BENEFITS of Membership
Why become a Member?
1. Usage of the legal designation of the certification mark CAHP
(Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional) is only applicable to professional CFA members.
The CAHP designation is protected under the Canadian trademark laws.
2. CFA wall certificate.
3.Ability to stay connected and network with aromatherapists regarding areas of practice,
issues within the field of aromatherapy and gaining ideas and advice from fellow practitioners.
4. Access to discounted Professional and General Liability Insurance
through group rates and coverage for numerous holistic modalities without having
to pay for separate insurance for each modality you practice.
5. An opportunity to represent the CFA and it’s members by lobbying various
levels of
government concerning
the right to practice holistic therapies.
For
example, recent requirements for mandatory licensing of practitioners in
most municipalities throughout the south-western areas of Ontario.
6. Belonging to a professional and respected organization. The
CFA has established minimum education standards, advertising guidelines, grievance
resolution policy, code of ethics, among other policies and procedures.
7. Receive a monthly newsletter to keep you informed.
Be kept up to date with changes and developments in our industry with respect
to education, research and resources for professional practitioners.
8. An opportunity for a voice in your profession.
9. The privilege of participating on the Board of Directors of the CFA by election.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Successfully writing the CFA National Exam, holding professional liability insurance and having current CPR/first aid qualifications are all mandatory requirements for professional members of the CFA. Continuing education units (CEUs) are required to maintain professional Membership Status.
Membership Categories
Professional Member (Voting)
Professional members consist of all individual members of the Corporation who
have achieved certification by the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists.
They are practicing Aromatherapists who carry professional liability insurance,
First Aid/CPR and must follow the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
They are entitled to use the designation CAHP (Certified Aromatherapy Health
Practitioner) and are able to vote at meetings of the Corporation as voting
members.
International Member (Voting)
International members must be CFA course graduates, having successfully completed
the CFA National Exam. They are not required to carry insurance through the
CFA. They are not required to have First Aid/CPR certification.
Aromatologist/Aromachologist (Voting)
Aromatologist/Aromachologist members shall consist of all members who are educated
in aromatherapy and do not practice hands on body work, who have met the
educational requirements, hold professional liability insurance, First Aid/CPR
and must follow the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. They are
entitled to use the designation CAHP (Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner)
and are able to vote at meetings of the Corporation as voting members.
Non-Practicing Professional Member (Voting)
Non-practicing Professional members in the Corporation shall consist of all
members of the Corporation who are Aromatherapists who have met the educational
requirements, but are not carrying liability insurance due to personal reasons
(i.e. medical, emotional, financial) and who follow the CFA Code of Ethics
and Standards of Practice. They are entitled to use the designation CAHP
(Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner) and are able to vote at meetings
of the Corporation as voting members. They do not receive a seal for their
certificate until active status is resumed.
Professional Instructor Membership (Voting)
Professional Instructor members in the Corporation shall consist of all members
of the Corporation who have obtained the instructor requirements of the CFA,
are currently teaching an aromatherapy program which meets the CFA core curriculum,
has been a CFA member for the previous two years before applying for this membership
category. They must hold personal/property liability insurance for themselves
and their students. They must maintain their CPR certification and must follow
the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. They are entitled to use
the designation CAHP (Certified Aromatherapy Health Practitioner) and are able
to vote at meetings of the Corporation as voting members.
Student Member (Non-Voting)
Student member members of the Corporation shall consist of all students taking
an aromatherapy course from a CFA approved instructor. Student members shall
not be entitled to vote at meetings of the Corporation and shall be designated
as Non-Voting members.
Affiliate member (Non-Voting)
Affiliate members of the Corporation shall be open to the general public, or
any individual with a genuine interest in aromatherapy. Affiliate members
shall not be entitled to vote at meetings of the Corporation and shall be
designated as Non-Voting members.
Click here to download the 2007 Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists Membership
Application in Word format.
