Certification

The Hand Therapy Certification Examination (HTCE) is a four-hour computer-based test consisting of 200 multiple-choice items. Examination content is based on the HTCE Test Blueprint.

HTCC has contracted with PSI Services (PSI) to administer the HTCE. PSI is engaged in educational and occupational measurement and provides examination development and administration to a variety of client organizations. PSI along with HTCC's testing consultant assists HTCC in the development, administration, scoring and analysis of the CHT examination. PSI, located in the greater Kansas City area, is a leading provider of licensing and certification examinations for professional organizations.

Examinations are delivered by computer on the PSI Test Center Network at over 1,800 sites globally. The examination is administered by appointment only Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Available dates will be indicated when scheduling your examination. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The exam is administered in the spring and the fall, each over a three-week window. The spring exam is administered the last week of April and first two weeks of May. The fall exam is administered the last week of October and first two weeks of November. Please refer to the exact dates below in "Deadlines, Fees and Refunds".

PSI Assessment Centers have been selected to provide accessibility to the most candidates in all U.S. states and major metropolitan areas around the world. A current listing of PSI Assessment Centers, including addresses and driving directions, may be viewed at PSI's website and select the Hand Therapy Certification Examination. Specific address information will be provided when you schedule an examination appointment. International test sites can also be viewed by selecting the country from the drop-down list.

HTCC and its testing company, PSI, endorse the principles of equal opportunity. Eligibility criteria for examination and certification under the HTCC program are applied equally to all certification candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, veteran status, marital status, or disability.

HTCC will maintain a complete listing of Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs). HTCC will verify the CHT status for employers, credentialing agencies, academic institutions, etc., upon request. Candidate information and candidate scores are held in strict confidence by HTCC and are not released.