CHT Prep Program
Become a Certified Hand Therapist and gain the clinical expertise needed to return your patients to function and meaningful occupation. Our self-guided CHT prep program will equip you with everything you need to pass the Hand Therapy Certification exam—all while earning CEUs.
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Set yourself apart as a distinguished professional equipped to provide an advanced level of care as a Certified Hand Therapist with our CHT Prep Program.
In this self-guided program, you’ll study advanced topics taught by the best instructors in hand therapy. With 60+ curated courses, 200+ practice questions, 3 practice exams, a dedicated moderated Facebook group, and more, this 24-week program will have you prepared for success on the day of your exam.
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Study advanced topics taught by the top instructors in hand therapy.
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Analyze your strengths & weaknesses with scores for practice areas.
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Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation of the Hand and Wrist
Presented by Kristin Valdes, OTD, OT, CHT
Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation of the Hand and Wrist
Do you need an update on the flexor tendon? New research has made significant changes to the flexor tendon rehabilitation program for the hand and wrist. There are many protocols in place that differ in regard to design of the orthotic device and the time frame when active motion starts. Join Dr. Kristin Valdes as she covers the current evidence regarding tendon rehabilitation and improves the understanding of differing protocols. Detailed motion graphics, illustrative and informative handouts, and demonstrations focused on application provide the participant with a new perspective on flexor tendon rehabilitation of the hand and wrist.
Management of Fingertip Injuries
Presented by Gary Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Management of Fingertip Injuries
Video Runtime: 50 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 32 Minutes
Fingertip injuries are the most common type of hand injury and are responsible for 20% of all ER visits. Proper management of these injuries is critical to restore functional hand use and return patients to unrestricted activity performance.
This course will help viewers develop a greater understanding of types of fingertip injuries and anatomical structures involved as well as teach viewers how to distinguish between various treatment options based on injury variants. Wound healing strategies based upon specific patient presentation are explored and options to integrate appropriate therapeutic management throughout the course of treatment are presented. In this course, strategies to prioritize protective options, wound care, and desensitization techniques to maximize patient outcomes are emphasized.
This course will help occupational and physical therapists working with patients with fingertip injuries in the outpatient or inpatient setting develop strategies to facilitate successful patient outcomes.
Evaluation of the Thumb
Presented by Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Evaluation of the Thumb
Why is it so important to evaluate all aspects of the thumb? The thumb is the most articulate member of the hand, and the majority of fine motor activity requires the use of the thumb. It is the only member of the hand that has a "universal joint" in its column. This course will walk you through the essential portions of an evaluation of the thumb and its full movement and use potential, to uncover the puzzle of thumb pain, which creates functional deficit. This course will also cover the differential diagnoses and provocative tests; examination and assessment are important to understand within the large category of "thumb pain." The unique thumb deserves significant attention to assess possible reasons for its pain.
CHTs, when submitting this for recertification through HTCC, this course can be used for CAT B (hand therapy courses < 3 hours in length); however, if this course certificate is submitted with the following course certificates listed below (or any combination totaling 3 hours or more), they can be submitted under CAT A (hand therapy courses > 3 hours in length).
Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation Update: Zones I–II
Presented by Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTR, CHT, FAOTA
Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation Update: Zones I–II
This course provides an update on the current evidence for therapeutic management of extensor tendon injuries and conditions in zones I and II. It includes a review of the anatomy, as well as conservative and postoperative treatment interventions. Demonstrations of specific orthoses will be included. This course is designed for the intermediate occupational therapist, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, and certified occupational therapy assistant with experience in hand conditions.
Introduction to Orthoses
Presented by Deborah A. Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Introduction to Orthoses
Using orthoses for immobilization is an important therapeutic intervention to help support and protect the injured upper extremity after surgery or trauma, and also to offer balance and help position the hand and wrist for enhanced function due to injury or pain. Therapists require core knowledge in upper extremity anatomy, biomechanical principles of orthotic fabrication and hands on practice to be able to fabricate well-fitting and appropriate orthoses for clients requiring immobilization of joints of the upper extremity.
Evaluation of Shoulder Impingement
Presented by Jennifer T. Dodson, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Evaluation of Shoulder Impingement
Do you get referrals for patients with the diagnosis of shoulder pain/impingement? Do you notice in your practice treating the UE that after prolonged nonuse of the upper extremity due to an elbow/wrist/hand injury, shoulder pain starts when your patient starts using the UE again? Do you wonder what is the current evidence available for evaluating these patients? Recent biomechanical considerations will be discussed when rehabilitating patients with impingement. Evaluation techniques will be reviewed and demonstrated to allow you to effectively gather the information needed to create an effective treatment plan to return your patient to their ADLs.
Identification and Evaluation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Presented by Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Identification and Evaluation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
What do I do with patients that hurt all over? Why do carpal tunnel symptoms seem to keep coming back? This course is designed to assist practicing therapists in identifying key features of thoracic outlet syndrome and provide guidance for evaluating these patients using a manual therapy approach. Obtaining a pertinent history and performing a thorough physical examination will give therapists the tools to identify disputed neurogenic TOS and prioritize the patient's impairments.
CHTs, when submitting this for recertification through HTCC, this course can be used for CAT B (hand therapy courses < 3 hours in length); however, if this course certificate is submitted with the following course certificates listed below (or any combination totaling 3 hours or more), they can be submitted under CAT A (hand therapy courses > 3 hours in length).
Introduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 1
Presented by Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT and Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Introduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 1
A therapist who treats pediatric patients may not be aware of the orthopedic aspects of care for a pediatric patient with hand or upper extremity injuries or conditions. An adult hand therapist may be aware of the pediatric conditions and developmental issues that can affect care of the pediatric hand patient. This course will introduce the things that are unique about the pediatric hand patient, the role of the pediatric hand therapist, and the common pediatric conditions seen by a pediatric hand therapist. Part 1 will also offer some strategies for successful evaluation and goal setting with pediatric hand patients.
Track Your Strength
The CHT Prep Program is based on both practice domains and body regions in alignment with the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) CHT Test Blueprint. Over 200 test questions are mapped to these two matrices so participants can track their own strengths and weaknesses to prepare for the exam.
See your strength in over 20 categories! Begin the CHT program today.
Practice Exam
Test your grasp on hand therapy—try our practice question below!
Case Excerpt:
Mr. Tom was referred to your clinic one week status post right long finger extensor digitorum communis (EDC) repair in zone V. The referral states the surgeon wants the patient to be treated by immobilization with close supervision from the therapist. The repair site is distal to the juncturae tendinum interconnection. What is the best option for orthosis management?Question:
What is the best option for orthosis management?The correct answer is "WHFO: wrist in 35°–40° of extension, adjacent MCPs at 30° of flexion, long finger MCP at 0°, and IPs free"
Fabricating an orthosis with proper positioning is crucial to success when following immobilization guidelines. In this case, the repair is distal to the juncturae tendinum interconnection. The juncturae tendinum are broad intertendinous connections diverging from the EDC, functioning dynamically to stabilize the MCP joints while also limiting independent tendon function. Placing the wrist in 35°–40° of extension helps reduce tension on the EDC. Placing the MCPs of the uninvolved fingers at 30° of flexion relative to the long finger MCP in neutral provides advancement of the proximal end of the severed tendon. This is due to the forces provided by the intertendinous connection’s further reducing tension on the repair.Reference: Evans, R. B. (2021). Rehabilitation following extensor tendon injury and repair. In T. M. Skirven, A. L. Osterman, J. Fedorczyk, P. C. Amadio, S. Felder, & E. K. Shin (Eds.). Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity (7th ed., pp. 464–477). Elsevier.
Meet Our Instructors
Kristin Valdes, OTD, OT, CHT
Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
Deborah A. Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Wendy K. Anemaet, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, CWS, GTC, COS-C
Scott N. LaRaus, PT, DPT, CWS
Gary Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Jennifer T. Dodson, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Jeanine Beasley, EdD, OTR, CHT, FAOTA
Mike Szekeres, PhD, OT Reg (Ont.), CHT
Jamie L. Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
Theresa Parry, OTR, CHT, COMT
Mirka Normand, MA, OTR, CHT, COMT
Aviva Wolff, EdD, OTR, CHT
Lenny Macrina, MSPT, SCS, CSCS
Eric Hegedus, PT, DPT, PhD, MHSc, OCS
Andrew J. Opett, PT, DPT, OCS
Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Susan Stralka, PT, DPT, MS
Patty Anderson, OTR/L, CHT
What's Included in the Program
Advanced Courses
Choose from over 60 online, video-based courses taught by the experts
Practice Questions
Study with over 300 practice questions and other supplemental materials
Group Study
Prepare on your own or with others sitting for the exam
Structured Program
Boost your expertise with this 24-week program designed specifically for the CHT exam