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• Course#: AR-310-PCC -- Section 18  Advanced Aromatherapy

• Curriculum Approved by: Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA)

• Instructor: Dr. Sheryl Beller-Kenner, Naturopath & Certified Aromatherapist, CAHP®

• Prerequisite: None

• Equivalent Number of Hours: 500 hours - Combination of:

  • In-Class & Fully-Observed Practice Clinics (70 Hours)

  • On-Line/Self-Study Work & Aroma Portfolio Activities (370 Hours)

  • Case Studies (60 Hours)

• Period of Active Enrollment: 18 months; may be completed earlier; may be extended for up to 6 more months

• Tuition: $ 2100.00 Canadian; deposit required to reserve your seat (amount depends on choice of payment plan)

• ​Other Fees:

  • BelArôme AR310 Aroma Supplies Kit

  • Reference Books

  • Payment Plan​

  • CAHP® Designation (Exam given by Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists)

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2 Fees

• Tuition includes: 

  • On-line E-Aroma Classroom

  • On-line Practice Exercises & Quizzes & updated course materials

  • Access to the course E-Aroma Classroom until you complete your final Practical Exam

  • Lab Aroma Blending Software

  • 1-year free subscription

  • AR310 Aroma Activities Portfolio Exercise Book

  • More than 50 Activity sheets provided on-line as we go through the course

  • AR310 Foundations Exam

  • AR310 Practical Exam

  • AR310 Certificate of Successful Program Completion

  • Beverages

• Other Fees:

  • BelArôme AR310 Aroma Supplies Kit

  • Reference Books

  • Payment Plan

  • CAHP® Designation Exam (administered by Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists)

 

Payment Arrangements

Payment Options:

For tuition & payment plan: (BelArôme) by cash or cheque or e-transfer. 

For BelArôme AR310 Aroma Supplies Kit: (directly from supplier) by credit card, debit card, PayPal, e-transfer

For Reference Books: (on-line sources) credit card, PayPal, etc.

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Payment Plans:

If you prefer to make multiple payments, you can choose from the following plans:

 

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Deposit Options: Deposits are due 2 weeks before the beginning of class the latest, especially if you pay by check. You may also choose to pay in full, at once. Deposit amount depends on your choice of payment plan.

 

Fees For Returned/Insufficient-Fund Checks: $45 fee per transaction.

 

Refunds: Withdrawal From A Course

BelArôme administers a refund policy which is fair and equitable.

 

Deposit & Tuition Refunds:

Notification of withdrawal from a course must be received in writing within 14 days of payment of deposit, 14 days before first day of class, or of day of receipt of access to BelArôme E-Learning Classroom in order to qualify for a full deposit refund (less postage, handling and administration costs - minimum $100).

 

If you have to withdraw for a documented medical reason, it may be possible to transfer you to the next semester/session.  In that case, whatever you have paid will be transferred to the fees of that course in that semester. You will be able to transfer in this way only one time.

 

No deposit or tuition refunds will be given after the first class date or when access to the E-Learning Classrooms has been given, whichever occurs first.

 

3 Duration of Course: 500 hours

This course is equivalent to 500 hours of study including the completion of 30 case studies, and you can take up to 18 months to complete it. You may request 1 extension for up to 6 more months.

 

Our class meetings are spread out over about 6 months (about 25 weeks) so you have time to incorporate your learning with your new blending and client skills. At the start of the program, you will be given an assignment calendar with weekly assignments to guide your journey and prepare you for each class. At any opportunity that you find yourself with additional time, you can accelerate your learning by fast-tracking your readings. In this way, you can study at a pace that is best for you. (This also gives you opportunities to take guilt-free breaks when you need them!)

 

With careful pre-planning, you can complete your case studies in about 6-8 weeks (less than 2 months). So, it is very possible to complete the program, with daily effort, within 8 months. Most students finish within a year or so, but you have up to 18 months if you need them.

 

4 Conditions Of Enrollment

All students must be at least 18 years old to apply for admission. All students are required to fill out a self-assessment health form. All information on it is completely confidential.

 

Anti-Discrimination Policy: 

In accordance with the Canada Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and, therefore, prohibited in Québec, BelArome Learning does not discriminate by: age, civil status, disability, ethnic or national origin, language, political convictions, pregnancy, race or colour, religion, sex/gender/sexual orientation, or social condition. In order to determine whether we will be able to provide reasonable accommodation of any handicaps, it will be the responsibility of the potential student to advise the school of any special needs at least 2 weeks before the class begins or before signing the school contract. We will make every possible effort for reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship on the teachers, the classroom setup, or the other students.

 

There is a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, violence, abuse (verbal or physical), or intoxication.  Students exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be expelled immediately without refund.

 

5 Class Size

Class enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Please register early to hold your spot.

 

6 BelArôme Holistic Health & Learning Center

BelArôme Holistic Health & Learning Center – Live Classroom Location

Our classroom is large and bright, filled with books and great energy. Enjoy spending time in Montréal, an exciting, international city. Enjoy learning directly about different cultures and life-styles as you prepare to welcome diverse clients. The building and our classroom are wheelchair-accessible. In addition, it is accessible by public transportation; a bus stop is in front of our building entrance.  Have fun with us; it's very much worth the trip from anywhere!

 

BelArôme E-Aroma Classrooms - On-line Facilities

As part of your enrollment benefits, you will be given admission to the BelArôme E-Aroma Classrooms area. This account will give you direct access to all study materials, unit practice quizzes, extra resources, student information & chat areas, and other course information.

You can access our web-based resources and chat rooms 7 days a week at the following address:   www.BelaromeLearning.ca

 

Teacher/Tutor Contact

Throughout the program, you will be guided by your instructor, who will be accessible in-person 5 days a week (Mon -Fri). You will be given access to your instructor’s Centre calendar, and you will be able to choose a specific time for a phone or video call. You can also contact your instructor by mail, fax, or email 7 days a week.  Your instructor will contact you within 48 hours, Monday through Friday.

 

7 Revised Course Syllabus: Modules, Units & Main Topics

Module One      Aromatherapy Foundations

Module Two      Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology

Module Three   Required Course Activities, Clinic, Foundations Exam

Module Four     Cases Studies, Practical Exam

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Modules One & Two are to be taken simultaneously, and their content is included in the Final Written Foundations Exam.  

Module Three can be taken only upon successful completion of the course requirements and the Final Written Foundations Exam for Modules One & Two.

Module Four can be taken only upon successful completion of Module Three.

 

MODULE ONE:  AROMATHERAPY FOUNDATIONS

1     FOUNDATIONS OF AROMATHERAPY

1.1  Course Procedures

1.2  Introduction To Aromatherapy

1.3  Becoming A Heart-Based Practitioner

1.4  History Of Aromatherapy

2     ESSENTIAL OILS, CARRIER OILS, HYDROSOLS & THE PLANTS THEY COME FROM

2.1  Essential Oils

2.2  Essential Oil Characteristics

2.3  Using Essential Oils

2.4  Using Hydrosols/Hydrolats

2.5  Using Carrier Oils

2.6  Infused/Macerated Carrier Oils

2.7  Other Carriers

3     MATERIA MEDICA & AROMATIC CHEMISTRY

3.1  Botany

3.2  Chemistry/ Functional Groups

3.3  Toxicity/Safety Issues

3.4  Pharmacokinetics & Dosage - How Eos Are Absorbed, Metabolized And Excreted From The Body

3.5  Pharmacology & Properties

4     EXPANDED APPLICATIONS

4.1  Skin Care

4.2  Spa Work

4.3  Subtle Aromatherapy

4.4  Medical Aromatherapy & Research

4.5  Aromatherapy In A Primary Health Care Environment

4.6  Aromatherapy & Pets

5     THE CLIENT SESSION (NO BODYWORK) & PRACTICE CLINIC

5.1  Pre-Session Set-Up

5.2  Overview Of A Session

5.3  Session Part 1: Pre-Blend Preparation Procedures

5.4  Session Part 2: Blend Preparation Procedures

5.5  Session Part 3: Post Blend Preparation Procedures

6     BUSINESS PRACTICES & DEONTOLOGY

6.1  Getting Started

6.2  Starting Your Own Clinic Or Not

6.3  Business Plan Formulation

6.4  Growing Your Business/ Marketing

 

MODULE TWO: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY

7     ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY

7.1  Definitions

7.2  Body Systems

•     Parts - Functions

•     System - Function & Interactions With Other Systems

•     Organs - Function & Interactions With Other Organs/Systems

•     General & Lifestyle Considerations - Diet, Exercises, Smoking, Stress

•     Aromatherapy Considerations

•     Pathologies In System

•     Effect Of Aromatherapy Treatment On System

•     Other Recommendations

 

MODULE THREE: REQUIRED COURSE ACTIVITIES, CLINIC, FOUNDATIONS EXAM

8     REQUIRED ACTIVITIES PORTFOLIO- FOUNDATIONS (AROMATOLOGIST & AROMATHERAPIST CERTIFICATION)

8.1  Preparing Required Activities Portfolio Before Foundations Exam

8.2  Submitting Required Activities Portfolio

9     PRACTICE CLINIC

9.1  Preparing For Practice Clinic

9.2  Participating In Practice Clinic

10   PRACTICE QUIZZES & FOUNDATIONS EXAM – WRITTEN (AROMATHERAPIST CERTIFICATION ONLY)

10.1  Preparing For Final Foundations Exam

10.2  Practice Quizzes

10.3  Final Written Foundations Exam - Modules One & Two

 

MODULE FOUR: CASES STUDIES, PRACTICAL EXAM

11   CASE STUDIES

11.1  Case Study Protocol

11.2  Case Study Notebook

12   PRACTICAL EXAM – HANDS-ON (No Bodywork)

12.1  Final Practical Exam Requirements & Protocol

12.2  Final Practical Exam

 

8 Learning Formats

The structure of this course is a combination of In-Class & On-Line/Self-Study Work. The Foundations Classes will be held approximately once a month for 8 hours (request schedule of classes for the specific up-coming sections of this course). If you can’t attend a particular class in person, we will arrange for you to attend on-line. We are mindful that each student has different learning needs, and we work together with you to meet them.

 

We are experts at hybrid learning. Our in-class sessions will be facilitated by a very live, very experienced instructor. In class, we share, ask questions, discuss and blend.  We combine this with on-line self-study. Your instructor guides you from the beginning to the finish of our journey together. Get all of the benefits of working hands-on with a live instructor and of doing self-study at your own pace. Combine the best of the face-to-face and on-line high-tech worlds!

 

Self-Study

Between class meetings, your weekly self-study work will include readings, blending activities, projects, on-line activities and on-line quizzes. Some of the self-study activities will be graded & included as part of your final grade; all will be given feedback. All assignments will be available in your E-Aroma Classroom on-line.

 

Quizzes, Tests & Case Studies

 

On-line Practice Quizzes

The on-line Unit Quizzes are designed for you to be able to review your learnings as you go along and to help you prepare for your exams. You can see your results immediately and take the quiz as many times as you’d like; they’re great learning tools. There are no course grades associated with the quizzes; they are there for extra practice. In addition, your instructor will give you practical tips for studying and preparing throughout the semester.

 

Final Foundations Exam

During the last class of the session, you will be requested to sign up for and complete the Written Final Foundations Exam. This exam will cover all of the Foundations work that we have done in class or for self-study.

 

This exam will be scored out of 100%.  Minimum passing grade is 80%.  Upon unsuccessful completion, one make-up exam may be taken, for an additional fee.  Upon successful completion, you may begin your case studies, confident that you now have the knowledge and skills to work with ‘clients’.

 

Case Studies

Upon successful completion of your written Final Foundations Exam, you will be required to complete 30 case studies. Your instructor will help prepare you to do the case studies.

 

Case Studies are the activity that prepares you to apply how all of the skills that you have learned will prepare you to work with clients of your own. Each case study will be in the format you will use with your own clients.By the time that you have completed them, you will be confident about working with others in a professional manner.

From time to time, your instructor may make available opportunities for you to get additional, supervised practice in a clinic setting.

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Case Studies must be completed within 6 months of the Written Final Foundations Exam. They must be marked and completed before the Final Practical Exam can be taken.  It will take at least 3 weeks for case studies to be reviewed and graded, so plan accordingly.

 

All case studies will be reviewed by your instructor, and will be graded on a pass/fail basis.  Upon unsuccessful completion of any case, you will revise those case studies that need to be improved.  Upon successful completion of all cases, you may schedule your Final Practical Exam.

 

Final Practical Exam

The Final Practical Exam is a case study visit in which your instructor is your ‘client’. It must be completed within 1 month of completion of case studies. Successful completion of the Final Practical Exam is considered to be a score of 80%.

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Receiving An Aromatherapy Session

It is a great benefit to be able to give and receive a professional aromatherapy session. Your personal self-care is of utmost importance. BEFORE you finish your case studies and take your Hands-On Practical Exam, you must have received one professional AROMATHERAPY session from a CFA-certified, professional member. You will be given a list of practitioners to contact.

 

Final Practical Exam

After all of the other requirements have been met, you will be required to take a Final Practical Exam.

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Basically, you will conduct an AROMATHERAPY session on your instructor (who will role play a client), going through every part of the protocol for a first visit. This will include setting up, welcoming the client, performing all assessments, making an Individualized Blend, giving client directions & recommendations, and recording the session.

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This exam will be scored out of 100%; the minimum passing grade is 80%.  Upon unsuccessful completion, one make-up exam may be taken, for an additional fee.  Upon successful completion of this and all other course requirements, you will be awarded your certificate.

 

9 Class Attendance

You are expected to attend at least:

• 90% of all non-examination class time in person

• Both the written and the practical exams

• The Practice Clinic

 

10 Course Completion

Certification will be awarded upon successful completion (grade of 80% or better) of course attendance, Final Foundations Exam, Final Practical Exam, Required Activities, Practice Exam and Case Studies.  In addition, you must receive one AROMATHERAPY session from a CFA-certified practitioner.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, you may apply to the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA) to take an exam to receive the CAHP®(Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner) designation.  The CFA requires that you take this exam within 3 months of receiving your certification; we will help you through this process.  Upon successful completion of their exam, you become eligible for membership in the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists as a Professional Member.

 

Program Completion Time Limit

Advanced Certification Courses must be completed within 18 months of the first day of class.  It may be possible to receive up to a 6-month extension upon request before the end of the session.

 

If you want to receive the CAHP® (Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner®) designation, you need to apply to the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA).  The CFA requires that you take their exam within 3 months of receiving your certification. We will assist you through this process. Upon successful completion of their exam, you also become eligible for membership in the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists as a Professional Member.

 

Deferments and Extensions

If there is a valid reason, you may apply to the office manager in writing for a deferment or extension. If you demonstrate exceptional circumstances, we will grant a 3-6 month deferment, as necessary. Additional fees may apply.

 

11 Books & Materials

Materials Included in Tuition Fee

Copyright of materials: Courses, course notes and on-line materials are not to be sold, loaned, copied, or used in any way outside of the pursuit of studying the course by the person who is enrolled in the course; unless permission is sought and granted in writing by the School.

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• On-line E-Aroma Classroom

  • On-line Practice Exercises & Quizzes & updated course materials

  • Access to the course E-Aroma Classroom until you complete your final Practical Exam

• Lab Aroma Blending Software

  • 1-year free subscription

• AR310 Aroma Activities Portfolio Exercise Book

  • More than 50 Activity sheets provided on-line as we go through the course

• AR310 Foundations Exam

• AR310 Practical Exam

• AR310 Certificate of Successful Program Completion

• Beverages

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Materials To Be Purchased By Student

• BelArôme AR310 Aroma Supplies Kit (to be purchased directly through our supplier; they accept credit cards)

• Reference Books - 5 texts for studying and starting your library (titles given upon registration)

• Payment Plan

• CAHP® (Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner) Exam & Designation (administered by Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists)

• One aromatherapy session from a CFA-certified practitioner

• Loose-leaf Binder & Paper

• Pens/Pencils, Colored Pencils/Crayons

 

12 About The Instructor - Dr. Sheryl Beller-Kenner​

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“I seek to connect as many hearts as there are stars in the sky.”

--Dr. Sheryl Beller-Kenner

 

As a holistic health care practitioner, I am devoted to guiding organizations and people on journeys of wellness, self-fulfilment, and connection.

 

I'm a heart-centered Earth Mama. I love our planet and the people on it. I am extremely curious about everything. I am, literally, a perennial student and I read, do research, and write professional articles for fun. Drawing between the lines is difficult for me because I delight in expanding boundaries. Active in the waning years of the hippie movement, I strongly advocated for women's rights, freedom of religion, and rock 'n' roll. I have been a Techno-Queen since a computer was made small enough to put onto my desk, and I have used it to bring technology into language teaching & learning to instructors and schools all across the world. 

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Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said, “A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered”, I have spent much time over the past 25 years making healing preparations from the gifts of the plants. And I have discovered, “If you listen, they will teach you.”

 

Learning is about mindful listening. I have received my naturopathic training from various places in order to develop a well-rounded approach to complementary health care. I received my certification as a Chartered Herbalist (designation of CH) from Dominion Herbal College in British Columbia, Canada, as an aromatherapist who does aromatherapy massage (designation of CAHP) from Ontario, Canada, as a foot reflexologist (designation of RCRT) and a Level II Reiki practitioner, from here in Montreal, Canada.  My work in Spiritual Phytoessencing with Dr. Bruce Berkowsky and earned designation as a registered Spiritual PhytoEssencing practitioner(R.SPE.P.) and Group Training Leader, has taught me how to take my work with essential oils and with clients to a much higher, much more spiritual level.

 

Being a wellness practitioner is about being mindful of your own wellness daily. I have earned a certificate from the Unified Mindfulness organization that gives me a tool that I use daily for self-regulation and calm. My training as a Certified HeartMath Provider has given me the tools to help myself, my clients, and my students relieve the stress that causes emotional, physical, mental and spiritual imbalances. With these tools, I can be a role model for using various ways to demonstrate how stress reduction can be accomplished in so very many ways.

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Enjoying staying connected to other professionals in healthcare, I am currently a member in good standing of the following professional health-care organizations: Association Canadienne des Thérapeutes en Médecines Douces/Canadian Association of Therapists in Complementary Medicine (formerly Association Canadienne des Massothérapeutes et Autres Thérapeutes en Médecines Alternatives/Canadian Association of Massage Therapists and Other Therapists in Alternative Medicine) (ACTMD/CATCM); National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA); Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA); Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) - National and Montreal Chapter; and International Association of Aromatherapists (AIA). In addition, I am a long-term member of the educational committee for the AIA and, in the past, for the CFA.

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Continued focus on various aspects of professional growth is important to me. Trained in the Xchange Approach during the pandemic, I took a deep dive into bringing wellness into organizations and businesses during stressful transformations.  For businesses, stress reduces productivity, increases absenteeism & employee turnover, and causes the loss of its previously-established values.  These challenges have an immediate effect on the bottom line of any organization.  My Xchange training brought me up-to-date on the use of new on-line technologies, the latest research on becoming a valued 'guide on the side', and how highly interactive activity can bring teams together to reduce confusion while opening up authentic lines of communication.  I can work with individual CEOs, Board of Directors, Human Resources departments, and very large groups (workshops, conferences, weekend retreats) as a consultant or facilitator. This model is 100% business and 100% fun!

 

Teaching is also about mindful noticing (also called mindful listening). People want to be seen, heard, and understood. Each person I interact with gets my full attention so I can authentically connect with the person in front of me. For over 35 years, I have been teaching people of all ages all over North America. I currently offer professional certification programs in aromatherapy, herbology and reflexology right here in Montreal. Introductory courses I also love to teach include Unified Mindfulness Meditation and HeartMath ®. As they are requested throughout the year, I introduce workshops on various topics such as perfume blending, stress reduction, incorporating essential oils into your daily life…and the list goes on.

 

Working with clients is also about heart-based connecting. In addition to being the full-time director of BelArôme Holistic Health Centre and the Montreal HeartMath Stress Reduction Clinic, I run a thriving private practice. I support all of my clients in getting in touch with their hearts and the ‘small spark within’ and showing them how this can lead them to a well-balanced, calm, healthy lifestyle.  

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"If we open our minds and our hearts,
we will discover that we have everything we need right here in front of us."

-- Dr. Sheryl Beller-Kenner

 

Join me!

 

13 Deepening Your Professionalism

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: All students are urged to join a professional Aromatherapy organization and obtain practitioner insurance - even as a student.  Each professional aromatherapy organization in North America has different requirements for professional membership that may or may not include certain number of study hours, certain number of case studies, and/or an entrance exam. As of 2024, the BelArôme course curriculum at least meets all of the advanced requirements of each North American professional Aromatherapy organization. If the organization that you choose to join after you receive your certificate requires you to take its own exam, you will have to arrange it and pay that organization; it is not included in the exams for this course, but you can request that we act as a proctor if needed.

 

It is highly recommended that you become a student member of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA); this will give you the opportunity to meet other aromatherapists, participate in professional activities, and buy insurance coverage for when you work on your case studies. The CFA will confer the CAHP® designation if you take and pass its CAHP® exam.  There are numerous other professional organizations that you will be eligible to join too; each one offers many different benefits.  Further information will be given in class.

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