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Posted by Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS & Mary Barnes, MOT, CHT on
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ASHT’s "Foundations in Hand Therapy: Elbow to Finger Topics" is a great choice for therapists seeking information on current hand therapy topics and for those considering taking the CHT Exam. The course …
Posted by Linda Klein, OTR, CHT on
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
As I reflect on volunteerism at the start of National Volunteer Week (April 7-13, 2019), I am reminded that so many ASHT members volunteer in their communities — in shelters…
Posted by Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS on
I am a proud occupational therapist working in a clinic with four physical therapists. I spend a lot of my day answering the question, “My doctor recommended hand physical therapy — why does your name badge say occupational therapy?” I also hear, “I don’t work anymore — why do I need…
Posted by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on
Researchers are needed for abstract presentations at ASHT's 42nd Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Attention all hand therapy researchers: Please consider sharing your work with a captive audience at this year’s Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, October 3-6, 2019. ASHT is seeking…
Posted by Rachel M. Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT on
We all learn more as we interact and learn from each other. The leadership of ASHT has been striving to engage a diverse and varied pool of member volunteers within our divisions and committees. As part of a strategy to develop leadership, we've aimed to provide wrap-around resources within our…