The ASHT Hand Therapy Review Course provides a comprehensive review of the evaluation and intervention processes pursued for typical diagnoses in upper extremity rehabilitation. Particular focus is placed on clinical reasoning, case discussion and evidence-based practice. The course provides an opportunity for active learning and application of hand therapy principles to facilitate retention of presented information. The course also offers a structured study approach to upper extremity rehabilitation that may serve as a means to prepare for the CHT Exam.
In-Person Hand Therapy Review Course
This two-part review course offers a blended learning experience in upper extremity rehabilitation. Participants will attend in-person lectures covering anatomy and commonly treated diagnoses, complemented by the opportunity to view cadaver dissection for a deeper, more clinically relevant understanding of anatomical structures. To enhance learning and provide a comprehensive review, the course also includes seven online supplemental presentations.
The course offers 23.5 CE hours/2.35 CEUs for the in-person lectures and an additional 5.5 CE hours/0.55 CEUs for the online supplemental content.
Baltimore, MD
September 25-27, 2026
Virtual Hand Therapy Review Course
In addition to our in-person review courses, ASHT is happy to offer the Hand Therapy Review Course on a virtual platform. This course consists of 21 on-demand sessions, including a cadaver lab.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe clinically relevant anatomy of the upper extremity, including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and vascular structures, and relate anatomical structure to function.
- Explain the phases of wound healing and tissue repair and apply these principles to clinical decision making.
- Perform a thorough upper extremity examination, including history taking, observation, palpation, range of motion, strength, sensation, edema, and functional assessment.
- Interpret examination findings to identify impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions relevant to hand and upper extremity dysfunction.
- Differentiate common hand therapy diagnoses, including traumatic, post-surgical, degenerative, inflammatory, neurologic, congenital, and overuse conditions of the upper extremity.
- Correlate pathology and tissue healing constraints with safe progression of therapeutic interventions and precautions across various diagnoses.
Accreditation
ASHT's in-person Hand Therapy Review Course offers 23.5 CE hours/2.35 CEUs for the in-person lectures and an additional 5.5 CE hours/0.55 CEUs for the online supplemental content. The Virtual Hand Therapy Review Course offers 20 CE hours/2.0 CEUs.
ASHT is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for occupational therapists and the Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Preparing for the CHT Exam?
The Mary Kasch Hand Therapy Certification Scholarship is a financial scholarship awarded to a well-deserving occupational therapist or physical therapist preparing for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination.
Proudly supported by the Hand Therapy Tri-Alliance
