The Hand Therapy Certification Examination (HTCE) is a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills in the field of upper limb rehabilitation. It is expected that candidates will have a thorough understanding of hand therapy theory and its clinical application based on a variety of educational opportunities and practical experience.
HTCC as an organization does not approve or endorse specific test preparation courses or materials for certification preparation nor does the HTCC publish a test preparation guide. However, HTCC provides a blueprint of the scope of practice content included in the examination, a comprehensive list of terms and abbreviations used in the HTCE, and a list of references commonly used and recommended by previous test candidates. Additionally, HTCC is pleased to share tips and suggestions that others have found helpful in the preparation for the examination.
Exam Preparation Tips
Feeling anxious about taking the certification exam?
Here are tips from CHTs to help you prepare.
- Review the HTCE Blueprint to get an overview of examination.
- Use HTCC’s Self-Assessment Tool to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
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Identify and organize study topics.
- Determine a timeline and plan approach for review.
- Create a study schedule to focus efforts.
- Try to set aside time each day, rather than studying for several hours at a time.
- If working with a group, assign topics for review at each meeting.
- Become familiar with terms and abbreviations used in the HTCE.
- Use the suggested preparation materials /references to guide choice of study materials.
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Use flash cards.
- Organize them by topic.
- Keep them readily available for frequent review.
- Use them in conjunction with a study group.
- They are an excellent way to learn anatomy.
- Write test questions on them and use to quiz.
- Join a study group.
- Find a mentor.
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