British Columbia Alliance Of Aromatherapy (BCAOA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Aromatherapy
Member Type(s): Registered Aromatherapists
Scope: Regional - British Columbia
Formed: 1999
Members: 180
Registration No.: S-0039477 - Society Act, British Columbia, Canada
Address: 206-1554 George Street, White Rock, BC, V4B 4A5, Canada
Phone: 604-515-2226 or Toll Free: 1-866-339-2226
Email: info@bcaoa.org
Website: www.bcaoa.org

Description:

The British Columbia Alliance Of Aromatherapy, (BCAOA), is an association dedicated to the establishment of the profession of aromatherapy in the Province of British Columbia.

Mission/Aims:

The mission as established by the Board of Directors remains:

To provide educational and professional standards and ethics for aromatherapy in British Columbia.

To publicly promote aromatherapy as a safe, effective professional therapy (in cooperation with other professionals).

To provide/support on going education.

To foster a sense of community and exchange among aromatherapists, health care practitioners and associations.

To encourage and promote research in the field of aromatherapy.

Principal Activities:

The British Columbia Alliance Of Aromatherapy, also referred to as the BCAOA, is an association of aromatherapists, who meet set standards of education and practice and who want to contribute to the success of the association's mission. The BCAOA works on behalf of its members to increase public awareness of aromatherapy and the therapeutic use of essential oils.

Member Benefits:

Membership in the BCAOA provides special advantages not found in other aromatherapy associations. These included:

Recognition by the public as a trained professional aromatherapist;

Ability to identify yourself, with the designation of Registered Aromatherapist, as a member of a professional aromatherapy association;

Belonging to an association which is gaining respect throughout British Columbia and the world for establishing standards in aromatherapy education and practice;

Belonging to an association, whish is willing to stand up and fight for your right to practice as an aromatherapist anywhere in British Columbia;

Influence the development of aromatherapy in British Columbia and through the association, be involved in the establishment of National policies as they are developed by Health Canada;

Access to a high degree of professional support.

Affiliations:

Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
British Columbia Association Of Practicing Aromatherapists (BCAPA)

Verification Criteria:

Members are identified by the designated title "Registered Aromatherapist" (RA). The title of RA provides you with the assurance the aromatherapist is fully trained and qualified to provide you with aromatherapy treatments and/or advice on how to use essential oils. It is your guarantee of safety and professionalism.