The goal of EIM’s Certificate for Advanced Practice in Hand Therapy is to develop highly skilled hand therapists who are leaders in the fields of occupational and physical therapy. Through clinical experience, mentorship, and didactic coursework taught by world-class Certified Hand Therapists, students develop advanced skills in the evaluation and treatment of the upper quarter and are well-prepared to sit for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination.

Outcomes

• Create highly skilled hand therapists with advanced clinical competency in evaluation and treatment of the upper quarter.
• Prepare occupational and physical therapists to take the Hand Therapy Certification Examination.
• Improved therapists’ knowledge of current evidence and promote the use of evidence-based practice in daily clinical practice.
• Enhance leadership skills to create master clinicians in the field of hand therapy.

OT accommodation statement