Registered IFPA Aromatherapy Tutors
Introduction Tutor Criteria Principal Aromatherapy Tutor Aromatherapy Tutor
Trainee Aromatherapy Tutor Tutor Registration Registration Forms
Historically only those tutors who taught aromatherapy on IFPA accredited courses were on a register of tutors as this is a requisite for educational establishments to gain IFPA accredited status. However, as a result of numerous enquiries from members it has been decided to open a tutor register to all full IFPA members who are qualified to teach aromatherapy.
The register is divided into the three categories briefly outlined below:
1.Principal lecturers – must have a minimum of 5 years professional aromatherapy practice plus a recognised teaching qualification.
2.Tutors – must have a minimum of 3 years professional aromatherapy practice plus a recognised teaching qualification.
3.Trainee tutor – must have a minimum of 2 years professional aromatherapy practice and be registered on a recognised teacher-training course.
Furthermore the register will distinguish between tutors teaching on IFPA accredited and non-IFPA accredited courses.
Initial registration will cost between £20 and £30 depending on the category being applied for. At present it is not envisaged that there will be an annual renewal but that, in line with IFPA accredited schools, renewals will be 4-yearly.
If you think you may qualify for registration please contact the IFPA office or visit the IFPA website for more details and application forms.
Yours sincerely,
Fran Rawlings
Chair IFPA Accreditation and Examinations.
IFPA Aromatherapy Tutor Criteria
1.Must be a fully paid up member of the IFPA with insurance, either through the IFPA or to the same level of cover
2. Must be qualified in aromatherapy to IFPA, ISPA, RQA or IFA standard
3. Must have a minimum of 5 years continuous professional aromatherapy practice
4.Must hold a recognised teaching qualification, such as City and Guilds, equivalent or higher*
5. Applicants trained or teaching outside the UK must comply with clause 4 above
OR
hold a recognised teaching qualification of an equivalent standard to that outlined in clause 4 from the country in which they trained/teach
OR
hold a recognised teaching qualification of an equivalent standard to that outlined in clause 4 from the country in which they trained/teach.
1. Must be a fully paid up member of the IFPA with insurance, either through the IFPA or to the same level of cover.
2. Must be qualified in aromatherapy to IFPA, ISPA, RQA or IFA standard
3. Must have a minimum of 3 years continuous professional aromatherapy practice
4. Must hold a recognised teaching qualification, such as City and Guilds, equivalent or higher*
5. Applicants trained or teaching outside the UK must comply with clause 4 above
OR
hold a recognised teaching qualification of an equivalent standard to that outlined in clause 4 from the country in which they trained/teach.
6. Must work under the direction of a principal tutor; but need not be personally supervised at all times
7. May teach a maximum of 75% of the aromatherapy contact hours unsupervised
8. Must continue in professional practice whilst upgrading to principal tutor status.
*Those with a higher degree and teaching experience at university level MAY be exempt from the teaching qualification, at the discretion of the education committee. Council should ratify this exemption.
1. Must be a fully paid up member of the IFPA with insurance, either through the IFPA or to the same level.
2. Must be qualified in aromatherapy to IFPA, ISPA, RQA or IFA standard
3. Must have a minimum of 2 years continuous professional aromatherapy practice
4. Must be undertaking a recognised teacher training course
5. Must comply with the regulations of the country of residence concerning teaching qualifications
6. Must work under the supervision of a tutor or principal tutor
7. May teach a maximum of 50% of the aromatherapy contact hours without in-class supervision
8. Must continue in professional practice whilst upgrading to tutor status
General notes on Registration of Tutors
1. ALL aromatherapy tutors teaching on IFPA accredited courses must be registered as such in order to comply with school accreditation regulations.
2. IFPA tutor registration is dependant on tutors remaining fully paid up members of the IFPA with insurance.
3. Tutors who wish to be upgraded must apply to the IFPA for re-registration and pay the appropriate fee.
4. Tutors are eligible to register if they are teaching aromatherapy provided they meet the tutor criteria [see above] for the level they are applying to join.
5. School certificates/diplomas issued to students on completion of an IFPA accredited course must be signed by the registered principal aromatherapy tutor who taught that course*, otherwise the certificate will be deemed invalid for the purposes of the qualified student obtaining full membership of the IFPA.
* those graduating from IFPA accredited university courses must provide a copy of their degree certificate to obtain full membership.
Successful applicants will be issued with an IFPA tutor registration card
Only those with a current IFPA tutor registration card will be eligible to teach aromatherapy on an IFPA accredited course.
Forms for the Registration of Tutors, Renewal of Details, Tutor Changes and Principals Declarationare available to download here in PDF Format.
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All forms and information also available by contacting the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists head office at:
The IFPA,
82 Ashby Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1SN