Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® is designed for occupational therapy students or occupational therapists who wish to obtain advanced training in Lifestyle Redesign®. Certificate courses fulfill the didactic requirements to be eligible for certification in Lifestyle Redesign®, and prepare occupational therapy students to be able to design and implement Lifestyle Redesign® interventions with diverse client populations.
Admissions
Current USC Chan Graduate Students and USC Chan Alumni
Applicants for the Certificate in Lifestyle Redesign® who are currently enrolled in a Chan graduate program at USC and are in good standing with a 3.0 GPA, or Chan alumni who completed the applicable course work within the past 7 years (see required courses for USC Chan alumni below), need only complete the online application form.
Prospective Applicants
Applicants for the Certificate in Lifestyle Redesign® who are currently registered / licensed occupational therapists and have not matriculated at USC must submit a formal application on the USC Graduate Admission website. Please visit the current USC Catalogue for more information.
Curriculum and Requirements
Current USC Chan Graduate Students and Externally-Trained (Non-USC Alumni) Occupational Therapists
- OT 521 (3 units): Reflective, Responsive and Engaged Professionals 2
- OT 619 (3 units): Applying Occupational Science: Lifestyle Redesign
- followed by your choice of two of these courses:
- OT 550 (2 units): Lifestyle Redesign: Pain and Headache Management
- OT 551 (2 units): Lifestyle Redesign: Weight Management and Related Conditions
- OT 552 (2 units): Lifestyle Redesign: Neurological Conditions
- culminating with OT 638 (2 units): Mentored Practicum in Lifestyle Redesign