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To add your Hand Therapy Fellowship or Graduate Program to this list or to update your current listing, please contact our Education Department at info@asht.org. Is your university or organization interested in partnering with ASHT on a regional course? Click here for more information.
The information listed below is provided by individuals and compiled as a joint effort by the IFSHT and ASHT. This list is provided as a courtesy by the IFSHT and ASHT to their members. IFSHT and ASHT do not endorse or recommend any one program listed.
Please see our International News section for additional information.
Australia
Belgium
New Zealand
Portugal
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States (degree and non-degree programs)
AUSTRALIA
AHTA Professional Development
AHTA Conferences
- AHTA Annual Conference - Melbourne 2008
University of Sydney (Details on AHTA Web site)
- Master of Health Science (PT or OT) –course work with hand and upper limb specialty subjects
- Master of Health Science (PT or OT) – research
- Doctor of PT or OT - research
La Trobe University (Melbourne) - (Details on AHTA web site)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Health Research Methods
- Masters of Physiotherapy
- Masters by Research (Masters of Applied Science)
- Doctor of PT
- Doctor of Clinical Science in OT
- Masters of OT
Melbourne University (Details on AHTA Web site)
- Post Graduate Certificate in PT (Sports PT of the spine, shoulder and upper limb)
- Master of PT – Research
- Master of PT – Course Work
AHTA President and IFSHT Delegate: Barabara Hall; bhall@primusonline.com.au
AHTA office P.O. GPO Box 3254, Brisbane, QLD 4001; Ph: 61 7 3211 4891; e-mail info@ahta.com.au; fax: 61 7 3211 4900; www.ahta.com.au
BELGIUM
Specialization course in Hand Therapy and Burn Injuries
University Hospitals of Leuven Belgium
The course is a three month practical course in the University Hospitals of Leuven with the possibility to follow instructional courses in other hospitals with specialists in hand injuries.
NEW ZEALAND
AUT University, Auckland
www.aut.ac.nz
The Hand and Upper Limb Therapy pathway is available through postgraduate study to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Rehabilitation or Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Rehabilitation. Additional options to consider are Master of Health Practice in Rehabilitation or Master of Health Science.
For more details contact: Steve White, steve.white@aut.ac.nz.
Annual Course offered by the Auckland University of Technology. For more details please visit www.nzaht.org.nz.
PORTUGAL
Post graduate course in hand therapy. For more details please visit www.aptm.pyvu.
SOUTH AFRICA
University of Pretoria, Pretoria: Post graduate Diploma in Hand Therapy
Students attend 4 weeks of lectures spread out over the year. Course consists of basic subjects, e.g. anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics, ergonomics, clinical skills and advanced clinical management. The course has many opportunities for hands-on practical learning and encourages research and critical thinking.
1 year, course is presented every 2 years (next course: 2007). Course is in English.
For more information contact: Corrianne van Velze at vanvelze@iafrica.com; Tel/fax: +27 12 346 2700.
Masters Degree in Hand Therapy: Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pretoria, Pretoria
During the first year,students complete courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology at a masters level. They also complete a course in research methodology. In the second year, they attend course work together with students following the post-grad diploma in Hand Therapy and complete subjects such as biomechanics, ergonomics, clinical skills and advanced clinical management. They complete additional assignments and also a research study based on clinical research. The course has many opportunities for hands-on practical learning and requires research and critical thinking.
2 years, course is presented every 2 years (next course: 2008)
For more information contact: Corrianne van Velze at vanvelze@iafrica.com; Tel/fax: +27 12 346 2700
SWEDEN
Rehabilitiation within Hand Surgery, 10 points Master's level (D-level)
Lund University Education, The Institution for Orthopedics/Surgery/Medicine, Malmo, The Department of Hand Surgery
The course is "directed" at certified occupational and physiotherapists who want further knowledge within hand surgery and rehabilitation. Primarily, it is meant for OTs and PTs with experience within hand therapy. The course is built upon up-to-date research and development within hand rehabilitation from an evidence-based perspective and focus above all on intensified knowledge regarding critical analysis of praxis in the field. Specific assessments and documentation methods and rehabilitation after a hand surgical intervention. The course consists of lectures, seminars on literature, literature reviews and workshops. E.g. The education shall encourage an active search for knowledge and critical thinking.
One year, next course: September 2007-June 2008
Course is in Swedish, but most of the literature is in English and some of the lecturers are English-speaking.
For more information contact: Birgitta Rosen, PhD, OTR and Niklas Parback at www.education.lu.se/handkir or telephone +46 46 222 07 53 or e-mail: Niklas.parback@education.lu.se.
SWITZERLAND
New courses are being planned. For more details please visit www.sghr.ch (German) or www.ssrm.ch (French).
UNITED KINGDOM
British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT)
The Educational Sub-committee of the BAHT is responsible for promoting and facilitating postgraduate hand therapy education. BAHT validated courses are provided at level I, II and III for qualified occupational and physiotherapists to gain modular points towards the professional qualification of Accredited Hand Therapist BAHT. There are various routes towards attaining the hand therapy qualification available to therapists. These have been developed to accommodate those who have been working in the field for many years and those who are new to hand therapy. The latter are recommended to take the first route.
Route One:
1 course at Level I = 1 BAHT point - Basic hand therapy course for therapists with minimal experience.
3 courses at Level II = 6 BAHT points - Courses promoting professional competence in a specialist aspect of hand therapy.
1 paper at Level III = 5 BAHT points - Based on a new piece of work, therapists demonstrate appropriate competence in one area of hand therapy. Assessment of the work is by a review paper, employment based report, project or paper for publication.
Total = 12 BAHT points - Accredited Hand Therapist BAHT
Route Two:
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Points will be awarded on acceptance of work proving a level of knowledge equivalent to BAHT Levels I, II and III.
Route Three:
Level IV/MSc - This year BAHT aims to equate higher educational credit points with BAHT points. Clinical aspects will have to be assessed through APL unless covered in the curriculum.
Route Four:
Combination of Courses and APL.
Contact: Eve Dunn, Administrative Secretary at everdunn@aol.com or by tel/fax at 01394410083; or access the BAHT Web site at www.hand-therapy.co.uk.
MSc Hand Therapy program at the University of Derby, School of Health and Community Studies
Contact: tel 01332254635 or email g.a.glove@derby.ac.uk
Other BAHT courses are available. For more details please visit www.hand-therapy.co.uk.
UNITED STATES
Degree/Certificate Programs:
Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certificate of Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation for occupational and physical therapists. Program consists of four graduate level courses that are offered in an online learning format requiring only three on-campus weekend sessions. Program can be completed in one year. Faculty includes Mark Walsh, PT, DPT, MS, CHT, ATC; Sue Blackmore, MS, OTR/L, CHT; and Terri Skirven, OTR/L, CHT.
For more information contact: Jane Fedorczyk, MS, PT, CHT, ATC (program coordinator and primary instructor) at Jane.Fedorczyk@drexel.edu, phone 215.762.4680, fax 215.762.3886 or go to www.drexel.edu/em/handcert to learn more about the program.
Texas Woman's University Hand Therapy Certificate
The TWU Certificate of Advanced Studies in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation program provides Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists the in-depth knowledge to develop a specialization in the therapeutic management of disorders and problems affecting the upper extremity. The program is presented through four on-line courses (two will be offered each semester). A Graduate Certificate will be awarded by TWU upon satisfactory completion of the program.
A second certificate of Advanced Practice in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation is in development. This program includes on-campus hands-on techniques and skill training and a residency at an established hand therapy clinic. For more information, please visit our web site www.HandTherapyOnline.org . Or contact: Josephine Chan, PhD, OTR, CHT ( schan@twu.edu ) or Charles Costello, PhD, PT, CHT ( ccostello@twu.edu ).
Non-degree/Fellowship Programs
Evelyn J. Mackin Hand Therapy Fellowship at The Philadelphia Hand Center, PC
Sponsored by North Coast Medical, Inc. and the Philadelphia Hand Rehabilitation Foundation
This is a six-month fellowship offered two times per year. Applicants must demonstrate interest in the area of hand rehabilitation, have at least one year of clinical experience, and be a licensed occupational or physical therapist. Preference will be given to applicants with a financial need or ones that will practice in an under served area. A modest stipend is offered. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contact Terri Skirven, OTR/L, CHT at 610.768.5958 (phone) or at hrf@handfoundation.org.
Stanford University
A six-month fellowship offered to occupational and physical therapists. Located in Palo Alto, California. Contact Prem Lalwani at Stanford Hand Rehabilitation Center in Palo Alto, California, prlalwani@aol.com.
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
The University of Michigan Health System Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Division is proud to offer a comprehensive hand therapy fellowship program. Our fellowship program is designed to provide occupational and physical therapists with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of hand therapy. Candidates can expect a challenging clinical and educational environment at one of the countries top hospitals. Our program curriculum is designed to provide mentoring, hands-on experience and educational opportunities available in a progressive high paced teaching atmosphere. The six-month fellowship will include comprehensive evaluations, clinical reasoning, UE anatomy, formal competencies, splinting, treatment planning and implementation. Contact Beverly Wolfe, OTR, Coordinator of Clinical Education at 734.763.2554 or bbw@umich.edu.
Click here to download a brochure.
Hospital for Special Surgery Hand Therapy Fellowship, New York, NY
The Hospital for Special Surgery Hand Therapy Fellowship provides experienced occupational and physical therapists with a comprehensive, structured program of clinically-based education and supervised patient care in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Fellows are guided in the development of advanced critical reasoning and clinical skills, including custom splinting, by a supportive team of expert clinicians. A stipend is provided for this full-time, 9-month fellowship. Contact Carol Page, PT, DPT, CHT at 212-774-7170 or pagec@hss.edu.
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