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Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Sydney:
Aromatherapy is the scientific use of pure volatile chemical substances known as 'essential oils'. Essential oils have been prized for their fragrance as well as their restorative effects on the body, mind and spirit for thousands of years. An aromatherapist is trained in various applications of these essential oils, such as aromatherapy massage, to promote good health. Aromatherapy techniques can be easily integrated into many massage and beauty therapy treatments.

Accreditation: These qualifications are accredited by the London-based International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) in the UK allowing recognition of this qualification in a number of countries around the world. Additionally, beauty therapists who complete these qualifications may be eligible to sit the internationally recognised CIDESCO Diploma in Aromatherapy examination. ACNT is the only college in Australia that offers this opportunity.

Graduates of the Diploma of Aromatherapy course may also be eligible to sit ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Diploma examinations.

Both massage and beauty students may add the Certificate IV in Aromatherapy course as a specialisation. Adding Aromatherapy to a therapist's skill set may increase opportunities in the marketplace by offering more diverse treatments. Graduates of this course may upgrade to other qualifications at ACNT and to a degree through ACNT's arrangements with Charles Sturt University. Graduates may upgrade to the following qualifications at ACNT, with advanced standing for modules already studied: Diploma of Aromatherapy, Diploma of Integrated Body Therapies course, Diploma of Remedial Massage and Spa Therapy course.

Diploma of Aromatherapy: This internationally accredited training programme is ideal for those people wishing to become highly qualified clinical practitioners of aromatherapy and is an extension of the Certificate IV in Aromatherapy course. This course includes advanced training in areas such as aromatherapy for the aged and infirm, pregnancy, labour and infancy and reflexology plus highly specialised subjects covering the advanced clinical applications of essential oils and clinical aromatherapy modules dealing with aromatherapy treatment for different organ systems and advanced prescribing techniques.