Diploma in Aromatherapy

DATES: November 2024 to March 2025

Classes are Mondays from 7pm to 10pm, live zoom classes direct with tutor, save travelling, time and costs and save the environment!

November: 04,18, 25 (no class on 11th)
December: 02 (Christmas break from 3rd Dec)
January: 06, 13, 20, 27
February: 17, 20, 24 ( no class 3rd as bank holiday)
March: 03, 10, 17 (if needed)
Zoom LIVE Training Classes – experience the enchanting world of Aromatherapy

Please see payment button below for registration fee

Special Offer – normally €995.00 now only €595.00 !

2024 Summer Dates & Times: 10am – 5pm

Classes are from 10am-5pm, with one hour lunch and a morning and afternoon break of 10mins each time. Live zoom classes direct with tutor, save travelling, time and costs and save the environment!

June 22 Saturday
July 27 Saturday
August 24 Saturday
September 21 Saturday
October 05 Saturday
November 16 Saturday

At Green Tara College we teach you how to use Aromatherapy essential oils in an in-depth method.  Aromatherapy can be used for many ailments, for deep healing and relaxation. We teach from a spiritual perspective and work with students to develop the ‘extra sensory’ skills of tuning into a client’s energy field. We will teach you to bring to your client the treatment they truly need.

Some of the classes will be a blend of practical and theory via Zoom to experience and learn the application of Aromatherapy.

This was a fantastic learning experience. I have had an interest in essential oils for years. I wanted to learn the theory of essential oils. It has been a wonderful learning experience with a group of very enthusiastic people. Eileen is a wonderful tutor, her passion and love for Essential Oils. Learning about each essential oil, its plant family, their therapeutic uses is just so exciting. Making synergetic blends at class was so much fun and some ‘wow’ moments when you ‘nose’ your new oil blend is so rewarding. The therapeutic impact of the oils is just amazing. I have benefited from blends as have some people who were my case studies. I would highly recommend this course. So much fun as well engaging with others in group.
Àine Ní

This is a post graduate Professional Diploma
People with previous recognized qualifications in Massage, Reflexology , ITEC Reiki,  can gain insurance to practice with this post graduate Diploma & CPD.

We also offer in a separate course, the ITEC Certificate in Aromatherapy Massage, which teaches you to combine aromatherapy with massage and awards you an ITEC qualification which is excellent for people new to the holistic field of  health.

We further  offer in a  second alternative in  ITEC Certificate in Pre-Blended Aromatherapy oils,  which teaches you to combine pre-blended aromatherapy oils with massage and awards you an ITEC qualification which is less involved that the full Diploma but is a valid ITEC qualification (4 treatments in total for case studies)

Taking the Diploma for your own interests with no previous experience:
You are most welcome to join ,
If you wish to take it for your own  learning you can do so and are most welcome. The course is aimed at the complete beginner.   However in order to  practice professionally and gain professional recognition and  insurance, you must study  anatomy, business and Covid qualifications. We can take you through all this at your own pace.  (see the ITEC diploma in Aromatherapy pre-blended oils and the full Diploma in Aromatherapy & Aromatherapy massage)

Review: “I have recently completed the most beautiful Green Tara Aromatherapy course with Eileen. The course was comprehensive, insightful, interesting and most of all very enjoyable. Eileen delivered the course very professionally and had a very deep knowledge of the aromatherapy oils. Eileen was very generous with sharing extra information on the oils and her own precious blends and I am already using the oils in my work as a reflexologist and acupuncturist. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this course.” Geraldine Ferris

Awards

Green Tara Diploma in the Theory & Application of Essential Oils.
This training is eligible for CPD points with the various professional associations.
This course is recognized by insurance companies.

Course Content

• History of Aromatherapy
• Study of 42 Pure Essential oils to include: properties of each oil
• Source and extraction of each oil/Chemical Composition of each oil
• Blending of oils – creating oils for specific conditions
• Contraindications and considerations in the use of Aromatherapy
• Benefits of each oil and blended oils
• Common ailments and contraindications and how to treat with Essential Oils
• Client Care regarding Aromatherapy
• Learning the various carrier oils
• Suitable & appropriate After care advise
• Treating common health conditions with Aromatherapy
• Safely blending and using essential oils & carrier oils
• Possible Reactions of Aromatherapy Treatments
• Suitable aftercare advise when using Aromatherapy for clients
• Other methods of using Essential Oils – oil burners, baths, candles, smell etc.
• Meditation at each class to connect you with the spiritual energy of the oils
• Working energetically & intuitively with essential oils
• Various ways of applying the essential oils through other therapies

We supply the following charts for you: blending sheet forms, Essential Oil task sheets, blending sheet form.

Assessment Methods

• There are no case studies with this training.
• There are some on-going assignments during the course necessary for course completion and to assimilate your working knowledge.
• You will be applying the practice on clients at home & discussing with course tutor & class
•  Multiple choice assessment

Progression route

The following is further training that you could progress onto:

• Natural Product Making (making your own natural products)
• Natural skin cream making (make and market your own skin products)
• ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy & Massage post graduate Certificate
• Aromatherapy massage – post graduate Certificate- – learn to offer a full body Aromatherapy massage.

Equipment required:

2 blending beakers
Stirrers (these can be obtained from Mc Donald’s, wooden stirrers)

Essential oils

We will be covering 42 essential oils & some more (see end of page)
You will be required to have essential oils for each class.  We recommend you obtain these in advance of the class each month or at the start of class.  The essential oils are broken down between the lectures.  You will need to have the oils on the list for each lecture. Blending will commence at first lecture. You are welcome to use any oils you already have, they do not need to be from the one supplier.

Carrier oils
The same applies for the carrier oils.  You will require to have the oils on the list for each lecture.  Blending will commence at first lecture.

Blending/storage bottles
30ml blue glass or amber glass bottles x 20
5ml blue glass or amber glass bottles x 20

These can be obtained from an Irish Company called Bomar.  They are based in Wicklow – www. bomar.ie.   Bomar stock a wide range of aromatherapy equipment, essential oils, carrier oils and natural product making equipment.  They also have student packs available.

Also – source at next to nature – Navan- they will give a discount to GTC students

Address Labels  – These are required for writing up blends and labelling your oils.

Books

• Louise Tucker (available on Amazon) Introductory Guide to Aromatherapy (lavender shade  cover)
• Note pad, pens, hard-back notebook for recording your blends/ideas/notes on aromatherapy
• Folder for blending sheets.

Aroma class oils  we will use per class

• Lecture 1
  Essential oils:  Lavandin, lavender, lavender spike, Lemon, clary sage
  Carrier oils: Almond, Coconut
• Lecture 2
  Essential oils: Rosemary, Ylang, Ylang, Eucalyptus Globulus, Geranium, Chamomile Roman, Tea Tree
  Carrier oils: Jojoba, Peach Kernel, Grapeseed
• Lecture 3
  Essential oils: Marjoram, Grapefruit, Neroli, Sandalwood, Rosa Damascena, Rosa Centifolia, Lemongrass
  Carrier oils: Sunflower, Avocado, Wheatgerm
• Lecture 4
  Essential oils: Basil, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Chamomile German, Cypress, Frankincense, Ginger Orange sweet, Orange bitter
  Carrier oils: Carriers: Apricot kernel, Castor oil, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Linseed, Olive oil, Peanut oil, Sesame Seed, Evening Primrose, Walnut oil, Soya oil
• Lecture 5
  Essential oils:  Bergamot, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Eucalyptus Dives, Eucalyptus Smithii, Jasmine, Juniper, Mandarin, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black pepper, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Thyme, Vetiver

The rest will be advised as we progress along

About Your Teacher

Eileen Smyth

Eileen has been practicing aromatherapy since 2014.  She is deeply passionate about aromatherapy, the healing properties of essential oils and how they can enhance peoples lives.

Eileen’s interest stems from her childhood passion of aromas. She noticed that when walking in the forests, being beside the lakes and fields, the aromas of nature improved her well-being.  A walk in the forest with the aromas, especially pine, would uplift the mood, revitalizing the senses and, as she often says, healing, mind, body and soul.  She truly believes aromas help to transform moods and assist the healing process.

Her passion was reawakened in 2013 when she was challenged with life-changing circumstances and she became fully immersed in aromatherapy as a healing journey. Eileen joined Green Tara as a student and became fully qualified by taking the ITEC Aromatherapy Diploma, as well as Reiki, Anatomy and Physiology, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Energy Management and the Teacher Diploma.  It was during this process that Eileen decided she was going to teach Aromatherapy and was delighted to be given the opportunity at Green Tara, which has been a huge part of her Aromatherapy journey.

Eileen loves to keep exploring and developing, keeping her passion alive by working at home experimenting with the oils to create healing balms, creams, massage oils and aromas to compliment healing.  Eileen loves to do nothing other than explain the synergy of gifts of nature and how they impart their therapeutic values.  She loves to encourage people to follow their passion and share her knowledge and empower and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

Course Fee

Normally €995.00  – Special offer of €595.00 when paid in full when booking,  also to Green Tara Diploma graduates and therapists who have taken any CPD with us €595.00.  Special offer applies to therapists who are members of recognized associations.