Certificate in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation

16.0 quarter credits

The Certificate in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation is designed for practicing clinicians in physical therapy and occupational therapy who wish to gain advanced understanding of the upper quarter, including the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. This program consists of four courses offered in an online and weekend format.

The curriculum is based on the most recent hand therapy practice analysis conducted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC). The HTCC oversees the certification process for qualifying occupational and physical therapists as "certified hand therapists" or CHTs. This Certificate of Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation is recognized by HTCC as a resource to assist with preparation for the CHT examination.

After successfully completing the four required courses, students receive a post-professional certificate of completion. The credits may be transferred into degree programs within Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, including the MHS in Rehabilitation Sciences and the Post-Professional DPT Both of these degree programs offer concentrations in hand and upper quarter rehabilitation.

Foundations of Practice Requirements			Credits
PTRS 767	Foundations in Hand Therapy			4.0
PTRS 768	Upper Quarter Joint Pathology			4.0
PTRS 769	Nerve Injuries of the Upper Quarter			4.0
PTRS 770	Diseases that Affect the Hand			4.0

For more information, visit the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences web page.