Practice Development: Aromatherapy

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date. The timetable for level 6 modules running in 2013/4 is available on the Practice Development Framework website.

Indicative pathways for completion of the UAD or PgC within the academic year 2013/4, are available from the Practice Development Framework website at http://tiny.cc/healthcpd.

Why study with us?

Do you work within a health care setting? Do you want to incorporate complementary therapies within your practice? Would you like to undertake a short course which specialises in aromatherapy?

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Aromatherapy, you could bring the 60 credits into a top-up degree in BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or BSc (Hons) Practice Development.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

Students must provide evidence of prior study in anatomy and physiology.

Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and potential students will be offered advice by an academic tutor on the suitability of the award and their module choice within the award, dependent on factors such as recency of prior learning, and their personal and professional development needs. Students should be able to show potential benefit from studying for the award and a commitment to attempting the assessment items.

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Modules

All modules carry 20 credits at level 6 and all three modules are compulsory for this award.

Core modules

HRBG6006 Therapeutic Relationships: Assessment and Treatment Planning

HRBG6001 Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils to Promote Health and Wellbeing

HRBG6005 Somatic Bodywork: Therapeutic Touch and Massage

Course summary

The University Advanced Diploma Practice Development: Aromatherapy is designed for individuals who wish to increase their skills set by studying complementary therapies and therapeutic relationships at level 6.