Course Expectations

CIDESCO Aromatherapy Massage & Spa Treatment candidates will spend 16 hours in classes per week during weeks 1-14, plus crucial self-directed study and reading time between classes. It is possible to work during this portion of the course with careful and disciplined time management. The daily classes held at TEI over week 15 will be a full 40-hour week of classes. 

The Case Histories Project work will be completed at the candidate’s convenience over weeks 16-24, at their place of work or other appropriate space to professionally and hygienically perform treatments for quotas and for the project. Additionally, the candidate will write an essay to accompany their case histories, complete course assignments, and study for examinations during this time. While the course allows the candidate more flexibility during this time, the candidate will still require thoughtful time management to complete all course components by the deadlines and be adequately prepared for exams.

During weeks 16-24, the educator will be accessible for questions via email, and candidates will be required to perform two of their quota or case history treatments observed by their educator over a Zoom call for assessment and feedback. 

Technical Requirements

CIDESCO Aromatherapy Massage & Spa Treatment candidates should have a laptop, PC, or Chromebook equipped with Microsoft Word, or Google Docs and PDF-reader, and a functional webcam for lectures and assignments. A laptop, tablet, or cell phone with a webcam and microphone for online practical assessment will also be required. The candidate will also require stable internet connection with adequate bandwidth to accommodate video streaming without interruption. All devices must have Chrome as a web browser.

Candidates must be confident in the operation of their equipment and experience in their use of the internet and computer applications used in this course. Students must have a Gmail account to participate in the online component of this program.

Course Completion

There are three components to the examinations for this course:

1. Theory MCQ exam (online)
2. Practical Exam (at South TEI campus)
3. Case Histories Project (completed outside of class)

Graduates will also be granted a certificate in Aromatherapy from The Esthetic Institute Training Center.

“As an Aromatherapy examiner, I can confidently recommend the CIDESCO Aromatherapy diploma to beauty therapy and spa professionals who wish to enter the world of professional aromatherapy treatments. The CIDESCO Aromatherapy diploma provides graduates with a respected and internationally-recognized credential in aromatherapy, and thoroughly prepares practitioners to provide insightful, effective, and safe aromatherapy treatments in a beauty therapy or spa setting.”
Jeannie Sim, Examiner & Principal Tutor - International Federation of Aromatherapists, CIDESCO International Examiner, CIDESCO Diploma

Allow us to introduce your lead Educator: Meredith Thompson, B.Sc., CIDESCO diploma, C.Pod.(I) Principal Educator - CIDESCO programs 

Meredith holds a CIDESCO Beauty Therapy diploma and has been an educator with The Esthetic Institute Training Center since 2008. In 2012, Meredith returned to university, and graduated from the University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology in 2016. In addition, Meredith is an entrepreneur and spa consultant, and serves as Vice President of the Canadian Esthetics and Spa Association and is a certified podologist with the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners. “I’m proud to represent The Esthetic Institute and participate in the development of CIDESCO-trained Canadian beauty & spa practitioners and businesspeople. By choosing a CIDESCO diploma program, graduates join a global family of professionals who value knowledge and education, and who aim to be the best at what they do." An outdoors-woman, Meredith feels blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and enjoys hiking and skiing in the mountain ranges of western Canada in her free time.

*Please note the final day of class (exam) is subject to change depending on the availability of the CIDESCO international examiner.