Required by the large majority of ACOTE-accredited OT programs — the foundation for understanding function and occupation. Self-paced and regionally accredited.
Anatomy and Physiology is required by most OT master's and doctoral programs. It grounds the understanding of how injury and disability affect a client's ability to perform daily occupations.
8 Credit Hours · Self-Paced
Official UIU transcript · Courses begin the 1st of each month
New course sessions begin on the first of every month — no semester calendar to wait for. Courses begin the first of each month.
Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer where ACE/national providers are rejected.
Study around a job, healthcare-experience hours, or a current role, then apply in your target cycle.
How A&P is treated across OT programs. Verify via OTCAS.
| Requirement | Required | Online accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required prerequisite | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | Verify |
| Lab component | Varies | ✓ Virtual lab | Verify |
| Grade minimum | C or better | — | — |
Requirements vary by program and change annually. Last reviewed May 2026 — always verify via the OTCAS directory.
Self-paced, accredited, and accepted where it counts. Courses begin the first of each month.
