UPGRADING TO FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE IFA
VIA OUR ASSESSMENT AND EXAM PROCESS
We warmly welcome Therapists with the following qualifications in Aromatherapy: BTEC, CIDESCO, CITY & GUILDS, ITEC, NVQ, VCTC to join us as ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
If you wish to upgrade to FULL MEMBERSHIP of the IFA, you can apply to be assessed by an IFA Recognised Trainer. They will discuss your requirements and an agreed amount will be charged according to the level of guidance needed. The following guidelines will give you an idea of what is involved in the upgrade and help you match your current levels of training with those of the IFA.
IFA REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC TRAINING in ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:
Minimum Number Of Hours(not including examinations)
50 hours contact supervision and 100 hours unsupervised study (set work)
IFA REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC TRAINING in BODY MASSAGE& BUSINESS STUDIES:
Minimum Number Of Hours(not including examinations)
50 hours contactsupervision and 100 hours unsupervised study (set work)
Home & unsupervised massage treatments to be a minimum of 30 hours. Theses are to be recorded and the record to be signed by the person receiving the treatment. Hours set for unsupervised massage study cannot form part of the stated minimum hours set down for contact supervision and massage training with the teacher. Basic massage routine to cover the entire body & face and will not exceed 1 hour (excluding preparation time, oral & written consultation) Students must know terminology, benefits & contraindications for a basic massage treatment.
IFA REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC TRAINING in AROMATHERAPY:
Minimum Number Of Hours(not including examinations)
120 hours contactsupervision and 240 hours unsupervised study (set work)
Students to provide evidence of at least 50 practical sessions with case studies. There must be a minimum of 5 clients having a minimum of 5 sessions each and the remaining 25 sessions are unrestricted. A “session” is to be a minimum of 1 hour. The hours set aside for Home Study cannot be considered as any part of the total supervised course hours stated and required by the IFA. The 120 hours contact supervision is limited to Aromatherapy (practical & theory) only. Other complementary therapies such as Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuro-muscular techniques, Bach flower Remedies, Reiki etc. are not considered to be part of Aromatherapy training.
The main difference between the IFA and other governing bodies is that we uphold a system of external examinations as a means of guaranteeing and maintaining high standards of training and practice. Our written papers include wider questions on subjects that are very much part of being a professional practitioner, including Ethics, Business Planning & Employment, First Aid, Safety at Work, Self Care. Our examinations are invigilated, marked and assessed by highly qualified and experienced IFA examiners.
Our exam procedure:
Exam / Duration / Cost / NoteAnatomy and Physiology & Body Massage
OR
Body Massage / 2 hour written paper
2 hour written paper / £20 (UK)
£37.50
(Europe & Overseas) / ITEC and CIDESCO trained aromatherapists, and some medical and complementary therapy practitioners DO NOT HAVE to do A & P but they DO HAVE to take the Body Massage exam
Aromatherapy Theory / 2 hour written paper / £20 (UK)
£37.50 (Europe & Overseas) / All non-IFA trained therapist must sit this exam
Practical Aromatherapy / 3 hour practical examination of a full aromatherapy treatment including client consultation and aftercare advice / £50 (UK)
£75 (Europe & Overseas) / All non-IFA trained therapist must take this exam
IFA REQUIRED STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE
ESSENTIAL OILS, ABSOLUTES & RESINCOMMON NAMES / ESSENTIAL OILS,
ABSOLUTES & RESIN
LATIN NAMES / CAUTIONARY ESSENTIAL OILS
COMMON NAMES / CAUTIONARY ESSENTIAL OILS
LATIN NAMES
IFA COMPULSORY OILS
BENZOIN
BERGAMOT
CAJEPUT
CEDARWOOD
CHAMOMILE (German)
(Roman)
CLARY SAGE
CYPRESS
EUCALYPTUS (Blue Gum)
(Lemon scented)
(Narrow-leaved)
FRANKINCENSE
GERANIUM
GINGER
GRAPEFRUIT
HO WOOD
JASMINE
JUNIPER
LAVENDER
LEMON
LEMONGRASS (East & W. Indian)
MANDARIN
MARJORAM (Sweet)
MELISSA
MYRRH
NEROLI (Orange Blossom) ORANGE (Sweet)
PALMAROSA
PATCHOULI
PEPPER, BLACK
PEPPERMINT
PETITGRAIN
ROSE (Otto)
(Absolute)
ROSEMARY
SANDALWOOD
TEA TREE
THYME
YLANG – YLANG
BASIL
CARDAMON
CITRONELLA
CORIANDER
Eucalyptus (Gully Gum)
FENNEL (Sweet)
LAVANDIN
LIME
MARJORAM (Spanish)
MAY CHANG
MYRTLE
NIAOULI
ORANGE (Bitter)
PINE
SPEARMINT
VALERIAN
VETIVER
YARROW / IFA COMPULSORY OILS
Styrax benzoin (non-toxic - Directive 67/548/EEC)
Citrus bergamia (FCF)
Melaleuca leucadendron
Cedrus deodorata
Matricaria recutica
Anthemis nobilis
Salvia sclarea
Cupressus sempervirens
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus radiata
Boswellia carterii, B. sacra
Pelargonium graveolens
Zingiber officinale
Citrus grandis, c. paradisi
Cinnamomum camphora CT linalol
Jasmin grandiflorum
Juniperus communis
Lavandula angustifolia,
L. officinalis
Citrus limonum
Cymbopogon flexuosus
C. citrates
Citrus nobilis, C. reticulata
Origanum majorana
Melissa officinalis
Commiphora myrrha
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Citrus dulcis
Cymbopogon martini
Pogostemon cablin
Piper nigrum
Mentha piperita
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Rosa damascena
Rosa centifolia
Rosmarinus officinalis
S. austrocaledonicum
Melaleuca alternifolia
Thymus vulgaris ct thymol
Thymus vulgaris ct. linalol
Cananga oodorata var. genuine
Ocimum basilicum - low methyl chavicol
Elettaria cardamomum
Cymbopogon nardus
Coriandrum sativum
Eucalyptus smithii, dives
Foeniculum vulgare
Lavandula hybrida
Citrus aurantifolia
Thymus mastichina
Litsea cubeba
Myrtus communis
Melaleuca viridiflora
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Pinus sylvestris
Mentha spicata
Valeriana officinalis
Vetiveria zizanoides
Achillea millefolium / ALMOND (Bitter)
BOLDO LEAF
CALAMUS
CAMPHOR (Brown)
CAMPHOR (Yellow)
CASSIA
CINNAMON (Bark)
COSTUS
ELECAMPANE
FENNEL (Bitter)
HOSERADISH
JABORANDI (Leaf)
MUGWORT
MUSTARD
PINE (Dwarf)
RUE
SASSAFRAS
SASSAFRAS (Brazilian)
SAVINE
SOUTHERNWOOD
TANSY
THUJA (Cedarleaf)
THUJA (Western red/Washington)
WINTERGREEN
WORMSEED
WORMWOOD / Prunus amygdalus
Peumus boldus
Acorus calamus
Cinnamomum camphora
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Cinnamomum cassia
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Saussurea lappa
Inula helenium
Foeniculum vulgare
Armoracia rusticana
Pilocarpus jaborandi
Artemisia vulgaris
Brassica nigra
Pinus mugo
Ruta graveolens
Sassafras albidum
Ocoteaa cymbarum
Juniperus Sabina
Artemisia abrotanum
Tanacetum vulgare
Thuja occidentalis
Thuja plicata
Gaultheria procumbens
Chenopodium anthelminticum
Artemisiaa absinthhium
An example of the depth of knowledge required on each of the 38 compulsory oils, ready for examination:
bergamot (Citrus bergamia)Family: Rutaceae
Note: Top (uplifting)
Countries of Origin:Tropical Asian native plant. Cultivated in Calabria, Southern Italy and on the Ivory Coast.
Properties: Analgesic, anthelmintic, antidepressant, antidepressant, antiseptic (pulmonary, genito-urinary), antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, deodorant, febrifuge, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary.
Extraction: Essential oil by cold expression of the peel of the freshly picked nearly ripe fruit (miniature orange). A rectified or terpeneless oil is produced by vacuum distillation or solvent extraction. Oil pressed from oil bearing glands on surface of the peel. 100 kilos of fruit yield approx 500gr of essence, the remaining pulp is used in making citric acid.
Chemical Constituents: Known to have about 300 compounds present in the expressed oil: mainly linalyl acetate (30 – 60%), linalool (11 – 22%) and other alcohols, sesquiterpenes, terpenes, alkanes and furocoumarins (including bergapten, 0.30 – 0.39%).
Aromatherapy Uses:
Skin Care: Effective deodorising agent and insect repellent. Its an excellent antiseptic and is useful where the skin is sensitive eg thrush, psoriasis (max 1%), eczema, insect bites, acne, boils, spots, varicose ulcers, wounds. Suits combination and oily skin types. Bergamot and Eucalyptus – good for cold sores (anti-viral).
Respiratory System: Halitosis, mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis.
Digestive System: Good for flatulence and indigestion, helps regulate appetite therefore can help with anorexia nervosa.
Genito-Urinary System: It is a powerful disinfectant of the urinary system, use in hip baths to help cystitis, leucorrhoea, pruritus (violent itching of skin), thrush. Relieves tension and depression, which can often be linked with cystitis.
Nervous System: Anxiety, depression and stress-related conditions, having a refreshing and uplifting quality. A nerve sedative.
Immune System: Colds, fever, flu, infectious diseases.
Synonyms: Citrus aurantium subsp. Bergamia
General Description: A small tree about 4.5 metres high with smooth oval leaves, bearing small round fruit which ripen from green to yellow, much like a miniature orange in appearance.
Characteristics: A light greenish-yellow liquid with a sweet, fruity, slightly spicy balsamic undertone. Turns brownish-olive on ageing. Delicate and refreshing.
Blends well with: Basil, German and Roman chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lime, Spanish and sweet marjoram, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, rosemary, rosewood, rose otto, rose absolute, sandalwood, ylang-ylang.
Cautions & safety data: Possibly phototoxic so avoid exposure to sunlight after a treatment. Otherwise non-irritant and non-toxic. Has a slight irritating effect on skin in high concentrations but used in moderation (1% or less) has a reverse effect.
Additional Information: Christopher Columbus is said to have discovered this plant in the Canary Islands and then took it to Italy and then Spain. Furo Coumarin Free (FCF) will not photo sensitise. “Exposure to sunlight is alright after one hour” (S. Price) For skin conditions use with lavender or geranium. Antiseptic and healing to oily skin conditions especially when linked to stress. Inhibits certain viruses – Herpes Simplex 1 – cold sores, shingles, chicken pox. Used in Italian folk medicine primarily for fevers including malaria and worms. Used extensively in the perfume industry (eau de cologne) and to flavour Earl Grey tea. Psychological: despondency, negativity, “Monday morning feeling”, regret, lack of confidence, obsession, shyness, and stress. Improves mood and helps focus the mind.
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