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

Handtherapeut DAHTH

DAHTH · Germany

First issued year (per source): 2005

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Official links

Credentialing bodies

DAHTH — Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handtherapie
professional association
Website

Eligibility prerequisites

Base licenses

OT, PT

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Minimum education

Certificate of completion of the two-year hand therapy course.

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Clinical hours / settings

500 hours of clinical practice in a rehabilitation centre for hand therapy; successful completion of all 12 modules; total of 4 years professional experience in order to use the title.

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Courses / mentorship

12 validated modules over two years, totaling 15 ECTS; written or practical assignment required at the end of each module.

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Case logs / portfolio

Completion of a thesis.

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Memberships

Member of the PT or OT association.

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Assessment and attainment

Exam type

Written, Practical, Course assignment review, Thesis

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Exam frequency / format

Written or practical assignment at the end of each module.

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Pass criteria

Successful completion of all 12 modules and all other requirements.

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Study and preparation

Blueprint / curriculum

Official prep resources

Maintenance and renewal

Audit policy

A process of re-certification is under discussion; details not yet available for publication.

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Verification

Limitations

No public registry identified from official retrieved sources.

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Regulatory relationship

Required to practice: No

Protected title: Not in seed

License linkage: Licensed as a physical therapist or occupational therapist

Regulatory source

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