Mentoring program

Congratulations on your decision to apply to become an Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT).

Mentorship is a core requirement of the accreditation process and an invaluable part of your professional development. Through mentorship, you are supported by an experienced hand therapist who provides guidance, perspective, and practical insight as you build your clinical skills and professional confidence. A strong mentoring relationship supports the development of competence and critical thinking, enhances learning and engagement in the workplace, and fosters collaboration and professional connection. Ultimately, mentorship helps prepare you not only to meet accreditation requirements, but to thrive as a reflective, capable, and confident Accredited Hand Therapist.

Congratulations on your decision to mentor an Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) Associate member as they journey towards the Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) credential. By becoming a mentor, you play a vital role in shaping the next generation of hand therapists – sharing your knowledge, experience, and professional insight to support clinical growth, confidence, and excellence in practice. Your guidance not only contributes to an individual’s professional development, but also strengthens the hand therapy profession and the standards of care across Australia.

You can propose your own mentor for approval by the Australian Hand Therapy Association Credentialing Council.

Alternatively, you can choose a mentor from the list linked below.

Congratulations on becoming an Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) mentor!

A guide for mentors is available on the Forms and references page of the website linked below.