Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® Core Course Bundle
Core Course 1: September 08, 2025 - October 24, 2025Core Course 2: November 10, 2025 - March 20, 2026Core Course 3: April 6, 2026 - May 1, 2026
This registration page is intended for continuing education learners who intend to complete all (3) Lifestyle Redesign Core Courses in the 2025-2026 Scheduled Course Series cycle (September 2024-May 2026). Below is an overview of each course included in this bundle.
Core Course 1: Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® | September 8, 2025 - October 24, 2025
The Core Course 1: Foundations in Lifestyle Redesign course is a paced asynchronous course designed for participants to obtain introductory understanding of the history, development, and evolution of the Lifestyle Redesign intervention framework. More specifically, the course will address core elements of Lifestyle Redesign; models and theories that inform the intervention framework; review of Lifestyle Redesign at the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice; review of Lifestyle Redesign research spanning from the Well Elderly studies to recent publications; and Lifestyle Redesign informed evaluation, treatment planning, and goal setting. Assignments will assess the understanding of these concepts and provide opportunities to apply case examples to core technique utilization and evaluation processes.
Learning Objectives: Following the course, participants will be able to:
Schedule: All course requirements (i.e. lectures, videos, assignments, course evaluation) must be completed by the course closing date of October 24, 2025.
The course is divided into several modules, which will all be available at the beginning date of the course and progressed through an adaptive release process. Participants must complete all required components of one module (e.g., lectures have been viewed, assignments have been submitted) before proceeding to the next module. All course requirements (i.e. lectures, videos, assignments, course evaluation) must be completed by the course closing date of October 24, 2025.
Instructors*: (click instructor name for bio) Jeanine Blanchard, PHD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRCRebecca Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRCBeth Pyatak, PHD, OTR/L, CDCES, FAOTA, LRCChantelle Rice Collins, OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC*subject to change
Financial Disclosure: Presenters receive financial compensation as employees of USC Chan. Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial relationships to the content of this course.
Audience: This is an introductory level course designed for OT practitioners who are interested in acquiring Lifestyle Redesign certification and may or may not have foundational knowledge about this intervention framework.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Requirements: Participants must complete all course assignments and knowledge checks, as well as a course evaluation by the course end date to receive a certificate of completion.
CEU Credit: This course is 12 contact hours. Participants must login and logout of the online platform to access course material(s). Participants must complete all course assignments and knowledge checks, as well as a course evaluation in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be available within 2-3 weeks after the course ends.
USC Chan is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval IS # 07878. This distance learning-independent/interactive activity is offered at 1.2 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Core Course 2: Lifestyle Redesign® Intervention Delivery | November 10, 2025 - March 20, 2026
Core Course 2: Lifestyle Redesign Intervention Delivery is designed for participants to obtain understanding of Lifestyle Redesign intervention delivery across the five core domains: meaningful occupations, habits, and routines; occupations relevant to managing chronic conditions; psychosocial well-being and mental health; context and environment; and advocacy and accessing healthcare. Additionally, this course will address Lifestyle Redesign intervention sequencing, reassessment, discharge planning, and relevant documentation. Knowledge checks, reflection questions, and quizzes will provide the opportunity to analyze use of the intervention framework within current OT activities and demonstrate understanding of concepts. Learning activities will enable application of concepts to current and future clients and programs or projects.
Schedule: All course requirements (i.e. lectures, videos, assignments, course evaluation) must be completed by the course closing date of March 20, 2026.
Note: There will be a winter break between late-December and mid-January (exact dates to be determined).
Instructors*: (click instructor name for bio) Rebecca Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRCChantelle Rice Collins, OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRCGabby Granados, OTD, OTR/L, LRC*subject to change
Audience: This is an intermediate level course designed for OT practitioners who are interested in acquiring Lifestyle Redesign certification.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Core Course 1: Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign.
CEU Credit: This course is 26 contact hours. Participants must login and logout of the online platform to access course material(s). Participants must complete all course assignments and knowledge checks, as well as a course evaluation in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be available within 2-3 weeks after the course ends.
USC Chan is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID #008447. This distance learning-independent/interactive activity is offered at 2.6 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Core Course 3: Lifestyle Redesign® Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation | April 6, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Core Course 3: Lifestyle Redesign® Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation is designed for participants to obtain understanding of methods to support Lifestyle Redesign program development. This course will address preparatory tasks for program development including staffing needs, clinician qualifications, and interprofessional collaboration. Processes for program development will include needs assessment, stakeholder communication, and applications of the Lifestyle Redesign intervention framework. Program implementation processes will be addressed to support successful delivery of a Lifestyle Redesign program, including individualization, documentation and billing strategies, and strategies for patient retention. Finally, processes for program evaluation and monitoring will be addressed to assess clinical outcomes and service delivery optimization. Learning activities will provide opportunities for application of concepts toward the development of a Lifestyle Redesign program that serves the diagnosis/ses or populations pertinent to participants’ area(s) of clinical practice.
Schedule: All course requirements (i.e. lectures, assignment, course evaluation) must be completed by the course closing date of May 1, 2026.
Instructors:Rebecca Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRCChantelle Rice Collins, OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRCMarissa Marchioni, OTD, OTR/L, CEAS, LRC, earned both her master's and doctoral degrees at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Marchioni is a clinician with expertise in helping individuals manage a range of chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, sleep disturbances, and mental health challenges. With a focus on preventive health, she is passionate about promoting employee well-being in diverse workplace settings, from small businesses to large corporations. Dr. Marchioni has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).*subject to change
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Core Course 1: Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign, and Core Course 2: Lifestyle Redesign Intervention Delivery.
CEU Credit: This course is 6 contact hours. Participants must login and logout of the online platform to access course material(s). Participants must successfully complete all assignments and knowledge checks, as well as a course evaluation in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be available within 2 - 3 weeks after the course end date.
USC Chan is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID #09342. This distance learning-independent/interactive activity is offered at 0.6 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course Bundle
Schedule: These courses utilize a paced asynchronous format, meaning that they are designed with a set pacing to ensure each participant completes the course within the designated time frame allotted. Course assignments will have suggested deadlines to help participants progress through the course in a timely manner and complete all course requirements by the course closing date (see above for course-specific dates). Participants should plan to spend 2-4 hours each week reviewing course lectures and completing assignments.
The courses are divided into several modules, which will all be available at the beginning date of the course and progressed through an adaptive release process. Participants must complete all required components of one module (e.g., lectures have been viewed, assignments have been submitted) before proceeding to the next module.
While synchronous (“live”) participation is not required, there will be opportunities to engage in optional synchronous discussion sessions, and communicate with instructors for questions and feedback, throughout the courses.
Special Needs Requests: If you require ADA accommodations, please email details of request(s) to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the course start date and we will make every effort to be responsive to requests.
Cancellation Policy: A refund, less $50 administrative fee, will be made if a cancellation notice is received 5 business days prior to the course start date. Cancellation by instructor/USC will result in full refund.
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I understand that Core Course 2 and Core Course 3 require that prerequisite courses be successfully completed before I can be granted access to these respective courses. Core Course 2 requires successful completion of Core Course 1. Core Course 3 requires successful completion of Core Course 1 and Core Course 2.
I acknowledge that I am registering for a series of 3 courses and that course access to each is as follows: Core Course 1 is September 8, 2025 - October 24, 2025; Core Course 2 is November 10, 2025 - March 20, 2026; Core Course 3 is April 6, 2026 - May 1, 2025, and CANNOT be extended for any circumstances. Failure to successfully complete any course in their allotted time frames will result in forfeited registration fees, which cannot be applied to future courses. Registration fees for courses not yet begun may be credited towards future enrollment within 12 months, less a $50 administrative fee. In the event of an extenuating circumstance during the course, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
