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CHT · CertificationActive · Last seed check 2026-04-28

Certified Hand Therapist

CHT · United States

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Official links

Credentialing bodies

  • HTCC — Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc.

    independent certifying board

    Website

Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

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Clinical hours / settings

Minimum three years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Written

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Study and preparation

Blueprint / curriculum

Maintenance and renewal

Validity term

5 years

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Practice hours

2,000 hours of work experience during the five-year accrual period; first-time recertifying requires 1,000 hours of direct practice within those 2,000 hours; recertified once or more allows broader combinations of clinical practice, teaching, supervision, administration, or consultation.

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Re-exam / portfolio

Recertification by professional development or by examination.

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Cadence / deadlines

Every 5 years; work hours and education must be completed by Nov. 15 of the recertification year, and no applications accepted after Dec. 15.

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Verification

Public registry search

https://www.htcc.org/find-a-cht/find-a-cht-app

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Regulatory relationship

Required to practice: No

Protected title: Not in seed

License linkage: Occupational therapist license; Physical therapist license

Regulatory source
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