Associate Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy Module 1

The ADCA (Associate Diploma In Clinical Aromatherapy) Course consists of five in–house modules plus home study and practice relevant to each module.  The minimum period for the completion of this course is 12 months, and the maximum time recommended for completion is 48 months. 

ADCA Module 1 – 5 days

Attendance on this foundation module is enough for those who wish only to use essential oils safely at home, to help their family and to enhance their own life.

The course includes:

• Aromatherapy massage, its principles, benefits and practical application
• The properties and effects of 12 of the most popular essential oils
• Methods of extraction, storage and blending and the use of carrier oils
• History of aromatherapy and massage, with the philosophy of holistic healing
• Introduction to botany, plant cell function and photosynthesis
• Introduction to case taking and assessment

10 case studies and 5 essays should be completed before Module 2