European Certified Hand Therapist

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European Certified Hand Therapist

ECHT · Europe

Issuing body site Related directory listings

Patient-friendly education hub: Learn — hand therapy topics

Official links

Credentialing bodies

EFSHT — European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy
professional association
Website
Body guide on HandTherapy

Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

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Clinical hours / settings

2,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy and demonstration of learning and reflection on clinical practice.

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Case logs / portfolio

Application-based documentation demonstrating advanced competence and contribution to hand therapy.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Portfolio review, Credential review

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Study and preparation

Blueprint / curriculum

Official prep resources

Maintenance and renewal

Validity term

7 years

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Re-exam / portfolio

Can apply for re-certification.

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Ethics

Must demonstrate maintenance of high ethical standards of professional practice.

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Cadence / deadlines

Every 7 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

Protected title: Not listed

License linkage: National OT or PT qualification/licensure; National certification first