Course Schedule

6-month Full Time English Course Schedule
EFT0912    Tue, Wed and Thurs  
                  9:30am - 4:30pm
                  starting September 11, 2012

18-month Part Time English Course Schedule
EPT0712    Mon and Wed
                  7:00pm - 10:00pm
                  starting July 16, 2012

18-month Part Time Cantonese Course Schedule
CPT0812    Tue and Fri
                  7:00pm - 10:00pm                
                  starting August 7, 2012


Places are limited. Please contact our Admission Office at 2882 2444 or by email to info@apagroup.com.hk for enquiry and enrolmnet
                    

Course Fee and Expenses

Course Fee

The course fee is HK$45,000.

A 10% non-refundable deposit is required to be paid upon enrolment, with the balance due before commencement of the course.

Full Payment – a 2% discount is offered for full payment before course commencement.

By Instalments – 1st instalment (80% of the remaining fee) is required to be paid on or before the commencement day of the course, and 2nd instalment (the rest of the fee) 30 calendar days thereafter.

Additional Expenses

Starter set of essential and base oils

Financial Aid

Students who are Hong Kong residents are entitled to apply for a government loan via the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS) through the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA). For details, please refer to the website www.sfaa.gov.hk/index.htm.

Assignment, Project and Examination

Students have to complete assignments, projects and examinations in order to fulfill the requirement of the course.

Course Component                Assignment                      Form of Assessment         
Essential Oil Pharmacy             in-class and bring home     2  written examinations
Essential Oil Chemistry             in-class                            1 written examination
Anatomy & Physiology              in-class                            2 written examinations
Pathology                                           -                            1 presentation
Tradition Chinese Medicine                   -                            1 written examination
Massage                                  bring home                        1 practical examination
Communication Awareness        in-class                             2 written projects
Holistic Views                                     -                                           -
Business Senses                                -                            1 written project
CPR                                                   -                            1 practical examination

Passing Grade : 60% in examination and Grade C

Accreditation & Affiliation

The Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy Diploma course is recognized by and affiliated with the following international governing bodies for Aromatherapy:

The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA)      

The IFPA is the largest professional aromatherapy practitioners' organisation in the world, and is a strong, respected voice in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Its inception in 2002 was the result of a vision by the UK’s major international professional aromatherapy organisations to become the best they could, and now operates worldwide.
APA was the first to become one of the worldwide affiliated and accredited schools of IFPA in Hong Kong.  Ever since 1999, graduates of the APA Academy can apply for IFPA membership directly with their diploma qualification.                                   

http://www.ifparoma.org/

                                                                                                                                  

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)                

NAHA is an educational, non-profit organization based in the USA, dedicated to enhancing public awareness of the benefits of true aromatherapy.
NAHA is actively involved with promoting and elevating academic standards in aromatherapy education and practice for the profession. NAHA is also actively involved in furthering the public's perception and knowledge of true aromatherapy and its safe and effective application in everyday life.
APA is affiliated with and accredited by NAHA, and our graduates can apply for NAHA membership directly with their diploma qualification.
http://www.naha.org/

                                                                                                                                      

New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA)               

NZROHA has established itself as the national register for qualified Holistic Aromatherapists, supporting, informing and promoting Aromatherapy in New Zealand. It is a founding member of the NZ Charter of Health Practitioners Inc. and is developing affiliates with other natural health modalities. 
The Register consists of members each being engaged, trained, or interested in Aromatherapy, or others interested in furthering the objects of the Register. The Register sets professional standards for practising members – all members must comply with and uphold the NZROHA Rules, Membership Policy, Codes of Ethics, and Code of Practice.      

APA is affiliated with and accreditated NZROHA and our graduates can apply for NZROHA membership directly with their diploma qualification.
http://www.aromatherapy.org.nz/

Course Structure

Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy Diploma Course has been formulated after years of first hand practical clinet and workshop experience. This course covering 10 components and comprising 369 in-class hours plus 408 recommended self-study hours, makes a total 777 actual learning hours.

10 Course Components includes :

Essential Oil Pharmacy 

Insight into 50 essential oils and their physiological and psychological uses and applications

Essential Oil Chemistry

A general understanding of the phamacology and toxicology of essential oils and commonly  prescribed drugs and how essential oils are metabolized within the body and how they interact with each other.

Anatomny, Physiology & Pathology
Insight into the structure of the body, the normal functions of the body, the structure and functional manifestation of disease.

Massage
Insight into the general principles of massage, communication through touch with warmth, sensitvity and reassurance.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Insight into principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the 'Five Elements' theory and how TCM restores the natural balance of energy in the body

Communication Awareness
Insight into the power of the word, your own self development, the role of a professional aromatherapist

Business Sense
Insight into how to set up and run a business.

Holistic Views
Insight into other natural haling professional and how aromatherapist can work with other practitioners to care for clients holistically. Gain an understanding of the inter-connection of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the human body.

CPR
Equip student with basic first-aid knowledge for future use as well as to fulfil the requirement of  international governing bodies.

Clinic Day
A chance to work as student practitioner holistically to put theory into practice.