for aromatherapy and massage, England. Riverhead
Price S & L (1999) Aromatherapy for Health Professionals (2nd edition) Edinburgh.
Churchill Livingstone
Rhind J (2009) Essential Oils. A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice. Edinburgh. Napier University
Schnaubelt K (1998) Advanced Aromatherapy. Vermont. Inner Traditions International
Schnaubelt K (1999) Medical Aromatherapy. Berkley. Frog Ltd
Tisserand, R & Balacs T (1995) Essential Oil Safety London. Churchill Livingstone
Weiss EA (1997) Essential oil Crops. Wallingford. CAB International
Weiss EA (2002) Spice crops . Wallingford CAB International
Williams, D (1996) The Chemistry of Essential oils, Dorset. Micelle Press
Journals: The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy www.ijca.com
The International Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics www.ijeot.com
In Essence www.ifparoma.org.uk
Aromatherapy Today www.aromatherapytoday.com
Database
Harris, R & Harris R, The Aromatherapy Database. Research into the physiological and
psychological properties of essential oils and their components,
Essential Oil Research Consultants. www.essentailoilresource.com
health & wellbeing www.unimedliving.com