Aromatherapy
Information on Recognition
In order to obtain recognition as a Bupa Australia Recognised provider, for Aromatherapy massage benefit payment purposes, the applicant will:
- Have completed a Diploma in Aromatherapy at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO). (Applicants without an Australian Registered Training Organisation qualification must have their current competencies assessed by a RTO to determine equivalency.)
- The following course meets these minimum requirements:
- HLT51407 Diploma of Aromatherapy
- Any educational qualifications attained by distance only learning will not be recognised.
- Meet the Compulsory Additional Recognition Requirements.
The following associations are considered a professional association which meets the requirements of rule 10 of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2008 for Aromatherapy provider recognition purposes.
| Association | Association Contact |
| International Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine Assoc. Incorp | Phone: 02 9715 6622 Fax: 02 9715 5922 Email: membership@ifa.org.au Website: www.iaama.org.au |
| Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) | Phone: 02 9809 6800 Fax: 02 9809 7570 Email: info@atms.com.au Website: www.atms.com.au |
| Australian Natural Therapists Association(ANTA) | Phone: 1800 817 577 Fax: 07 5409 8200 Email: info@anta.com.au Website: www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au |
Please note that by accepting recognition with our fund you are agreeing to abide by our Terms of Recognition.
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