On 12 February 2001 the Allied
Health Professions Act was implemented. The Act requires that any person practicing
therapeutic aromatherapy must hold a qualification recognized by the
Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), with whom you
have to be registered. This is a Diploma in Therapeutic Aromatherapy. You must
be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in order to practice
legally in South Africa. The purpose of the Council is to provide for the control
of the practice of allied health professions. Regulations as to scope of practice,
education and training, etc, are being generated. These will set standards for
therapists as well protect the public from unscrupulous practitioners.
Where to study for the Diploma in Therapeutic Aromatherapy?
At present, to our knowledge, and according to Department of Education as at 13
April 2007 there are only 5 further education institutions in South Africa who
offer the Diploma in Therapeutic Aromatherapy.
They are:
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Camelot International Pty (Ltd)
P.O. Box 1090 PARKLANDS 2121 |
Mrs M.L. Kleine (Director)
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(011) 880-3850(T)
(011) 880-9209(F) |
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Complementary Health Centre
PO Box 12262 Hatfield 0083 |
Mrs B McCormick
Principal |
(012) 342-2250(T)
(012) 342-2201(F) |
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Potchefstroom Akademie (Pty) Ltd
Diploma in Aromatherapy P O Box 20355 NOORDBRUG 2522 |
Mrs T Scholtz (Principal)
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(018) 294-5107(T)
(018) 293-1991(F) |
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South African College of Complementary Therapies
327 Bulwer Street PIETERMARITZBURG 3201 |
Ms S Bennett (Principal)
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(033) 345-2047(T)
(033) 342-1801(T&F) |