A Certified Sexuality

Occupational Therapy Practitioner

HOW TO BECOME

The Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) certification is your gateway to becoming a specialist in addressing sexuality and relationships within occupational therapy. This certification not only enhances your professional skills but also enriches the lives of your clients by addressing the most overlooked occupation within OT - sexuality.

This certification is designed for OT professionals who want to lead, push boundaries, and provide truly holistic care. Upon enrollment, you’ll gain immediate access to the Graduate Community.

institute icon on red background

Enroll in CSOT

Jumpstart your journey to becoming a trailblazer in OT. Enroll now to get started on the courses and have immediate access to The Graduate Community.

online course education icon on red background

Complete the Courses

Claim your edge – master our certification courses (see below) and network with other CSOT in our community to lead the charge at your workplace and establish sexuality as a standard of care!

certification icon on red background

   Renew Annually   

Maintain your credentials, stay connected, and continue to learn with ongoing access to The Graduate Community year after year. Annual renewal takes place every July.

Two women looking at shelves of books in a grand library, symbolizing the extensive educational resources at the Institute for Sex and Occupational Therapy

Ignite Your Journey as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner.

  1. Coursework: Power through four self-paced, pre-recorded courses to master the essentials of OT and sex. You’ll feel confident and competent to answer your patients questions and integrate sex into your practice.

  2. Live Workshop: Attend our live “Guided Self-Reflection of Sexuality Values, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Bias” workshop to reflect and listen in small groups to learn more about yourself as a sexual person and consider your sexual bias.

  3. Earn CEUs: Earn 6 contact hours or 0.6 CEUs.

  4. The Graduate Community: Dive in from day one! You’re in the club with access to eight webinar Lecture Series a year, featuring rockstar OT and sex experts.

  5. CSOT Directory Listing: Earn and maintain your spot on our exclusive directory, boosting your street cred within the profession and visibility to potential clients.

  6. Certification Renewal: Keep your game strong in sexual education and OT by renewing your certification every July.

The Institute for Sex, Intimacy & Occupational Therapy is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider ID# 11576. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .6 CEU/ 6 Contact Hours, introductory level, OT Service Delivery and Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Check out what OT Learners are saying
about the Certified Sexuality OT Courses

  • This training was very valuable as it directly translated to practice. The information provided was clear, understandable, and could be translated to practice immediately in all areas of practice. I appreciated how easy it was to navigate through the course. I especially appreciated the use of clear examples and case scenarios provided in various settings. When trying to decide which topics I wanted more information regarding, I felt this course had many of those topics within it (setting specific information, gaining facility buy-in, creating programs in a facility, etc.). This course was extremely beneficial as it clearly outlined the process from preparation to practice to creation.

  • Wow, the self-reflection and live meeting was so helpful. I have spent a lot of time in self-reflection by myself but I think it was much more helpful to have a facilitated discussion with peers who have different perspectives. It was a safe way to engage in this conversation and I feel motivated to have continuing discussions with colleagues, friends, and my spouse. I think it is very valuable to hear ways that others perceive and enjoy sex and intimacy.

  • The training was well organized, accessible and well worth the money! I already have some training in sexual health, but this course has complemented and enhanced much of what I learned in school. It has positively shaped my understanding of sexuality, and the OT perspective that Kathryn offers is an invaluable resource for OT's across specialties.

  • It was a safe space to reflect on my own sexuality and influence into my OT practice.

  • Having an open discussion with other attendees and being able to listen to perspectives that may differ from my own. Additionally, the ability to be vulnerable in a safe environment to assist learning.

  • This is revolutionary work for the field of OT - thank you!!

  • The case studies and examples of goals/interventions were very valuable information!

  • This course helped validate what I already knew. It was reassuring to know that what I've done so far with my clients has been pretty on-point. But it also gave me more talking points and ideas about how to smoothly broach the topic of sexuality and intimacy to open the door for more discussion. I don't have a big frame of reference to use on this topic because, as you've mentioned, sexuality and intimacy is not addressed as broadly as it should be in OT.

  • I enjoyed being able to start and stop at my pace. The quizzes in between lessons is a good way to break it up and check in. I like that they are all in separate segments. Makes it seem less daunting. I really enjoyed looking at the 3 types of intervention delivery. I really liked the case studies and would love to go more in-depth with them. They are so helpful!

  • The mock interviews, documentation and billing guidance, and treatment approaches totally demystify this area of OT.

Course Catalog

Illustration of diverse group of people including individuals with disabilities and varying body types, representing inclusivity at the Institute for Sex and Occupational Therapy
Illustration of diverse group of people including individuals with disabilities and varying body types, representing inclusivity at the Institute for Sex and Occupational Therapy

FREE Educational Illustrations Library Project

Are you an OT/OTA Professor? Register now to access an exclusive set of 24 detailed illustrations designed to enrich Occupational Therapy education with a focus on sex and intimacy. These inclusive visual aids are crafted to deepen understanding and facilitate engaging discussions on these crucial, yet often underexplored, aspects of human health.

Sign Up for Exclusive Tips & Resources!

Join our email list and receive FREE conversation starters for discussing sex with your clients, expert tips to improve how you address sexuality with your patients, and a treasure trove of resources to help you become a confident sex & intimacy champion.