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11/29/2022

2023 test dates are now up!

Spring 2023
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023*
Testing Window: April 1 – 22, 2023

Fall 2023
Application Deadline: September 13, 2023*
Testing Window: October 7-28, 2023

*Applications will not be accepted after
11:59 p.m. (ET) on this date

You must apply before the deadline to be accepted for an exam date. There are no exceptions.

Once you’ve successfully applied, you will be given an exam date during the date range indicated.

Download the ARC Handbook here:http://www.ptcny.com/pdf/ARC.pdf

11/29/2022

LIVE REMOTE PROCTORING IS AVAILABLE TO SIT THE ARC EXAM

If you prefer to test via live remote proctoring in your home or another quiet distraction free location you must provide a computer with a camera, microphone, and an internet connection to allow real-time video communication with a remote proctor.

*Live remote proctors only speak English. If you cannot speak/understand English, it is suggested you choose to test at a Prometric testing center.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Candidates can choose to test via Live Remote Proctoring at their own risk. It is the candidate’s responsibility to be sure their equipment and workspace meet all the requirements for Live Remote Proctoring. If a candidate makes an appointment for remote proctoring and is unable to test due to not meeting technical requirements or physical requirements of the workspace, the candidate will forfeit their examination fees and will need to reapply for the next testing window.
Always check the latest ARC Candidate Handbook prior to scheduling a proctored exam to ensure you know what is required of you and what is involved.https://ptcny.com/pdf/ARC.pdf

The following list is not complete but gives you an idea of what to expect:

• Be sure to check your system compatibility BEFORE you schedule and again before your appointment.
• The check-in process is about 30 minutes long and is not factored into your appointment. Be sure to log into ProProctor to start your exam at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.
• While your exam will be administered in the language you chose on your application, theProProctor software and live remote proctors only use English.
• No breaks are permitted during a Live Remote Proctored Exam.
• No scratch paper is allowed. Be sure your workspace is clear of any extra items and electronic devices except for your government-issued photo ID.
• Read the full list of Live Remote Proctoring FAQs here: https://ptcny.com/remote-proctor-faqs/

To learn more about the ARC exam visit our website:
https://aromatherapycouncil.org/

03/11/2019

A galaxy far, far away probably resembles this tetrarch stele with large areas of secondary xylem. Although, this type of xylem is only present in woody plants and commonly seen in shrubs and trees, so maybe it's not a galaxy after all.

03/04/2019

Even though this Ashwagandha Root looks like wood, this transverse section showing secondary phloem is actually the vascular tissue in plants that conducts sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

02/25/2019

Possible benefits come from this young Burdock root resembling magnified crocodile skin. This vascular cambial region, with secondary xylem and phloem, is where the cells divide between xylem (wood) and phloem (bast/fibrous material).

02/23/2019

ACHS strongly supports B Corp initiatives related to community engagement. Yesterday for the BCorp Day of Service, members of our team volunteered at the Northwest Regional Reentry Center, a local Portland organization that helps offenders make a safe and successful transition from prison to their communities. In partnership with Growing Gardens, we assisted with weeding, prepping soil for planting, building a bioswale and spreading wood chips!

02/21/2019

Coming to you live from Forest Park! Covering 5200 acres and 80 miles of trails, nearly 2000 people a year volunteer to maintain this forest in Northwest Portland. The forest park conservancy helps maintain 50 of the 80 miles of trails, and today for the B Corp Day of Service, the ACHS team is giving back and pitching in to clear the trails.

02/18/2019

What may appear as a flower petal is actually a root! The Angelica root, and who knew a Rhizome transverse section: secondary phloem with secretory ducts, secondary xylem, medullary rays, and primary xylem could be so beautiful under 40x magnification.

02/07/2019

A Passion for Peppermint

Peppermint essentail oil has many uses in aromatherapy. It also has cleansing properties, which makes it an adaptable oil to use around the house, in natural soaps, floor and counter cleansers, and DIY skin care products such as shaving cream and shower gel.

02/04/2019

What Does Your Holistic Journey Look Like? | achs.edu
https://hubs.ly/H0gs44R0

When I think of holistic health, I think of it as a puzzle that needs to be put together so we can get a better picture of the person as an individual. This can involve looking at several factors of their life such as physical health, mental and emotional health, and also their spiritual health.