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International Federation of Aromatherapists A Charitable Organisation founded in 1985. Working for Quality The Federation has been in the forefront of development within the aromatherapy profession since its inception
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International Federation of Aromatherapists A Charitable Organisation founded in 1985
Working for Quality • The Federation has been in the forefront of development within the aromatherapy profession since its inception • Introducing aromatherapy into hospitals, hospices, special care and general practises • Maintaining links with leading researches and universities • Training the nursing profession • Forging links with other professional organisations • Setting national occupational standards
What is the IFA • A charity organisation (Registered Charity No: 327290) • Founded in 1985 • Founder of International Training Standards • Approximately 1800 Members and 79 registered schools in the UK and Overseas • Upholding professional standards within Codes of Practice and Ethics • Forerunners in the promotion of Aromatherapy
Why the IFA • The IFA offers security, a continuing training and development programme, links with members at home and abroad, a sense of belonging to a well respected and caring organisation • Full members can add ‘MIFA reg’ to their name • Are protected by the IFA’s professional indemnity and public liability insurance • Are regularly updated on current professional developments and training opportunities • Receive a quarterly in-house magazine • Meet regionally to exchange ideas, for advice and support
Continuous Professional Development • 36 hours minimum over 3 year period • Research • Attendance at qualifying lectures and workshops • Magazine articles / published papers • Involvement in liaison with other organisations
RegisteredCourse • Follow the IFA Syllabus • Principal Teacher must be IFA Certified as such • Teachers are to IFA Standards • IFA certifies grades of teachers: • Trainee – Assistant – Principal and recognises specialist lectures • Schools are inspected (standards and facilities) • Applies World-Wide
Being a Member of the IFA • Prestige of belonging to the longest-established governing body with the highest standards in aromatherapy • Effective & Economical Professional Insurance Cover • Membership valid internationally • Discounted workshops and CPD training • Professional details entered in Members Directory & on the IFA Website • Free PR from advertising and promotional events
The IFA Provides to its Members • Corporate Branding and Business support in our members area with free downloads • Contact details displayed on our website • Aromatherapy Times (Quarterly Magazine) • Regional Group Support • Discounts on our shopping cart, events and web partners websites • Free tickets to Complementary health Exhibtions & PR • Study support
What is an IFA Qualified Aromatherapists? • Attended an IFA accredited school • - for minimum duration of 9 (nine) months • - Minimum 120 hours supervised – 240 hours unsupervised • - Principal teacher/students ration maximum 1:8 • Passed IFA Practical and Theory Examination • - including 50 Case Studies and a Business Study Thesis • - including a detailed knowledge of min. 50 Essentials oils • (Latin names, sources, extraction, chemical components etc.) • Has a professional Indemnity Insurance cover • Holds a current recognised First Aid Certificate • The IFA Qualification is Professional – not academic
Membership • Classes of Membership: • Friend (Non-practising) • Student • Associate • Full Member (fully qualified, may use affix and has voting rights) • Carer • In addition the IFA grants: • Honorary Membership • Fellow
Contact the IFA 20A The Mall, Ealing Broadway, W5 2PJ Tel: 020 8567 2243 Fax: 020 8840 9288 Website: www.ifaroma.org E-mail: office@ifaroma.org