Course Description

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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!

    • Course Schedule

    • You made it! You're here!
  • 2

    Module 1 - What Are Essential Oils?

    • WEEK 1 PRETEST: take this quiz to see how much you know BEFORE you begin. P.S. you aren't supposed to know anything first - that is the point - be encouraged at how much you will learn this week!

    • What are essential oils?

    • What are essential oils created from?

    • How are essential oils created?

    • Determining essential oil quality

    • What are constituents?

    • Constituents with caution

    • What are notes?

    • Notes and blending

    • QUIZ YOURSELF: take this quiz to see how much you know AFTER your learning. P.S. you did much better this time, didn't you?
  • 3

    Module 2 - Inhalation Methods

    • WEEK 2 PRETEST: take this quiz to see how much you know BEFORE you begin.

    • What is Inhalation?

    • What are the different ways one can inhale?

    • Situations where inhalation is ideal

    • Incense Sticks

    • Tea light/Candle Burners

    • Pad diffusers

    • Water based electronic diffusers

    • Nebulizers

    • DIY

    • Chart comparing diffuser options and notes on the above lessons

  • 4

    Module 3 - Common Inhalation Questions

    • Why isn't my diffuser working?

    • What is a personal inhaler?

    • How many drops do I add to a personal inhaler?

    • How do I use a personal inhaler?

    • You mean diffuser jewelry exists?

    • Can you over-do inhalation?

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

    • When should I not inhale?

    • What is the difference between a vaping stick and a personal inhaler?

    • How do I do a steam inhalation?

    • QUIZ YOURSELF: take this quiz to see how much you know AFTER your learning. P.S. you did much better this time, didn't you?
  • 5

    Module 4 - Using Your Blends Topically

    • WEEK 3 PRETEST: take this quiz to see how much you know BEFORE you begin.

    • When do I apply topically?

    • What do I apply?

    • How Much Do I Apply?

    • Carriers

    • What carriers not to use

    • Types of carriers

    • Best carriers

    • Carriers Summary

    • How often do I apply?

    • Can you over-do topical use

    • Using pre-diluted oils

    • BONUS: What about feet?

    • QUIZ YOURSELF: take this quiz to see how much you know AFTER your learning. P.S. you did much better this time, didn't you?
  • 6

    Module 5 - Creating Custom Blends (an Introduction)

    • WEEK 4 PRETEST: take this quiz to see how much you know BEFORE you begin.

    • Lea’s 6 step method to creating a blend

    • Step 1...

    • Step 2...

    • Step 3...

    • Step 4...

    • Step 5...

    • Step 6...

    • Steps 1-6 PDF

    • BONUS: Considerations for topical max dilutions

    • QUIZ YOURSELF: take this quiz to see how much you know AFTER your learning. P.S. you did much better this time, didn't you?
  • 7

    BONUS: Shelf Life

    • Do essential oils expire?

    • What shortens shelf life?

    • Essential oils to avoid if oxidized

    • How to tell if your essential oils are oxidized

    • What to do with oxidized essential oils

    • How to store essential oils to make them last longer

    • Shelf life for essential oils owned and estimated expiration based on purchase date
  • 8

    BONUS: Chemical Families

    • What are chemical families?

    • Monoterpenes

    • Sesquiterpenes

    • Monoterpenols

    • Sesquiterpenols

    • Esters

    • Phenols

    • Aldehydes

    • Ketones

    • Oxides

    • Ethers
  • 9

    Extra Resources

    • ALL PDFs in one download
  • 10

    Final Exam

    • Final Exam (optional)