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Accredited Hand Therapist

AHT · United Kingdom

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Credentialing bodies

BAHT — British Association of Hand Therapists
professional association
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Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

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Clinical hours / settings

4,000 clinical/teaching/research hours in hand therapy demonstrated and verified in the clinical log.

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Courses / mentorship

12 BAHT points required.

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Case logs / portfolio

Clinical log and extended CV/application demonstrating advanced level clinical expertise, continuing learning and development, leadership, and personal contribution to hand therapy.

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References

3 guided testimonials must be provided.

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Memberships

Member of BAHT; 2024 guideline states minimum 12 months membership.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Portfolio review, Credential review

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Pass criteria

Applicants must fulfil the application criteria before submitting.

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Study and preparation

Blueprint / curriculum

Official prep resources

Maintenance and renewal

Validity term

5 years

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Continuing education

100 hours of CPD since last accreditation.

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Practice hours

2,000 hand therapy clinical hours in the UK in the preceding two years.

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Re-exam / portfolio

Re-accreditation application.

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Cadence / deadlines

Every 5 years

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Verification

Limitations

No public registry identified from official retrieved sources.

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Regulatory relationship

Required to practice: No

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