Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy
About
The Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy is suitable for occupational therapists and physiotherapists interested in becoming a hand therapy practitioner.
Participation in this 52-week program requires individuals to actively work alongside an experienced hand therapy practitioner in a practice or hospital that offers hand therapy, ensuring a practical and hands-on learning experience.
The program tutors (find below) are experienced practitioners and Accredited Hand Therapists with decades of experience of employing and training therapists and running very successful private practices across Victoria and Queensland.
Why this program?
Karen Fitt
Jane Aarons
Lauren Miller
Eligibility
- Participants must be a qualified occupational therapist or physiotherapist
- Participants must be a resident or working in Australia
- Participants must be employed, working alongside an experienced practitioner in hand therapy in a practice or hospital that offers hand therapy.
Features
- An induction program
- A hand therapy mentor
- Developed by an Accredited Hand Therapist over ten years
- Quality content (refer to format, skills and knowledge below)
- An expert team to advance your learning
- Associate membership with the AHTA.
What does the program cost?
The program fees are $10,400 and may be tax deductible.
Fees are paid by either the employer or the participant. Employers and participants may choose to split the fees.
Payment options include upfront or monthly instalments.
How do I apply?
The program currently offers an intake of 4-8 participants per intake.
There are four intakes per year in January, April, July and October.
To apply, click on 'submit an enquiry' below.
Is the program recognised by the AHTA?
The AHTA has partnered with the Hand Faculty to deliver the Early Career Fellowship in Hand Therapy, an introductory program for early career therapists.
The program is not directly associated with the Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) credential or its Requirements.
Format
52-week program
Mentorship
Readings
Training videos
Case studies
Quizzes
Skills sessions
Professional practice elements
Communications skills
Support for mentors.
Skills
Massage
Mobilisation
Splinting (leather, plaster, static, neoprene)
Casting
Fundamental wound care
Imaging and
Exercise prescription.
Knowledge
Access to 6 modules of learning material:
Anatomy & assessment
Common conditions
Surgical
Specialist areas
Skills
Professional practice.