Hand therapy education can be fun. Really.
Learn the ins and outs of hand therapy in a simple and interactive online format. No boring lectures here! Just the freshest information delivered in a way that you’ll learn a lot (and have a little fun along the way).
We’re serious about making hand therapy education fun, helpful, and personalized.
Self Assessment
This self assessment tool is designed to give you feedback on your readiness for the CHT Exam. You'll rate yourself on 168 content items with objective outcomes designed to reflect your overall preparedness as well as a general timeframe recommended for studying and areas to focus on to guide your studies.
Sample Test
This 20-question sample test is an opportunity for you to try before you buy. It features multiple-choice questions similar to the practice test, minus the explanation for the correct answer. It is a great tool to assess knowledge and hopefully learn a little.
CHT Practice Test
In each 200 question CHT Practice Test we have worked to reflect all of the knowledge base you will need to master to prepare for taking the HTCC certification exam.
CHT Practice Exam #1
This 200 question test is designed to help you prepare for the CHT exam. You will receive an explanation of incorrect answers with citations. You can choose to purchase a full membership upon completion. A CHT Prep membership allows for a second taking of this test. You will ALSO receive a subcategory breakdown to help guide your studies.
CHT Practice Exam #2
Our second test builds off the first test with 200 completely novel questions. This will give you another chance to learn as you prepare for test taking. When completed with this test you will receive an explanation of incorrect answers with citations. With purchase a full membership you will ALSO receive a subcategory breakdown to help guide your studies.
CHT Practice Exam #3
Our third test is another 200 completely new questions. Like our other practice tests, you get an explanation of all incorrect answers with rationale and references. With a full membership you also get a breakdown into 24 subcategories to make sure you stay focused on your greatest areas of need. Get more out of your practice test experiences.
Downloadable E-books
Evidence based treatment guidelines for the diagnoses you see in your clinic on a daily basis.
Our favorite charts and graphics to help make sense of some of the most challenging concepts in hand therapy.
25 invoices to help your clinic improve reimbursement rate and success for orthosis and supplies.
Tendon Transfer E-book covers all of the information you need for the most common tendon transfers. Available with for free CHT & Pro Membership.
Wound Care E-book covers a simple approach and all relevant terms and materials info. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with for free CHT & Pro Membership.
PNerve E-book is a review of the peripheral nerve anatomy, covering differential diagnosis, evaluation, and anatomy. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Documentation E-book covers evals, progress reports, splinting and daily notes. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
PIP Diagnoses E-book. This covers anatomy treatment protocols, and differential diagnoses Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Carpal Kimematics E-book covers anatomy, kinesiology, and treatment. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with for free CHT & Pro Membership.
It covers all things splinting and provides a guide to making splints that are easy to follow with picture diagrams. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Elbow LCL Treatment E-book covers anatomy, eval, treatment and complications. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with for free CHT & Pro Membership.
Extensor Tendon E-book. This covers zones of injury, treatment protocols, and a general review of anatomy. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Distal Radius Fracture Training E-book covers anatomy, eval, treatment and complications. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Evidence Based Taping E-book covers 14 different types of tape applications. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Discovering Dupuytren's Disease E-book covers anatomy, surgery, eval, and treatment. Fully downloadable to have in your clinic. Available with for free CHT & Pro Membership.
Hand A & K E-book is a great review for joint kinematics, covering joint mobilization techniques with an easy-to-follow picture guide. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Flexor Tendon E-book. This covers zones of injury, treatment protocols, and a general review of flexor tendon anatomy. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Shoulder Made Simple E-book. This covers Joint Mobilizations, HEPs, Treatment Guidelines, and much more. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
It covers all things splinting and provides a guide to making splints that are easy to follow with picture diagrams. Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain E-book Reviews differential diagnosis, provocative testing guide, anatomy review, and much! Available with CHT & Pro Membership.
Continuing Education Courses Available
This course covers all of the major diagnoses of the PIP joint! Boutonniere & Swan Neck Deformities, Dislocations, Collateral Ligament injury and general stiffness. It also includes an e-book with a treatment guidelines for each diagnosis and orthosis treatment how-to guides for common splints. This is worth 1.5 contact hours and .15 continuing education units.
This course covers everything you need to know about treating wounds in the hand therapy setting. It also includes an e-book with terminology, classification types, product classifications and recommendations for a simple approach to wounds. This is worth 1.5 contact hours and .15 continuing education units. This is an Independent Learning activity
Dupuytrens Disease is best managed surgically, but knowing what to do after surgery is key. This course will cover anatomy, surgeon interventions, splinting, treatment post procedure and how to manage some of the most common complications. This is worth 0.5 contact hours and .05 continuing education units. This is an Independent Learning activity
Documentation is key to everything we do in therapy. Your notes need to be able to stand up ton insurance scrutiny and act as solid documents in any legal proceedings. This course will make sure your notes comply with all standards and are truly bullet proof. This is worth 0.5 contact hours and .05 continuing education units. This is an Independent Learning activity
The anatomy, kinesiology and mechanics of the carpal bones are so complicated. In this course we break it all down for you. Each of the four types of carpal instability and their subtypes are covered and the anatomy and kinesiology to make sense of it all.This is worth 1 contact hour and .1 continuing education units. This is an Independent Learning activity
3.0 Contact Hours/.3 Continuing Education Units. This course covers all things Peripheral Nerve. From evaluating for nerve pathology to problem-solving through differential diagnosis. Plus you get a comprehensive E-book included! Course is $150.00. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership, all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers the basics of distal radius fracture evaluation, treatment and complications, including both conservative and post-operative management. This is worth 1.0 contact hours and .1 continuing education units. This course includes a comprehensive e-book as well. The course is $110. All Courses are included if you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership. This is an Independent Learning activity.
The proximal interphalangeal joint is very commonly injured. This course covers the various type of pip joint injuries and the subsequent pathology that can occur. It gives an in-depth review of the joint's anatomy, the treatment options, and what to do for the dreaded pip joint stiffness that can occur. At 90 min this is a 1.5 contact hour course and 0.15 CUEs and priced at $110
This course covers the basics of CMC Arthritis, including both conservative and post-operative management. This is worth 2.0 contact hours and .2 continuing education units. This course includes a comprehensive e-book as well. The course is $110. All Courses are included if you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers the basic shoulder pathology. Including etiologies and treatment. This is worth 3.0 contact hours and .3 continuing education units. This course includes a comprehensive e-book as well. The course is $200. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership, all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course provides information about the elbow's lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex. The LCL is commonly injured by overhead-throwing athletes as well as from trauma. The course covers details of the complex anatomy, along with an insight into the injuries that commonly occur to this region. Treatment and complications, including both conservative and post-operative management, are included. This is worth 1.0 contact hours and .1 continuing education units. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This orthosis/splint fabrication course covers 23 different splints! It includes an ebook with a how-to guide for each splint to utilize as a quick resource in the clinic. This is worth 3.5 contact hours and .35 continuing education units. The course is $195. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This Evidence-Based Taping covers 14 different basic tape application techniques! It includes an e-book with a how-to guide for each type of tape application to be used as a quick resource in the clinic. This is worth .5 contact hours and .05 continuing education units. The course is $55.00. All Courses are included if you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership. This is an Independent Learning activity.
3.5 Contact Hours/.35 Continuing Education Units. This course covers everything you want to know about extensor tendons from surgical to post-operative protocols. Plus you get a comprehensive E-book included! The course is $175.00. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership, all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers ulnar-sided wrist pain. Including etiologies and treatment. This is worth 1.5 contact hours and .15 continuing education units. This course includes a comprehensive e-book as well. The course is $110. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
2.0 Contact Hours/.2 Continuing Education Units. Included is a comprehensive E-book which cover carpal palpation, joint mobilization and carpal kinematics, to name a few. Course is $110. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers Neuro-Degenerative Diagnoses. It is an overview of degenerative conditions and treatment options. .5 continuing hours /.05 CEUs upon course completion. The course cost $55. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers Acquired Neurological Injuries and splinting options. One continuing education hour and .1 CEUs upon course completion. The course cost is $110. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
This course covers Focal Hand Dystonia. It provides an overview of the condition along with helpful tricks for treating this difficult patient population. .5 Contact hours/.05 continuing education units upon course completion. The course cost $55. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
2.0 Contact Hours/.2 Continuing Education Units. This course covers everything you need to know about Flexor Tendons. Included is a comprehensive E-book and all the therapy protocols. Course is $110. If you sign up for Pro or CHT Prep Membership all Courses are included. This is an Independent Learning activity.
We’re serious about making hand therapy education fun, helpful, and personalized.
We know medical education can often be a little bland, so we created a revolutionary platform that will empower you with the knowledge you’ll need to transform your career (without dozing off while you’re at it). We did this because we LOVE hand therapy. We get excited about helping our patients and want to share what we have learned from others. We also know learning it all on your own can feel overwhelming. So we welcome you to our online home, where you can explore a plethora of resources, from information on the business of hand therapy to orthosis fabrication to treatment protocols and everything in between.
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