Since its inception in 2002 the IFPA has been committed to the promotion of Aromatherapy as a health care discipline via an education programme that is core to the philosophy of the organisation.  The IFPA believes that education is key to the future of Aromatherapy and as such actively supports the provision of nationally accepted standards and works with its Schools to ensure these standards are met and maintained.

Via education the IFPA ensures that any individual who undertakes training within an IFPA accredited scheme will qualify to an approved standard that not only meets but exceeds National Training Standards.  Such a recognised qualification will enable them to seek employment.

There are many levels and standards of education and training and as many organisations, associations and awarding bodies that deliver them however any student who completes an IFPA approved course can be sure that they will meet the criteria required for registration with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. (CNHC). The new regulatory body set up with Department of Health funding via the Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health.  IFPA has been approved by the CNHC to verify applications for regisration.  We offer a discounted registration fee to members who register through us. All members who trained through one of our approved/accredited schools will automatically be eligible to register with CNHC.  A registration form can be downloaded below.  To find out more about the CNHC go to: www.cnhc.org.uk