Aromatherapist Accreditation Aromatherapy Qualification Standards

Membership

IFA Membership adds to your credibility as a practitioner as it confirms that you have reached a certain level of professional expertise and also shows that you are serious about your career and professional development. Doctors and employers refer patients to practitioners on accredited registers like the IFA, as they are regulated, giving a peace of mind. Importantly, in the work place, some government bodies, employers and clients will expect practitioners to be a member of a well-established complementary therapy body. The IFA quality mark is regarded by many such places as the organisation that delivers dedicated and experienced aromatherapists. The benefits of belonging to a therapy-specific body are that we understand the therapy inside out. We understand the challenges, education, research and development requirements of our members, which allows us to deliver a unique service. We offer a wide range of benefits, regular industry updates and specialist information to support members throughout their career. The IFA offer various categories of membership dependent on prior learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our worldwide network of therapists.

Membership Benefits

By joining the IFA you are reassuring the public that you uphold high standards of practice in your work as well as receiving a vast array of additional benefits to develop your practice and are kept informed of the latest changes and developments in the field.

Membership Criteria

The IFA is the globally recognised leader in the field of aromatherapy and everyone is welcome to join our professional network. The IFA offer various categories of membership dependent on prior learning.

Qualifications We Recognise

Whilst we offer our own vocational qualifications in aromatherapy, we also acknowledge and register those with qualifications from other providers and recognise ‘of equal' qualifications. On this page you can find out which category of membership your qualification permits you to join and how we assess applications.

Apply Online

To apply to be added to our register please complete the online form and provide the necessary evidence to enable a member of the team to ascertain which category of membership you are eligible for or advise on how to meet the standards.

Register Your Company

The IFA Corporate Member kitemark imbues confidence in your brand showing you offer quality products ethically marketed and advocate the safe use of aromatherapy and ethos of the IFA. It also allows you to become part of the largest world-wide network of aromatherapists, promoting your brand to our niche audience, entry on our product directory and opportunities to expand your outreach.

Therapist Insurance

It is a mandatory requirement for all practicing therapists to hold public liability insurance. The Alan Bowell Public Liability and Medical Malpractice scheme has been designed specifically for IFA registrants and provides market leading cover at the best available cost.

Changes to Your Information

During your registration with the IFA it is important to notify us of any changes in contact details or significant information about your declarations.

Renew Your Membership

Renewing your membership subscription with the IFA couldn’t be easier with various methods to renew to suit your preference. All members will receive written notification inviting them to renew and to reaffirm their declarations and continual compliance with IFA regulations.

Readmission to the Register

If you have not been professionally practicing for three (3) years or more due to illness, injury or other personal circumstances we recommend that you go on a refresher course to update your skills to reflect the latest developments in the field.