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The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) is the national peak body for Hand Therapy in Australia.
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Apply for the AHT credential

Stage 1

  • I have read and checked eligibility and requirements.
  • Complete five core courses. Use the course schedule website page to plan ahead.

Stage 2

Forms and references referred to below can be accessed and downloaded from the 'Forms and references' page of the website.

  1. Download the Reference HTCC Mentorship Handbook, The Hand Therapist Peer Mentoring Manual, 2nd Edition
  2. Complete the Form AHT01–Mentorship Contract.
  3. Complete the Form AHT01A–HTCC Self Assessment Tool.
  4. Upload the five core course attainment certificates to your CPD Log. You can find this in your membership portal.
  5. Prepare to upload Forms AHT01 and AHT01A and pay the application fee.
  6. Commence an online application via the 'Apply Now' page.
  7. Await formal advice on mentorship approval before commencing mentorship.
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Stage 3

When you receive your mentorship approval, download Form AHT02–Mentorship Log.

This Mentorship Log will be required for recording activity throughout the minimum twelve-month mentorship program.

Also, download the three references below from the Forms and references webpage. By referring to these documents, you will minimise the risk of not meeting Council's requirements and resubmission. 

AHT02A–Mentorship Log Section A Direct Observation Example

AHT02B–Mentorship Log Section B Other Mentoring Activities Example

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Stage 4

  • Complete two elective courses.
  • Upload attainment certificates for these courses to the CPD log in your membership portal.

 

Stage 5

The Credentialing Council members are volunteers, and their time is valuable and limited. Please use the references available to you (refer to Stage 3 above) to ensure that you meet the requirements and complete the Mentorship Log and application correctly. If your application does not meet the Council's requirements, you will be required to resubmit your application. This will delay your approval by up to three months.

1. Download the AHT Application Instructions from the Forms and References webpage on the website.

2. Use the AHT Application Instructions to ensure you complete your application correctly and avoid resubmission and delays.

3. You MUST email the office via Contact us to advise that you have submitted all the required documentation and are now ready for the Credentialing Council to review your application.

4. Wait for final approval by the Credentialing Council and the AHTA Board. This process can take up to three months, depending on the date of the final application and the meeting schedules of the Credentialing Council and Board.

Stage 6

Add your details to the AHT Directory on the AHTA website.

Your listing will be displayed on our Directory - Find an Accredited Hand Therapist page.