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AHT · CredentialActive · Last seed check 2026-04-28

AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist

AHT · Australia

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Credentialing bodies

Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

Source

Minimum education

Minimum of three years equivalent full-time experience post-graduation as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.

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Clinical hours / settings

Minimum of 3,600 hours clinical hand therapy experience within the maximum time frame of the last five years.

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Courses / mentorship

Taken part in a 12-month mentorship program as per the guidelines; engaged in a range of learning activities per the AHT guidelines within the last five years.

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Case logs / portfolio

Submitted evidence of completion of learning activities as per the guidelines to the Credentialing Council.

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Memberships

Current AHTA Associate Membership.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Credential review, Mentorship completion

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Fees

Application fee at the commencement of the mentorship period.

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Pass criteria

Recommended for the title by the Credentialing Council of the AHTA and approved by the Board.

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Study and preparation

Maintenance and renewal

Verification

Public registry search

https://www.ahta.com.au/directory

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Regulatory relationship

Required to practice: No

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