Who is an Accredited Hand Therapist?

The term Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) is the name given to a practitioner of Hand Therapy who meets specific criteria listed below;

• is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (Physio) with the professional registration body in Australia (AHPRA, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
  
• has undertaken further study & education and gained clinical experience treating hand & upper limb conditions which may result from trauma, disease or deformity.
• has met the requirements to be awarded the title of AHT based on a set of assess-able standards of practice and mentorship as set out by the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA).
  

The AHTA is the professional association in Australia which represents Practitioners of Hand Therapy. The association supports it's members by building upon public awareness of the specialty of Hand Therapy through networking and representation. And provides professional development opportunities through education and courses and mentorship support.