The West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy offers you the chance to take quality aromatherapy certification courses at home, just like going to an aromatherapy school!
Learn all you need to know about essential oils and their uses in the comfort of your own home at your own pace, via distance learning (self directed home study classes). We are committed to offering Aromatherapy education of the highest standard at affordable prices. We specialize in aromatherapy education that allows one to naturally progress to the level of expertise desired resulting in Aromatherapy Certification.
The West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy was incorporated in April 1999 and over 1,000 students have successfully worked through our programs under the ongoing expert guidance of Beverley Hawkins, a true professional with many years of hands on experience. Beverley also maintains a successful hands on practice in Tsawwassen, BC. It is the depth of this clinical experience, together with a constant drive to learn more and more, that makes Beverley an incredible mentor and guide to those taking the courses offered through the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.
Essential oils can be used in many different ways and for many different purposes from the esoteric through to the medical and everything in between. Our courses are aimed at providing a good solid grounding in the use of essential oils within this broad framework, allowing our graduates to use them with confidence and understanding.
Aromatherapy correspondence courses are our specialty, we will help you acquire the knowledge you require to effectively use essential oils through our well researched and referenced course manuals, we are constantly updating these materials to ensure that we provide our students with the most up to date and current information available. We also provide ongoing support throughout the entire course. We are available to answer questions by phone, fax, mail or email. Students are also invited to join our e-mail groups. These are forums where one can interact not only with the school, but also with others who are taking the courses. If questions are asked on the group lists they are answered on the group so that everyone gets the benefit. This is the closest we can get to a classroom atmosphere without actually having to be in a classroom. One has the benefits of being able to study on their own time schedule at their own pace, while still having the support of others doing the same.
Take advantage of this opportunity to attend Aromatherapy school at home. Learn at your own speed and attain the level of expertise you desire with these comprehensive correspondence aromatherapy courses assembled by an accredited and experienced professional.
Aromatherapy Courses
- The Aromatherapy 101 Course – our basic aromatherapy course.
- The Aromatherapy 201 Course - this course that builds on the knowledge already gained in the Aromatherapy 101 Course. Prerequisite Aromatherapy 101.
- Full Professional Course – take advantage of purchasing both the Aromatherapy 101 course and Aromatherapy 201 course at the same time and receive a discount.
Massage Workshop Options
- Three Day Massage Intensive teaches hands on the massage routine as outlined in the Aromatherapy 201 course.
- Aroma Massage DVD for those who are unable to take a hands on class with us.
A Certificate is awarded on the successful completion of each course and is specific to that course. Completion of Aromatherapy 101 (rated at 170 hours) and Aromatherapy 201 (rated at 440 hours) is generally required for those who wish to join one of the Aromatherapy Associations as a Professional Member. Please note that while none of our massage options are a requirement for our successful Aromatherapy 201 graduates to receive a Certificate from West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy recognizing them as an “Aromatherapist”, we do offer graduates of our Aromatherapy 101, Aromatherapy 201 and one of our massage options the opportunity to receive a Diploma in Aromatherapy to recognize that they have completed a massage portion as well.
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Interested in knowing what our Alumni have to say about the school and our courses? Take a look at our Testimonials.
Aromatherapy Associations do not offer training courses, however they all have standards and requirements that must be met by those wishing to join. Some Associations will also recognize individuals or schools as teaching to their standards. Our courses are recognized by all of the associations listed. They not only meet the requirements of each individual association but in fact, exceed the requirements of all of them. Our graduates are eligible to join the following Associations as Full Professional Members.
In Canada:
British Columbia Association of Practicing Aromatherapists (BCAPA);
British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy (BCAOA);
Natural Health Professionals of Canada (NHPC) (formerly AMTWP);
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists CFA;
In the USA:
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA);
Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA);
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP);
For links to these associations see our Links page.
Our courses are also recognized by:
- the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia for Cycle 8 (Aromatherapy 101 – 24.0 credits; Aromatherapy 201 – 24.0 credits, Aromatherapy Caddy Chemistry 10.0 credits, Reiki Level I -6.5 credits, Seated Chair Massage – 13.0 credits)
- the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals as being eligible for earning Continuing Education Units.
The West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy is approved by the Minister Of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada under sub-paragraphs 118.5(1)(1)(ii) and 118.6(1)(a)(ii) of the Income Tax Act and is eligible to issue Tuition Tax Certificates.
A Certificate is awarded on the successful completion of each course. Those who successfully complete, Aromatherapy 101, Aromatherapy 201 and one of our massage options will be eligible to request our Diploma in Aromatherapy.
Methods of Payment: Visa, Master Card, American Express, JCB, Discover, Diners Club International, Bank Guaranteed Cheque, Money Order, Email Interac and PayPal.
A Chinese language version of our Home Study Course is available through our Agent in Taiwan Click Here
Please Note:
NO school in China is part of the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy. NO school in China has permission to use our name and logo on their website or in any of their promotions.
A Korean language version of our Home Study Course is available through our Agent in South Korea. For more information Click Here