Revolutionize Your OT Career with Bold Sexual Health Training
Welcome to the Institute for Sex & Occupational Therapy (ISOT), where we infuse excitement and expertise into occupational therapy continuing education. Discover how our Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) program gives you the tools, confidence, and credential to address sex and intimacy as the ADL it is. Join our growing CSOT Community of credentialed OTs leading this work across the profession.
HOW TO BECOME A CSOT
Enroll to be a CSOT and get immediate access to 4 self-paced courses, dates for the virtual CEU workshop, 2 mock interviews, and the CSOT Community.
Enroll in CSOT
Complete the full curriculum, attend the live workshop, and engage with expert-led chats. Once certified, you’ll be added to our CSOT Directory—a key visibility tool for referrals, collabs, and credibility.
Earn Your Credentials
Renew Annually
CSOTs renew in July to keep their credential active, maintain their Directory listing, and claim their OT Sex Summit ticket!
Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapy Program
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Sexuality isn’t a one-size-fits-all convo. We break it down across the lifespan, client identity, and diagnosis so you’re ready to start conversations and actually help.
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OTs with CSOT are getting hired faster, launching programs, and being asked to train their teams. This credential stands out.
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Enrollees gain access to the CSOT Community—a space to network, share ideas, attend meetups, and get ongoing support from others doing this work.
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Renewal in July keeps your credential active, your Directory listing up, and includes your ticket to the OT Sex Summit—our annual event focused on current topics in sex, intimacy, and OT practice.
Ready to become a trailblazer in occupational therapy? Completing the Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) CEU courses is your path to mastering the integration of sexual health and intimacy into client care. This certification is designed for OTs who want to push boundaries and provide truly holistic care.
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.Free Course:
This is How We Do It:
Sexuality & Occupational Therapy
Curious where to start? Why not start with our Free Introductory Course? It's the perfect way to increase your comfort and competency while getting a taste of what our certification program has to offer, with no commitment.
Course Testimonials
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Course Testimonials 🎓
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"The whole Sex-Savvy OT was valuable - Kathryn gave a very good overview of sexuality in OT, which is not an easy thing to do. Then she helps you consider how this could look in your clinical practice. She hit on lots of important points. I particularly found the suggestions for intervention great. The Guided Self-Reflection was a safe space to reflect on my own sexual identity and it's relationship to my practice. It helped me that what is normal for me, may not be normal for someone else.”
Z. Johnson, COTA | CSOT
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"I felt that verbal explanations and examples from practice were most helpful. When Kathryn shares her clinical experiences it really makes it seem that addressing sex in practice is doable. The 1:1 mentoring helped me integrate this new skills set into focusing on just exactly what I want to do with it. After a few months and meeting with Kathryn over time, I've developed new referral sources and am thrilled by all the clients I am actually addressing sexuality with.”
C. Molinar, OTR/L | CSOT
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“The fact that there were two presenters, who identify differently in terms of pronouns, sexual preference, & sexual orientation. It offered a broader perspective and it didn't feel like cultural voyeurism. As a gay man myself I really appreciated Dr. Robinson's presence, participation and perspectives. I have taken all of Kathryn's other courses and, for me, this was a great refresher on affirmative care for these folks.”
V. Babik, OTR/L, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care
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.
FREE Educational Illustrations Library Project
Frequently Asked Questions
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ISOT is the home of the Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) credential. We're here to help OTPs integrate sex and intimacy into client care.
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$449 includes the full program, 6 CEUs, and access to the CSOT Community.
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The Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) certification trains occupational therapy professionals (OTP) to address sexuality and intimacy issues within their practice. Designed by the Institute for Sex & Occupational Therapy to equip OTPs with the expertise to address sexual health and intimacy as part of holistic patient care. This specialized program not only enhances your skills but also grants you immediate access to The Graduate Community upon enrollment.
5 CEU courses, 6.0 CEU contact hours, mock interviews, and immediate access to the Graduate Community.
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A private space for CSOTs and enrollees. Includes virtual + in-person meetups, expert chat sessions, and—once certified—your profile added to our CSOT Directory. Credential renewal is required annually to maintain access and get your ticket to the upcoming OT Sex Summit.
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The OT Sex Summit is our annual virtual event that brings together the most bold, informed, and needed voices in OT, sex, and intimacy for two days of expert-led sessions and small group breakouts.
It’s designed for OTs, OTAs, professors, and students who want to hear the conversations about sex & OT that don’t tip toeing around, and celebrate sex as an ADL within a community.
The 2025 OT Sex Summit will take place November 8–9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST each day. Tickets are $139 and will go on sale in the Summer. CSOTs get first access to purchase. If you’re a CSOT, and renew in July, your Summit ticket is included in your renewal—no separate purchase required.
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The CSOT Directory is a database of Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapy professionals. It allows clients, healthcare providers, and fellow OTs to find certified professionals who specialize in addressing sexual health and intimacy within occupational therapy.
To be listed in the CSOT Directory, you must complete the Certified Sexuality OT (CSOT) certification and maintain your credential through renewal every July. -
Most CSOTs renew every July—though depending on your certification date, your next renewal may fall in the following year. Either way, your renewal costs $119 and keeps your CSOT credential active, maintains your Directory listing, and includes your ticket to the OT Sex Summit (a $139 value on its own).
If you receive your CSOT Certification on or before Dec 31st of a given year, you need to renew the credential during the July renewal period of the following year. For example, Dec 31, 2024 or before needs to renew July 2025If you receive your CSOT Certification on or after Jan 1 of a given year, you need to renew the credential during the July renewal period of the next calendar year. For example, Jan 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 needs to renew July 2026
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Whether you're a seasoned OT, a current student, or an OT professor, becoming a CSOT offers specialized education, enhanced patient care, and distinguishes you in the field by confidently addressing sexual health and intimacy issues.
CSOTs are seeing the benefits of their credentials through preferential hiring, leadership approval for program development, and very grateful patients.
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