USC Chan SI CE Certificate Program
The USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education (CE) Certificate Program provides an opportunity for practicing occupational therapists to acquire advanced knowledge in the theory, assessment, and intervention principles of sensory integration as originated by Dr. A. Jean Ayres. To obtain this CE Certificate, participants must complete 100 contact hours (10 CEUs) within the following CE courses.
USC will offer two full sessions of the course series each year, with CE Course 1 beginning in January and July. All courses must be taken in sequential order, beginning with CE Course 1.
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Foundational CE Courses
CE Course 1 (30 hours)
Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration: From Theory to Identification
— Registration is now open for July 7 – August 13, 2025
— Registration for January 2026* opens in mid-July 2025
This course covers the basic neurobehavioral principles that undergird sensory integration theory. The specific contributions of individual sensory systems are examined in the context of everyday activities and occupations. Typical patterns of sensory integration dysfunction and their basic implications for intervention are discussed.
This course is open to all who are interested. Basic working knowledge of neuroanatomy is assumed.
Cost of course
- Regular cost is US$990
- US$891 (10% discount) for AOTA members
How to register
- Online, July 7 – August 13, 2025
- Participants register here ⟩
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CE Course 2 (21 hours)
Sensory Integration Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning
— Registration is now open for August 20 – September 17, 2025
— Registration for March 2026* opens in October 2025
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge needed to accurately assess sensory integration function and dysfunction in children. Participants will learn about a variety of assessment tools available to measure sensory integration dysfunction. Additionally, participants will use clinical observations and clinical reasoning to develop a comprehensive understanding of sensory differences across multiple clinical populations and the impact of these sensory differences on functional performance.
This course is open to occupational, physical, and speech therapists.
Cost of course
- Regular cost is US$660
- US$594 (10% discount) for AOTA members
How to register
- Online, August 20 – September 17, 2025
- Participants register here ⟩
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CE Course 3 (21 hours)
Sensory Integration Treatment: From Intervention to Participation
— Registration is now open for October 1 – 29, 2025
— Registration for April 2026* opens in mid-November 2025
This course prepares participants to provide intervention using a sensory integration frame of reference. Strategies for intervention planning and clinical reasoning informed by sensory integration principles are discussed in depth. An overview of approaches to sensory integration intervention for a range of populations is explored.
This course is open to occupational, physical, and speech therapists.
Cost of course
- Regular cost is US$660
- US$594 (10% discount) for AOTA members
How to register
- Online, October 1 – 29, 2025
- Participants register here ⟩
- Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have any questions.
CE Course 4 (28 hours)
Special Topics in Sensory Integration Intervention
— Registration is now open for June 4 – July 2, 2025
— Registration for November 2025* opens in mid-June 2025
The Special Topics in Sensory Integration Intervention course is designed to explore the unique considerations and issues when working with specific populations or in specific practice settings. Topics covered include sensory integration for individuals on the autism spectrum, sensory integration in school-based settings, and sensory integration in early intervention.
This course is open to occupational, physical, and speech therapists.
Cost of course
- Regular cost is US$990
- US$891 (10% discount) for AOTA members
- US$742 (25% discount) for participants who successfully completed one previous Special Topics course
- US$495 (50% discount) for participants who successfully completed two previous Special Topics courses
How to register
- Online, June 4 – July 2, 2025
- Participants register here ⟩
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* Dates subject to change.
Other Courses
Sensory-Based Feeding and Eating Challenges
— Next course offering in 2025
With the 3 foundational courses completed, participants have acquired a solid base of knowledge to understand, practice, and promote Ayres Sensory Integration. This course provides specialized instruction on identifying and treating clients who have feeding and eating challenges originating from problems with sensory integration.
Cost of course
- Regular cost is US$495
- US$445 (10% discount) for AOTA members
How to register
- Registration is now closed.
- Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to be notified when registration opens.
