Aromatherapy school - how can I become an aromatherapist?

You should be able to find a dedicated aromatherapy school or good beauty school in your area that serves your needs, if you are considering taking aromatherapy classes and becoming an aromatherapist. If, however, there is no aromatherapy school in your local neighborhood, there is always the option of learning to become an aromatherapist through distance learning or home study.

Provided the course is of a good enough standard, the fact that you are learning away from a class environment should not particularly matter. You should receive adequate tutorial support over the telephone or through email, or even via online web forums if the school or university is technologically up to speed.

But is a career in aromatherapy for you? Why not test yourself to see whether you would be a good candidate for aromatherapy school? Click here for the answers.

Question One – click here for the answer

In general, oils produced from the leaves of plants are used in the treatment of:

a. relaxation
b. anxiety
c. respiration
d. indigestion

Question Two – click here for the answer

Which of the following aromatic oils can be used as an anti-fungal treatment?

a. myrrh
b. tea tree (ti-tree)
c. rosewood
d. all three of the above

Question Three – click here for the answer

How many drops of oil should be added to water for an aromatherapy bath?

a. 1-3
b. 6-8
c. 10-20
d. 30-40

Question Four – click here for the answer

Which one of the following should NOT be used to treat sunburn or a heat rash?

a. chamomile
b. lemon
c. tea tree (ti-tree)
d. lavender