Issue 13
September 2010
Aromatherapy Registration Council Updates Many new and exciting things are taking place to provide greater services to those in the field of aromatherapy.
determine areas in which to write the questions. The submission of 10 test questions counts as 5 contact hours of continuing education towards reregistration. Test
First and foremost, the ARC Registration Examination is now
questions, identified as ARC, may be faxed to (212) 356-
being offered via computerized administration at several hundred
0678 or e-mailed to ptcny@ptcny.com.
testing locations across the United States. This enables greater access for those desiring to commit to higher standards in the field of aromatherapy.
Participate in an item review session. This year the item review will be held in New York City. RAs are needed to review potential new questions for the ARC examination to
Please note the change in eligibility requirements to sit for the
make sure they are appropriate, clearly written, and well-
examination. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 200
documented. This is a volunteer position but RAs who
hours of a Level 2 program in aromatherapy from a college or
participate in an ARC item review session earn 8 contact
school that is in compliance with the current NAHA Educational
hours towards reregistration. Please RSVP to
Guidelines. A transcript must be enclosed with the Application.
info@aromatherapy.org if you are interested or need
Visit www.ptcny.com/clients/arc to download a current
additional information.
Handbook for Candidates and Application.
Write content pertinent to the field of aromatherapy for
As a reminder, a condition of eligibility for and continued
future editions of the ARC Newsletter. We are seeking
registration as a Registered Aromatherapist is compliance with
interesting articles, news, etc. to publish. Do you have a
the ARC Disciplinary Policy. Visit
story to share? Send it to: ARC Newsletter, Professional
www.aromatherapycouncil.org/arcnew.html to review the full
Testing Corporation, 1350 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York,
Policy. In addition, use of Raindrop Therapy is not allowed for
NY 10018 or ptcny@ptcny.com, attention ARC Newsletter.
RAs.
Copy should be typed and double spaced. Include a JPEG photo, if desired. Article submissions are not guaranteed to
ARC needs your assistance! ARC is continuously looking for RAs
be published. All information is subject to ARC approval and
to help in various ways. Help our profession by volunteering
editing. Authors are not promised that their submission will
some of your time to the Aromatherapy Registration Council.
be included in any specific newsletter.
Your feedback, time, and insight are important to ARC! Write new test questions for the ARC Registration Examination. Questions should reflect current aromatherapy practice and be based on research validated knowledge and skills. Refer to the Content Outline in the Handbook for Candidates, available at www.ptcny.com/clients/arc to
UPCOMING EXAMINATION DATES November 6—20, 2010
Application Deadline: 10/1/2010
April 9—23, 2011
Application Deadline: 3/1/2011
October 8—22, 2011
Application Deadline: 9/1/2011