ASHT - American Society of Hand Therapists

Members Only

Find A Hand Therapist

Select a State:

Advanced Search >>

Find a Hand Surgeon

Welcome to ASHT's International Center!

The International Center and ASHT's International Committee are committed to ASHT's mission of advancing the specialty of hand therapy through communication, education, research and the establishment of clinical standards throughout the international community. Please visit one of the links below to learn more about International Hand Therapy Organizations, International Meetings and Fellowships, Volunteer News and Opportunities to find out how to donate supplies and books.

	International Organizations
	International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy's (IFSHT) member countries Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) International Practice Analysis Newsletters IFSHT Update Vol. 6 Issue 1 IFSHT Update Vol. 5 Issue 4 IFSHT Update Vol. 5 Issue 3 IFSHT Update Vol. 5 Issue 2 IFSHT Update Vol. 5 Issue 1 IFSHT Update Vol. 4 Issue 4 IFSHT Update Vol. 4 Issue 3 IFSHT Update Vol. 4 Issue 2 IFSHT Update Vol. 4 Issue 1 IFSHT Update Vol. 3 Issue 4 IFSHT Update Vol. 3 Issue 3 IFSHT Update Vol. 3 Issue 2 IFSHT Update Vol. 3 Issue 1

	Meetings and Fellowships
	2012 Canadian Society of Hand Therapists & The Canadian Society for Surgery of the Hand Conference May 4 and 5, 2012 Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada The deadline to submit clinical and scientific paper abstracts for the scientific program is February 1, 2012. Submit Now All conference registration will be online this year. More Information European Hand Therapy Day Part of the XVII FESSH Congress for Hand Therapists June 22, 2012 Antwerp, Belgium The invited speakers and the scientific and organizing committees are combining their efforts to present a highly scientific congress day. Use this unique opportunity to learn from others and network with specialists from all over the world. Learn more Abstract submissions are being accepted now through February 28, 2012. Submit now ASHT International Invited Lecture This lecture is financially supported by ASHT and allows an international therapist to become a faculty member at the ASHT Annual Meeting. The invited lecturer's costs are subsidized. The International Invited Lecture is an invited position, however, if you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact asht@asht.org. IFSHT Program Announcement The International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT) recently announced its new Voluntary Hand Therapy Funding Program. This funding program is available to Occupational and Physical Therapists for projects related to the enhancement of hand and upper limb therapy in less developed areas of our global community. This funding is available to therapists working within a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary medical, rehabilitation team, or to an individual therapist. Guidelines and application forms are available at the IFSHT Web site. IFSHT Volunteer Information Are you a hand therapist interested in being listed as an educator on a register held by IFSHT? Submit application Fellowship and Graduate Programs Review a full listing of ASHT's International Fellowship and Graduate Programs. Evelyn Mackin award from the Philadelphia Hand Foundation Evelyn Mackin award from the American Hand Therapy Foundation

	Volunteer News and Information
	International Volunteer Toolkit Find useful tools such as travel tips, up-to-date information on countries around the world, language tools and travel insurance. Volunteer Trip Reports Therapists who have volunteered their time in other countries, have written about their experiences. Volunteer Organizations Access a list of organizations which sponsor international volunteer opportunities. *This listing is provided as a resource and not an indication of ASHT endorsement.

	Donate Books and Supplies
	Organizations that accept medical equipment donations. Organizations accepting medical book donations.
2010 Triennial Congress of IFSHT Photos from the 2010 ASHT annual meeting and the 2010 triennial congress of IFSHT

Quick Links

International Translation Sites: click here for a listing of helpful translation web sites.
English/Spanish Phrase Book for Hand Therapists, 2nd Edition

International Organizations

Meetings and Fellowships

Volunteer News and Information

Donate Books and Supplies

2010 Triennial Congress of IFSHT