Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

Lea Jacobson

Lea Jacobson is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and founder of UsingEOsSafely.com and the 150K+ member Facebook group, Using Essential Oils Safely. Lea teaches essential oil classes, issuing Essential Oil Safety Advocate certificates to graduates who qualify, opening enrollment just twice a year. Lea is the author of several books, apps, and safety labels - including best-selling Essential Oil Profiles. You can find FREE classes here. Lea is Professional level member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists and received her herbalist certification through The Herbal Academy of New England. Businesses, groups, and individuals can hire Lea to speak at conferences or consult on safety, product formulation, and more on LeaJacobsonCCA.com

Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME to the course!

    • You made it! You're here! [VIDEO]

    • Course Schedule

  • 2

    MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you BEFORE?

    • [LESSON 1] What are essential oils? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] What essential oils are and what they are not [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 2] What are essential oils created from? [VIDEO]

    • [L2b] What essential oils are created from [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 3] How are essential oils created? [VIDEO]

    • [L3b] Methods of extraction and examples [PRINTABLE]

    • BONUS: Determining essential oil quality [PRINTABLE]

  • 3

    MODULE 2: CONSTITUENTS

    • [LESSON 1] What are constituents? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] Constituents with caution [VIDEO]

    • [L1c] List of some main constituents with caution and why [PRINTABLE]

  • 4

    MODULE 3: CHEMICAL FAMILIES

    • [LESSON 1] What are chemical families? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] Chemical Family Examples Master List [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 2] Monoterpenes [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 3] Sesquiterpenes [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 4] Monoterpenols [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 5] Sesquiterpenols [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 6] Esters [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 7] Phenols [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 8] Aldehydes [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 9] Ketones [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 10] Oxides [VIDEO]

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you AFTER?

    • [LESSON 11] Ethers [VIDEO]

  • 5

    MODULE 4: NOTES

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you BEFORE?

    • [LESSON 1] What are notes? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] Notes, and essential oil examples [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 2] Notes and blending [VIDEO]

    • [L2b] Blending guidelines [PRINTABLE]

  • 6

    MODULE 5: SHELF LIFE

    • [LESSON 1] Do essential oils expire? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] Printable showing shelf life for Top 30 [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 2] What shortens shelf life? [VIDEO]

    • [L2b] What shortens the shelf life of essential oils [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 3] Essential oils to avoid if oxidized [VIDEO]

    • [L3b] Essential oils prone to oxidation [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 4] How to tell if your essential oils are oxidized [VIDEO]

    • [L4b] How to tell if your essential oils are oxidized [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 5] What to do with oxidized essential oils [VIDEO]

    • [L5b] Recipe ideas for oxidized essential oils [PRINTABLE]

    • [L5c] Recipe Resources [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 6] How to store essential oils to make them last longer [VIDEO]

    • [L6b] How to store essential oils to make them last longer [PRINTABLE]

    • BONUS: Shelf life for essential oils owned and estimated expiration based on purchase date

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you AFTER?

  • 7

    MODULE 6: INHALATION

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you BEFORE?

    • [LESSON 1] What is Inhalation? [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 2] What are the different ways one can inhale? [VIDEO]

    • [L2b] Chart with different ways listed, along with resources [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 3] In what situations is it best for me to inhale? [VIDEO]

    • [L3b] Situations when inhalation is ideal [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 4] Incense Sticks [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 5] Tea light/Candle Burners [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 6] Pad diffusers [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 7] Water based electronic diffusers [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 8] Nebulizers [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 9] DIY [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 10] Chart with diffuser options and notes on the above lessons [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 11] Troubleshooting (?) your diffuser [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 12] Personal inhalers [VIDEO]

    • [L12b] How many drops do I add to a personal inhaler? [VIDEO]

    • [L12c] How do I use a personal inhaler? [VIDEO]

    • [L12d] Personal Inhalers Summary [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 13] Wearable diffusers (jewelry!) [VIDEO]

    • [L13b] Diffuser Jewelry Summary [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 14] Can you over-do inhalation? [VIDEO]

    • [L14b] "How Long to Inhale" chart [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 15] If you don't have a sense of smell, are EOs still effective?

    • [LESSON 16] When not to inhale [VIDEO]

    • [L16b] When not to inhale [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 17] Vaping Sticks vs Personal Inhalers [VIDEO]

    • [L17b] Vaping Sticks vs. Inhalers [PRINTABLE]

    • BONUS: How to do a steam inhalation [PRINTABLE]

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you AFTER?

  • 8

    MODULE 7: TOPICAL USE

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you BEFORE?

    • [LESSON 1] When do I apply topically? [VIDEO]

    • [L1b] Situations Where Applying Topically is Ideal [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 2] What do I apply? [TOP 10 BENEFITS LIST]

    • [L2b] What To Apply Topically [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 3] How Much Do I Apply? (diluting) [VIDEO]

    • [L3b] Dilution Guidelines [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 4] Carriers [VIDEO]

    • [L4b] What not to use [VIDEO]

    • [L4c] Types of carriers [VIDEO]

    • [L4d] Best carriers [VIDEO]

    • [L4e] Carriers Summary [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 5] How often do I apply? [VIDEO]

    • [L5b] How often to apply [PRINTABLE]

    • [LESSON 6] Can you over-do topical use [VIDEO]

    • [L6b] Signs of Over Doing [PRINTABLE]

    • [BONUS] Using pre-diluted oils [VIDEO]

    • [BONUS] What about feet? [VIDEO]

    • OPTIONAL: Where are you AFTER?

  • 9

    BONUS: Blending

    • [LESSON 1] Lea’s 6 step method to creating a blend[VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 2] Step 1: Determine what issue you're addressing or wanting to remedy [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 3] Step 2: Find out which essential oils have therapeutic properties that benefit that issue [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 4] Step 3: Check the safety [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 5] Step 4: decide which method (inhale, diffuse) to use [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 6] Step 5: Create the blend [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 7] Step 6: Now use it! [VIDEO]

    • [LESSON 8] Steps 1-6 [PRINTABLE]

    • BONUS: Considerations for topical max dilutions

    • [BONUS] Special topical max dilution examples [PRINTABLE]

  • 10

    Final Exam

    • Final Exam (optional)

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