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Certificate IV in Aromatherapy

Become an Aromatherapy Practitioner

With a recognised qualification in aromatherapy technique, you could be well on the way to the sweet smell of success.

Aromatherapy offers exciting, health-based work in a growing industry, and this ACNT aromatherapy course offers the best start to your career.

Endorsed by Australia's leading natural therapy associations, this flexible, affordable aromatherapy course is taught by experts in the field.

Career-focused Aromatherapy Course

Graduate industry-ready
Hands-on learning
Upgrade your qualification easily

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Certificate IV in Aromatherapy	Enrolment dates	Several start dates a year. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
Study time	Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years	Pre-requisites	HSC or mature age
Delivery method	Flexible: In class and/or by distance education	Assessment	Written & practical assignments + clinical training
Delivered by	ACNT	Finance options	Flexible payment options available

Administer the Many Benefits of Aromatherapy

The tools of an aromatherapist are essential oils, derived from plants for their aroma, and for their health-giving benefits to humans.

Qualified aromatherapy practitioners enjoy a benefit of their own - employment potential. The ACNT course covers the principles and application of aromatheraphy as well as the underlying science, such as chemistry and pharmacology of essential oils, their actions, indications and contraindications.

It's the perfect balance for a healthy start to your career.

The Certificate IV in Aromatherapy covers:

History of aromatherapy
Pharmacology of essential oils
Aromatherapy massage
Chemistry

Course Modules

Administer a practice
Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
Apply first aid
Communicate and work effectively in health
Communicate effectively with clients
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
Confirm physical health status
Contribute to OHS processes
Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

Perform aromatherapy health assessment
Plan aromatherapy treatment
Provide aromatherapy massage treatment
Provide aromatherapy treatment
Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
Work effectively with older people
Work effectively with others
Work within an aromatherapy framework

Hands-on Training to Complete Your Qualification

This aromatherapy course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.

You will also be required to complete clinical training as part of your course. You can undertake this training at ACNT's campus in Sydney or Brisbane. If you are studying by distance education and live outside of Sydney or Brisbane, you can undertake your training at an approved local clinic or practice.

Industry Accreditation

This course is recognised by:

ATMS - Australian Traditional Medicine Society

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these requirements.

Study Options

Study this aromatherapy course in any of the following ways:

In class full-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney or Brisbane
Distance education - study from home and at approved local clinics
Combination - study some modules in class and others by distance education

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.

Flexible Payment Options

There are several payment options available for your convenience, including:

Annual payment
Semester payment
Monthly payment

This course is Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved. In addition, SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Lombard Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

About ACNT

With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.

The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) is a trading name of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of SEEK Ltd.

Learn more about ACNT.