Why the Road to CHT

Navigate your path to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist

  • Learn CHT

    Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb, which includes the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle. It is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. The Road to CHT is a clinical mentorship program designed to prepare OT/PT students and novice therapists interested in practicing the speciality of hand therapy. Hand therapists are certified or licensed occupational therapists or physical therapists who, through advanced education, clinical experience, and independent study have become proficient in the treatment of pathological upper limb conditions resulting from trauma, disease or congenital or acquired deformity.

  • Connect with a Mentor

    Mentorship is a mutually agreed upon relationship between two professionals, in which individuals engage in a collaborative learning partnership, working to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. In the mentoring relationship, the mentor facilitates learning by providing resources, encouragement and prompting questions. The mentee is self-directed, and shares in the responsibility for meeting established goals. Mentorship is not didactic, but an opportunity for learning, exploration and discovery, benefiting both the mentor and mentee. The road to CHT clinical mentorship will include interactive education, client/therapist simulation, protocol review and analysis along with hands on clinical skill enhancement to prepare you for patient care.

  • Succeed!

    A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who has passed a rigorous examination and met the standards established by the Hand therapy Certification Commission, Inc. For the past 10 years, the passing rates have ranged from 52% to 68% with an average pass rate of 59%. The CHT exam is offered twice annually, May and Nov of each calendar year. Being a successful CHT not only means passing the certification exam but exploring the latest research, comprehensively understanding protocols and committing to your continued growth as a hand therapist. Through pre recorded didactic lectures, independent study, case study/simulation, exam question analysis and practice testing you are preparing yourself for a future in hand therapy.

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Meet the Mentor

Dr. Krystal Monique

Certified Hand Therapist

Dr. Krystal Monique is an occupational therapist and board certified hand therapist with over 15 years of experience in upper extremity & hand therapy, specifically orthopedic and sports related injuries, physical dysfunction and physical agent modalities. Initially introduced to hand therapy during her time at Howard University her passion continued to expand beyond the clinic. Dr. Krystal Monique has served in a clinical and management role at multiple outpatient rehabilitation offices spanning from Washington D.C. to Brooklyn, NY. Currently an assistant professor she has instructed courses at various universities for both Doctoral and Masters of Occupational Therapy programs, as well as Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. Dr. Krystal Monique has served as a clinical instructor to Level I and Level II occupational therapy students and has participated in two medical missions in which she and a team of colleagues provided free Occupational Therapy services to the underserved abroad.

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