Introduction
One of the aims of the EFSHT is to establish common pathways of care for hand rehabilitation. It is hoped that the establishment of the European Certified Hand Therapist (ECHT) qualification will enhance this aim, by encouraging experienced therapists to continue post-graduate education and professional development in this specialised field.
The ECHT qualification was developed to recognize therapists who, in addition to achieving their own National certification, have shown an advanced level of competence and have made a significant personal contribution to the field of Hand Therapy in general.
The documents below detail the qualifications needed and process to follow to achieve the ECHT. Please always check that you have the latest version of the documents when you apply.
Quick Scan: Go to Checklist ECHT
How to become a European Certified Hand Therapist: ECHT FLYER.jpg
Detailed information: 2021 ECHT promotion pre-recorded live.pdf
Hand Certification in Europe - an overview (update January 2019)
Within the EFSHT many national hand therapy societies have developed their own national certification programmes aimed at recognising competence and experience in this specific practice area. In this document you can find the different certification processes arranged alphabetically by country.
2020 EFSHT Hand Therapy Certification overview 012020 (6) k.pdf
The European Certified Hand Therapist is a higher certification process that builds on national qualifications. It aims to recognise highly qualified hand therapy specialists across Europe.
ECHT Coordinator
Name: Vera Beckmann-Fries
Occupation: Physiotherapist / European Certified Hand Therapist
Nationality: Swiss
Contact by Mail: echt.coordinator@efsht.com
Please see all documents associated with ECHT here