IFA Aromacare Carer's Certificate Course

Course Description

The IFA Aromacare Carer’s Certificate Course is a practical, hands-on course that teaches learners the knowledge of touch and massage to express care and understanding for the elderly, children, and to provide a stress-relieving method for individuals with physical or mental health conditions. This course allows learners to add a new dimension to their caregiving by equipping them with a range of skills to safely and effectively apply and experience essential oils for those who, for various reasons, are unable to tolerate standard massages or more invasive therapies.

Aromacare practitioners will learn how specific essential oils can greatly benefit rehabilitation and wellness, and can also serve as a means of self-care. Whether the person being cared for is verbal or non-verbal, Aromacare conveys a new channel of communication through light touch, inhalation, and creates a soothing and nurturing environment.

The Aromacare course will teach how to assist vulnerable groups, such as children with additional needs, or adults and elderly individuals who are particularly vulnerable due to age or health conditions (e.g., dementia or physical disabilities), in coping with the so-called "Triple Barriers" of impaired social communication, impaired imagination, and heightened anxiety.

Graduates who successfully complete the course and assessments will automatically qualify for IFA Aromacare membership (IFA CARER membership).

Course Outline

This course will develop your communication skills with those you care for, enabling you to confidently apply essential oils, perform light touch and massage through storytelling, create personalized aromatic games, and provide soothing Aromacare products.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of emotional health and well-being.

• Recognize the main stress factors caused by personal and environmental circumstances.

• Understand the effects of stress and anxiety on the body systems.

• Appreciate the importance of "nourishing touch" in supporting emotional well-being.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of light touch techniques.

• Gain a thorough understanding of all commonly used essential oils and carrier oils.

• Demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills required to use aromatherapy in a caregiving environment.

• Learn basic anatomy and physiology related to Aromacare.

• Learn to create targeted resources for those with complex needs.

• Access further information, including study guides.

Course Schedule

Course Duration: 35 learning hours, online classes
Course and Exam Location: Shanghai

Assessment Description

Students must complete or meet the following requirements:

• In-class assignments

• 16 case studies

• 100% attendance record

Students who meet the requirements can apply for the IFA assessment, and upon passing the assessment, will receive their certificate.

This course does not include a written exam.

The course has rolling admissions. For more information about the course schedule, please contact us.