The Lead Body for the UK Aromatherapy Profession

Education Board

The Education Board has a functional responsibility to the Council for reviewing and informing the educational changes and demands required within the profession. This includes

· the National Occupational Standards and

· AC Core Curriculum.

The role of the EB has a far ranging role that brings the whole profession together to discuss all matters pertaining to the training and continual professional development of aromatherapists. It can draw on expertise from the sector in order for full consultation on all educational matters.

Another role of the Board is to set the standards for accreditation of schools. The Education Board will inspect the various associations and awarding bodies regularly to ensure standards are being met.

The Chair of this Board will be an AC Board member. At least one lay Council member also needs to sit on this board.

 

Lavender has many varieties and is one of the most used essential oils in Aromatherapy.

 

Students need to learn several species of Lavender, their chemical constituents and toxicity levels in order to choose the right lavender for a particular client.

 

Aromatherapy Education is constantly developing in order to best serve the needs of the individual, safely and effectively

Roles & Responsibilities

Aromatherapy Council