Advancing Expertise in Hand Therapy: Ongoing Training at AUT University

Last week, Pauline, Josh, Daniel and Imogen were at AUT University completing a block course as part of their postgraduate certificate in hand and upper limb rehabilitation, a core requirement on the path to becoming Registered Hand Therapists.

Registered Hand Therapist is a professional qualification that sits above standard physiotherapy and occupational therapy training. Earning it takes postgraduate study, supervised clinical hours, and formal peer assessments. The block courses are intensive: academic content grounded in the latest research and best practice, with sessions led by some of the most experienced hand therapists in the country and presentations from leading hand surgeons. It is the kind of learning that directly shapes how a therapist assesses and treats the patients in front of them.

Pauline, Josh, Daniel and Imogen are four of six therapists at Hands On Rehab currently working toward their registration. While they are developing their skills, every one of them is mentored by a senior Registered Hand Therapist, making sure they are working at the top of their scope, applying what they know well, and getting the guidance they need to keep growing.  They are back in clinic this week ready to put what they have learnt into action.

We think it is worth being open about how hand therapy expertise is built. It is not something that happens quickly, and it does not stop once someone is registered. The commitment to training, mentorship and current evidence is what keeps the standard of care where it needs to be.

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