Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Graduate Certificate at University of Southern California

Programme overview

A graduate certificate for occupational therapy students and occupational therapists seeking advanced training in Lifestyle Redesign. Courses fulfil the didactic requirements for Lifestyle Redesign certification and prepare students to design and implement Lifestyle Redesign interventions with diverse client populations.

Faculty: USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Duration: 12 units minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Core courses include OT 521 Communication in Practice, OT 619 Applying Occupational Science: Lifestyle Redesign and a mentored practicum or fieldwork at an approved Lifestyle Redesign site, plus two of OT 550 (pain and headache), OT 551 (weight management) and OT 552 (neurological conditions). Alumni follow a variant with OT 578 or OT 521 and optional residency units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current USC Chan graduate students in good standing with a 3.0 GPA apply via an online form, as do USC Chan alumni. Externally trained applicants must be registered and/or licensed occupational therapists who have not matriculated at USC and apply through USC Graduate Admission, submitting official transcripts from all institutions attended, a resume or CV and one letter of recommendation.

Duration: 12 units minimum

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