CertificationActiveLast updated May 2, 2026.
Zertifizierte Handtherapeutin / Zertifizierter Handtherapeut Schweiz
Switzerland
Patient-friendly education hub: Learn — hand therapy topics
Official links
Credentialing bodies
SGHR — Swiss Hand Therapy Society
professional association
Eligibility prerequisites
Minimum education
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Hand Therapy programme or equivalent experience path.
SourceClinical hours / settings
At least 3 years of patient-related work experience in hand therapy for direct application; alternative path requires at least 10 years of experience with criteria such as an average of at least 40% of working time in hand therapy.
SourceAssessment and attainment
Study and preparation
Maintenance and renewal
Verification
Regulatory relationship
Required to practice: No
Protected title: Not listed
License linkage: Swiss physical or occupational therapist qualification
Regulatory source