Hand Therapy Fellowship (International)
Hand Therapy Fellowship (International)
Hand Therapy Fellowship (International) is a 52-week postgraduate program that provides specialised hand therapy training for physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
The program is designed to train physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the practical and pragmatic aspects of working in the field of hand therapy. The fellowship provides a structured program of readings, training videos and mentoring support. The program instils a solid foundation in diagnosis and treatment.
This program is delivered online, the content work will require approximately 2 to 3 hours per week, and you will meet monthly online with our Senior Tutor Dr Lauren Miller, who will assist you with mentoring support and discussion of topics. Dr Miller is a Physiotherapist and Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association and has been working in hand therapy for over 20 years.
You will have access to this course for 365 days.
Lauren Miller
Senior Tutor
Lauren is a physiotherapist, Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the AHTA) and Certified Hand Therapist (HTCC - USA) who completed her research PhD on hand fractures.
Lauren is the Director of Evergreen Hand Therapy on the Gold Coast, a sessional teaching fellow within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Bond University and a volunteer member of the AHTA Research Committee.
The program includes:
Knowledge base
Five modules of Hand Therapy Fellowship learning material:
- Anatomy & assessment
- Common conditions
- Surgical
- Specialist areas
- Skills
Interactive learning
- Monthly video chat with our senior tutor.
- Regular content upgrades.
Online support & more
- Administrative support
- Subscription to Kajabi
Who is suitable for the program?
The Hand Therapy Fellowship (International) is suitable for occupational therapists and physiotherapists who are interested in becoming hand therapy practitioners.
Watch an example of our "how-to" lessons on Palpation of the 21 bony landmarks of the wrist.
The case study/tutorials were the most valuable bit for me. I loved being able to brainstorm in the case study and ask questions to the tutor.
Mackenzie Storey
Occupational Therapist
I feel very lucky to be part of this program. It has been a really nice way to step into hand therapy gradually while continuing my learning in a more hands-on style, which I prefer.
Amanda Zennaro
Occupational Therapist
I learnt so much from the ECFHT program experience. I love coming to work and learning something new every single day.
Morgan Klooger
Occupational Therapist
Key elements for participants success
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Ideally be working with a hand injury-related caseload
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Be self-motivated
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Have a willingness to learn
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Capacity to spend 2-3 hours a week on learning tasks
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Have an opportunity to spend one hour a week observing your mentor or other hand therapists in your workplace
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Access to splinting materials to practice
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Availability to attend the (online) monthly video chat
Program Outline (52w)
Induction
30-minute video chat with our Admin team.
Online Learning
Monthly video chat with our Senior Tutor.
2 to 3 hours of content work per week.
Workplace Learning
Watch content at any time in accordance with your current caseload at work.
Topics
Anatomy hand, wrist & elbow
Common conditions
Sports, musicians, pain, handwriting
Surgical, wounds & scars
Exercises, soft tissue, mobilisation
What does the program cost?
$3500 AUD for the 52 week program
Additional 30m sessions with Dr Lauren Miller $120 AUD
30 day money back guarantee (see policy)
Have questions?
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