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CHT-APTM

CHT-APTM · Portugal

First issued year (per source): 2015

Issuing body site Related directory listings

Patient-friendly education hub: Learn — hand therapy topics

Official links

Credentialing bodies

APTM — Associação Portuguesa Terapia da Mão
professional association
Body guide on HandTherapy

Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

Source

Clinical hours / settings

At least 1000 hours of work in hand therapy over the previous 3 years, as one pathway component.

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Courses / mentorship

Points-based accreditation system using experience, knowledge, skills/education, and contribution to the field; at least 60 points out of 100 required.

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Case logs / portfolio

Clinical log and CV with supporting evidence required.

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Memberships

Member of the Portuguese Association of Hand Therapists for at least 2 years.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Portfolio review, Credential review

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Pass criteria

At least 60 points in 100 points must be achieved to meet the criteria.

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Study and preparation

Blueprint / curriculum

Official prep resources

Maintenance and renewal

Verification

Regulatory relationship

Required to practice: No

Protected title: Not listed

License linkage: OT or PT qualification

Regulatory source

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