Membership Applications and Renewals
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR IAAMA FULL MEMBERSHIP
Please read the following instructions thoroughly before completing the attached application form. Enclosed are the IAAMA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and the IAAMA Constitution you must read these before signing the application form.
FULL MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP
- Anatomy and Physiology - Professional training minimum of 100 hours & recognized by the IAAMA
- Massage - Professional training minimum of 100 hours & recognized by the IAAMA.
- Aromatherapy - Graduating certificate issued by an IFA accredited course
- Insurance Cover - It is compulsory for all IAAMA full members to hold malpractice insurance with coverage for professional indemnity, public liability and blending their own essential oils.
- First Aid -IAAMA Full members must hold a current workplace First Aid Certificate Level 2 (senior / level 2)
- Obtain 20 hours of ongoing professional development (OPD) each year
- Renew malpractice insurance (professional indemnity and public liability) annually
- Renew workplace first aid certification on expiry (valid for three years)
PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION
Payment of the application fee and membership fee must accompany this application. Payments should be by cheque, money order or credit card (Visa, Bankcard, MasterCard). Cheques or money orders should be made payable to the "International Federation of Aromatherapists" and drawn in Australian currency.
INSURANCE
If you are applying for the sponsored insurance scheme IAAMA have negotiated one. Please contact Oamps directly (1 800 222 012) and request copy of the appropriate questionnaire and policy.) Complete those documents and post with insurance fee as per form. All applicants must submit proof of their insurance with this application in the form of a certificate of currency. Insurance with other companies must state that Aromatherapy is covered and the date’s insurance cover commenced and expires.
FAST TRACKING
Current student members of the IAAMA upgrading to full membership - Students have one month from the date of their student membership expiring to upgrade.
CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
Each photocopy of a document submitted as evidence of qualification must be made from original documents. Each such photocopy must be shown to an authorized person who will, on the face of each sheet, certify ‘I certify that this document is a true copy of original which I have seen’, sign next to the certification and provide identification.
The following are authorized persons acceptable for certification of "true copies":
- Full members of the International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association who should provide their name and membership number as identification
- Officers of an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate Overseas. An official stamp must accompany the signature as identification.
- A Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations in Australia whose full name and address or registered number should also be shown as identification.
LODGEMENT
Applications should be sent by mail to the IAAMA. Please help us to process your application by ensuring that you apply for the category of membership for which you are eligible and that you have complied with all the requirements.
IN CONCLUSION
The IAAMA looks forward to welcoming new members and confirming such with qualification documents. The IAAMA sets the standards for Aromatherapy practice throughout Australia and the requirements for full membership are quite high. Should a person be declined membership the IAAMA recommends further study where necessary or joining the IAAMA in a different category until all requirements are reached. When applying for membership please include all the necessary documentation with the application form. This will speed up the process considerably and assist us in processing your application quickly. All applications are considered with due care and consideration.
ENTITLEMENTS
- Full Members have access to the following services and benefits;
- Membership Certificate
- Permitted use of the initials M-IAAMA
- Use of IFA Member logo
- Eligible to nominate for IAAMA Council, State & regional co-coordinator or Sub committee
- Full voting rights
- Access to all IAAMA meetings, activities and events
- Automatic subscription to the IAAMA quarterly journal "Simply Essential" and state newsletters.
- Full access to all merchandise and promotional literature
- Provider status with recognized private health insurance schemes
- Automatic inclusion in practitioner listing for referral to general public
RENEWAL
Membership is renewable January 1st of each year. A renewal notice is sent to all members and payable no later than 28th February of each year to maintain membership.