Lifestyle Redesign®
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Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Course Series
The Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Course Series is designed to fulfill several requirements for Lifestyle Redesign Certification, specifically, portions of the education and experience requirements. The courses are offered in a distance-learning/online format, meaning they are accessible to all learners worldwide. The Course Series consists of:
- THREE (3) Core Courses (total 46 hours)
- Paced asynchronous format - courses can be completed at preferred pace within the allotted period of time (varies per course)
- 2-4 hours per week spent on reviewing course lectures and completing assignments, if following suggested pacing for module completion
- Synchronous (“live”) participation is not required, though optional opportunities will be available
- Eligible for continuing education (CE) credit
- FOUR (4) Special Topics courses (total 12 hours)
- Self-paced asynchronous format - course assignments are due by the end of the 6-week period in which the courses are active
- Eligible for continuing education (CE) credit
- A Mentored Practicum in Lifestyle Redesign (OT 638)
- This is an academic, 14-week long course with weekly assignments
- 2 hours/week of synchronous (“live”) class sessions
- 2 hours/week of assignments outside of class
- Not eligible for continuing education (CE) credit
The Course Series takes a minimum of 12 months to complete, though, it is not required to complete the Course Series in this time frame. Participants are welcome to enroll in the courses at the frequency that suits them with the understanding that courses must be taken in sequential order. Visit the drop-downs below for an overview of course schedule, descriptions, and costs. Registration information for upcoming courses can be found below, under Course Registration.
Resources:
- Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Course Series Handbook - A comprehensive resource for current and prospective participants in the Course Series continuing education courses. Here you will find the most up-to-date information about the Course Series courses, including costs, registration processes, and course expectations.
- Lifestyle Redesign Course Agreement - All course participants will be required to acknowledge this agreement at time of registration.
USC is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education.
Course Schedule
Beginning Fall 2025, there will be two Course Series “Tracks” available to CE learners:
Scheduled Course Series Track
- Courses have set start and end dates, once per calendar year
- Core Course 1: September 8 - October 24, 2025
- Core Course 2: November 10, 2025 - March 20, 2026
- Core Course 3: April 6 - May 1, 2026
- Mentored Practicum (OT 638): May 18 - August 13, 2026
- Special Topics Courses: available on-demand, year-round
- Access to 1:1 meeting opportunities with course instructor for individualized problem-solving and support
- Opportunities to attend multiple optional synchronous discussion sessions to connect with the course instructor and other course participants
- Learning activity feedback that is individualized to each learner
(NEW) On-Demand Course Series Track
- Courses available on-demand within 5 business days of registration and should be completed in the window of time allotted (varies per course, see course descriptions below for course durations); excludes Mentored Practicum (OT 638)
- The window to complete a course would begin the day after course access is granted
- Access to drop-in meeting opportunities with course instructor through monthly Lifestyle Redesign Clinical Office Hours
- Learning activity feedback that represents general themes observed across learners
All other aspects of the courses remain the same for both Tracks:
- Courses utilize an online, paced, asynchronous format
- Prerequisites must be fulfilled in order for course access to be granted; refer to course descriptions in the drop-down below
- Anticipate an average of 2-4 hours per week interacting with course components, including reviewing course lectures and completing learning activities
- Synchronous (“live”) participation is not required, but optional opportunities are available
- Access to course instructor and technical support through email for questions and troubleshooting
Course Descriptions
Core Course 1: Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign (1.2 CEUs)
This course provides an overview of the history, core characteristics, and evidence base of Lifestyle Redesign. The course introduces evaluation, treatment planning, and goal setting within Lifestyle Redesign interventions, and provides an overview of the five core domains of Lifestyle Redesign and key terminology used in intervention delivery.
Core Course 1 is estimated at 12 hours of lecture content and assignments, to be completed across 7 weeks.
- Scheduled Course Series Track: typically offered September through October
- On-Demand Course Series Track: available on-demand within 5 business days of registration
Core Course 1 is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Course Series.
More details about this course can be found on the About Core Course 1 section of the Course Series Handbook.
Core Course 2: Lifestyle Redesign Intervention Delivery (2.6 CEUs)
This course provides a deep dive into the five core domains utilized in Lifestyle Redesign interventions, as well as special considerations for intervention sequencing and discharge planning from a Lifestyle Redesign perspective.
- Domain 1, Meaningful occupations, habits, and routines, highlights the importance of performance patterns and daily occupations in shaping our health and well-being.
- Domain 2, Occupations relevant to wellness and managing chronic conditions, reviews occupations that support management of chronic conditions, such as eating routines, physical activity, medication management, and symptom tracking.
- Domain 3, Psychosocial well-being and mental health, discusses emotional regulation, coping strategies, and systemic factors that contribute to chronic stress.
- Domain 4, Environment and context, reviews how the physical and social context shape our experience of chronic conditions, discussing home safety, community mobility, social support, and life transitions.
- Domain 5, Advocacy and accessing healthcare, highlights important factors relevant to navigating the healthcare system and strategies for effectively communicating with providers.
Core Course 2 is estimated at 26 hours of lecture content and assignments, to be completed across 13 weeks.
- Scheduled Course Series Track: typically offered November through March with a winter break between late-December and mid-January
- On-Demand Course Series Track: available on-demand within 5 business days of registration
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core Course 1.
More details about this course can be found on the About Core Course 2 section of the Course Series Handbook.
Core Course 3: Lifestyle Redesign Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (0.6 CEUs)
This course provides strategies for developing and implementing new Lifestyle Redesign programs in a range of settings, with relevant examples. Additionally, it reviews processes for program evaluation and monitoring, to ensure continued program success.
Core Course 3 is estimated at 6 hours of lecture content and assignments, to be completed across 4 weeks.
- Scheduled Course Series Track: typically offered in April
- On-Demand Course Series Track: available on-demand within 5 business days of registration
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Core Course 1 and Core Course 2.
More details about this course can be found on the About Core Course 3 section of the Course Series Handbook.
Special Topics Courses (0.3 CEUs each)
The Special Topics courses are designed for participants to obtain understanding of Lifestyle Redesign intervention for a specific patient population. Module 1 of each course will address population demographics and relevant statistics; pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostics for highlighted diagnoses; common comorbidities and/or precursors to diagnosis; functional and occupational impacts of diagnoses; and typical medical management of diagnoses, including multidisciplinary care. Module 2 of each course will address the application of Lifestyle Redesign core characteristics and core domains to the evaluation, assessment, and intervention care processes for the course’s specific population. Module 3 of each course will address program development and resources relevant to the course’s specific population (e.g., national organizations, patient programs, support groups, etc.).
The Special Topics courses are each 3 hours in duration, to be completed across 6 weeks. Available on-demand within 5 business days of registration. Special Topics Courses currently offered include:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Core Course 1, Core Course 2, and Core Course 3.
(4) Special Topics courses are required to meet Lifestyle Redsign Certification requirements.
Mentored Practicum in Lifestyle Redesign (OT 638, 2 semester units)
This is a 14-week semester course that requires participants attend a 2-hour online, synchronous class session each week, while practicing Lifestyle Redesign outside of class time (2 hours per week) with clients whom they access through their practice setting or other means. Participants will receive feedback about their application of the Lifestyle Redesign intervention framework, therapeutic approach, and documentation. Weekly discussion with the instructor and peers help to inform treatment planning and intervention delivery. The course requirements include two case studies with clinical observations, which serve to demonstrate competency in delivering Lifestyle Redesign interventions.
Prerequisites:
- A minimum of 12 hours of motivational interviewing (MI) training; practitioners are encouraged to independently seek out training via the MINT training website.
- Successful completion of Core Course 1, Core Course 2, and Core Course 3.
More details about this course can be found on the About the Mentored Practicum section of the Course Series Handbook.
Course Costs
Refer to the table below for an overview of course registration costs for the 2025-2026 Course Series. Individual course costs are the same for all course schedule tracks. AOTA Members and Chan Alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on the continuing education (CE) courses; the information provided at the time of registration will be subject to verification (i.e., AOTA membership number, graduation year). The Mentored Practicum is not eligible for discounts as it is a USC academic course; the cost for this course is determined by the cost of USC tuition each year, currently $2,467 per unit.
| Course |
2025-2026 Cost |
10% Discount for AOTA Members & Chan Alumni |
| Core Course 1 | US $420 | US $378 |
| Core Course 2 | US $900 | US $810 |
| Core Course 3 | US $280 | US $252 |
| Special Topics (4 courses required) | US $400 (US $100 each) | US $360 ($90 each) |
| OT 638 Mentored Practicum in Lifestyle Redesign (2-unit course) | US $4,934 | No discount: US $4,934 |
| Approximate Total Costs | US $6,934 | US $6,734
|
(NEW) Bundled Scheduled Course Series
Beginning with the 2025-2026 course offerings, a discounted “bundled” course registration is available for participants interested in the Scheduled Course Series Track who intend to take Core Courses 1, 2, and 3 in the same cycle (i.e. Fall 2025 through Spring 2026). The bundled discount only applies to the 3 Core Courses on the Scheduled Track and cannot be applied to the On-Demand versions of these courses. Please refer to the table below for an overview of the discounted costs.
| Course |
2025-2026 Bundled Cost (for Scheduled Track only) |
10% Discount for AOTA Members & Chan Alumni |
| Core Courses 1, 2, & 3 | US $1,500 | US $1,350 |
| Special Topics (4 courses required) | Regular Cost: US $400 (US $100 each) | US $360 ($90 each) |
| OT 638 Mentored Practicum in Lifestyle Redesign (2-unit course) | Regular Cost: US $4,934 | No discount: US $4,934 |
| Approximate Total Costs | US $6,834 | US $6,644
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For more about cost-related information, visit the Course Costs section in the Course Series Handbook.
Course Instructors
The instructors for the Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Course Series are leaders in Lifestyle Redesign research, education and practice. Instructors are licensed occupational therapists with doctoral degrees and over 100 years of collective experience in Lifestyle Redesign. USC provides ongoing mentored training and opportunities for collaborative discourse among instructors to ensure mastery of content and consistency in content delivery across courses. Current instructors for the Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign Course Series include:
Becca Cunningham
Lead Core Course instructor
Chantelle Rice Collins
Lead Core Course instructor
Jeanine Blanchard
Camille Dieterle
Nora Dixon
Gabby Granados
Ashley Halle
Tracy Jalaba
Beth Pyatak
Lindsey Shomer
Marilyn Thompson
Ashley Uyeshiro Simon
Course Registration
Register for Upcoming Courses
The following course registration pages will be “open” until the start of the course. Note that registering less than 5 days before the course start date may result in delayed course access; extensions will not be granted due to late registration.
- Core Course 3: April 14 - May 9, 2025
- Special Topics: May 19 - June 27, 2025
- Registration for the 2025-2026 Scheduled Course Series Track will open in May 2025; to be notified when registration opens, sign up here
- Registration for the NEW On-Demand Course Series Track will open October 2025
Course Registration Overview
All Course Series registration pages will always include “uscot.regfox.com” at the beginning of the course registration URL. Links to course registration will be made available on this page when registration for each course becomes available. Payment is due at the time of registration. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, bank checks (U.S. only), purchase orders, and wire transfers.
Once you register for a course, you are considered enrolled in that course. Beginning with Core Course 2, all prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in the courses; this will be verified upon registration, prior to being granted course access. Prerequisites will always be listed on course registration pages, as well as within the Course Descriptions drop-down above.
More details can be found in is course can be found on the Course Registration and Enrollment section of the Course Series Handbook.
