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Certification Requirements

In the United States, Aromatherapy is not a licensed profession. The aromatherapy certification we offer is accredited through the national organization called NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy). Rebecca Park Totilo, founder of Aroma Hut Institute is a certified aromatherapist and professional member of NAHA and Aroma Hut Institute is an approved school with NAHA and IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) for aromatherapy education.


When considering a school for your aromatherapy education, you will want to receive proper training from an institute that is accredited by a national  recognized organization for their Aromatherapy Certification Program in order to become a qualified certified aromatherapist. This entails completing your training with 200 educational contact hours.


Aroma Hut Institute’s certification program incorporates a personally-tailored curriculum that will best prepare a student to further their professional advancement as a Certified Aromatherapist. Upon completion of Aroma Hut Institute’s aromatherapy certification program, a graduate may choose to continue with the Teacher Training program that provides “private label” courses for a graduate to use as fit for teaching aromatherapy classes or start an Aroma Hut Institute franchise.


Since 2013, Aroma Hut Institute has gained an international reputation for excellence in aromatherapy education. Our main course in Professional and Clinical Aromatherapy is a comprehensive, integrated training program with a dynamic blend of scientific and holistic therapeutic approaches. Aroma Hut Institute’s program has been carefully designed to provide students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to practice Clinical Aromatherapy safely and effectively, and also, serves as a specialist training resource for those pursuing careers in the expanding essential oil product industries.


Aroma Hut students will be provided with a solid and concise understanding of aromatherapy and how to use oils safely and effectively. Throughout this hands-on program, students will work with numerous essential oils, study the chemistry of essential oils and how they affect the anatomy and physiology of the body. Several videos, assignments, and blending activities will provide a sound basis for the clinical uses of essential oils.


As a student, it is important to know the school you attend meets the educational standards set by leading organizations such as NAHA. Aroma Hut Institute is a NAHA approved school and is unique in that it


  • seeks to elevate the study of aromatherapy in the eyes of the public through public service via radio, television, and social media,
  • unite aromatherapists to advance research and professionalism in the industry,
  • and, most importantly, provides the highest quality aromatherapy program available to prospective students of aromatherapy.


Currently, Aroma Hut Institute is only one of the 30+ aromatherapy certification programs in the United States that meet the stringent requirements set forth by the NAHA. With so few schools recognized as approved school providers, it is apparent the very rigorous educational standards established by this organization are high.

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Accreditations

Our Aromatherapy Certification online 200+ hours program is accredited by The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), both leading governing bodies for national educational standards for aromatherapists.

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Our in-depth program shows you how to harness the power of blending custom essential oil blends for clients.

NAHA Standards For Certification

The following information is the standards they set as an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing public awareness of the benefits of true aromatherapy. (From NAHA Mission Statement at www.naha.org) The following scope of practice is based on their educational standards as listed on their website:



Each school that wishes to utilize NAHA’s certification program must be approved by NAHA. Aroma Hut Institute is an approved school. When you complete our Aromatherapy Certification Program, you receive a certificate of completion from Aroma Hut Institute which qualifies you to state that you are a NAHA Certified aromatherapist. Anyone can call themselves an aromatherapist, as there are no state or national aromatherapy regulations or licensing at this time. The training program we provide offers you a certification that will substantiate your training to the public and/or employer.



Schools and Educators wishing to comply with NAHA’s Standards of Aromatherapy Training must provide a minimum of two hundred (200+) hours of training and practical tuition in the fields of aromatherapy and essential oil studies and anatomy and physiology. Our program provides 200+ hours and meets the following standards:

1.2 According to the standards approved and adopted by the Council, Aromatherapy and Essential oil studies should comprise of the following core curriculum requirements:


  • History and Modern Development
  • The basics of botany (specifically taxonomy)
  • Properties of essential oils within a holistic and clinical framework
  • Methods of extraction
  • Organic chemistry
  • Carrier oils
  • Blending techniques
  • Methods of application
  • Safety and Aromatherapy (including dermal, respiratory, and internal use)
  • Consultation and client education program design
  • The basics of business development
  • Legal and ethical issues (include a copy of the NAHA Code of Ethics for students)
  • The following systems to be covered in-depth:
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Olfactory System
  • The Integumentary System
  • The Circulatory System
  • The Reproductive System
  • The Musculoskeletal System
  • The Lymphatic/Immune System
  • The Endocrine and Nervous System
  • The Urinary System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Limbic System


Graduating students should be knowledgeable in the structure and function of all the major systems of the human body, together with the clinical science of at least five (5) common ailments of each system. The Aroma Hut Institute Aromatherapy Certification Program integrates anatomy and physiology into your studies in relation to that part of the training which goes over the structure and function of each system. Pre-existing health professionals are still required to complete training in the application of essential oils to each system and the effect of essential oils on a variety of common ailments.


2. Required elements for student graduation based upon approved standards in aromatherapy education

2.1.1 Students must complete an 8-10 page research paper.

2.1.2 Students must complete a minimum of 10 case histories.

2.1.3 Students must sit and pass quizzes and examinations offered by the school.

2.1.4 Students must study a minimum of 25-30 essential oil profiles in addition to required Level I essential oils.



Scope of Practice


Our purpose in providing this course is to train individuals in the safe use of essential oils and/or aromatherapy. Because Aromatherapists are not licensed to treat, prescribe or perform any medical treatments, we are simply available to guide individuals in suggestive uses of essential oils, based on our personal experience and education. Please be aware that unless you are working under another health care license, you are not a licensed professional in medicine or aromatherapy, and you are not qualified to diagnose or treat specific medical conditions. Suggesting the use of essential oils, based on your knowledge, is not a medical treatment and must not be treated as such.


Essential oils are very powerful substances and have frequently been used to replace medications, however, we cannot officially recommend that. It is recommended that you approach your essential oil suggestions and blends for people with the understanding that they are wonderful plant-based substances for supporting health and wellness. It is also recommended that you only offer advice on conditions that you fully understand.

Educational Requirements
NCBTMB Board Certified Massage Therapist

To meet the educational requirements to become Board Certified, you must obtain 750 hours of total education. If you are currently Nationally Certified and you already have 750 hours, no additional hours are required at this time. If you do not have the minimum 750 hours of education, you will need to obtain the extra hours necessary to reach the 750 hours, of which you can obtain up to 270+ hours with our aromatherapy certification program!


To help you fulfill this educational requirement, we’re offering huge savings on our courses. Our online courses vary in the number of CEUs earned. Please review our course for more information.


If You are Already NCBTMB Board Certified:


It is our current understanding that for Board Certification renewal the NCBTMB requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. Of the 24 CE hours, 3 CE hours must be in research and 3 CE hours must be in ethics. Only 4 CE hours can be in self-care.

For more information regarding re-certification requirements beyond just continuing education, please visit www.ncbtmb.org.


If you have further questions regarding your massage therapy continuing education requirements, we suggest contacting the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) directly. The telephone number for the NCBTMB is 800-296-0664or visit their website at www.ncbtmb.org.


Aroma Hut Institute (listed as individual “Rebecca Park Totilo, the instructor”) is approved by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider (#765504) or #492. All of our continuing education programs can be used for Board Certification renewal.


You will want to verify and check to see if you can use our credits for other organizations you may belong to, such as the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) or Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals (ABMP).

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be able to call myself a Certified Aromatherapist?

Using the Title "Certified Aromatherapist" and the Initials "CA"

 

Yes, when you graduate from our aromatherapy certification program, you will be able to call yourself a “Certified Aromatherapist” and use the initials “CA” behind your name. You may choose to join NAHA as a Professional Certified Aromatherapist with your certificate of completion.

Is Anatomy and Physiology included in the course?

Anatomy and Physiology

 

Yes, our course includes anatomy and physiology so you meet NAHA Educational Standards.

How many hours is the Aromatherapy Certification Program?

Course Hours

 

The total hours for your aromatherapy educational program is 200 hours total.

Do you offer Continuing Education Units or CEU Credits?

CEUs

 

Aroma Hut's aromatherapy program is approved for 150 CEUs credits through the NCBTMB.org (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) in all 50 states. Massage Therapists will come away with a solid foundation in the clinical uses of essential oils and earn 150 CEUs through NCBTMB.

How Long Does It Take To Become a Certified Aromatherapist?

How Long?

 

Compared to a college or university 6-semester credit hour course with approximately 45-50 contact hours, this course is equivalent to 6 Semester Credit Hours with 3 hours spent studying online per week and 4 hours for study time (activities and case studies) per week for a 15-week semester. Upon completing this course, you will be qualified to join the National Holistic Association of Aromatherapy and present your certificate as a NAHA Certified Aromatherapist.

Are there Instructional Videos?

Instructional Videos

 

Yes, we do have instructional videos. Your instructor, Certified Aromatherapist, Rebecca Park Totilo, offers you the guidance you need to create your own signature blends and become an Aromatherapist.


Watch and learn how easy it is to create your own synergy blend or signature perfume using essential oils. Our practical aromatherapy certification online and home study course offers a convenient way of learning how to treat common ailments with your essential oils for everyday living. To view some of the videos offered in the course, please subscribe to the Aroma Hut Institute YouTube Channel.

What do I do if I need Support or Immediate Help?

Support

 

Please email your instructor and someone will answer you shortly. 

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