ASHT Blog
Posted by Jerry Coverdale, OT, CHT on May 12, 2013
On behalf of the 2013 Nominations Committee, I am pleased to announce your ASHT slate for the 2014 Board of Directors (listed alphabetically by last name):
Vice President
Linda Klein, OTR, CHT
Barbara Barbara Winthrop Rose, MA, OTR, CVE, CHT, FAOTA
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect
Pamela…
Posted by Lynnlee Fullenwider, OTR/L, CHT - HTCC President on April 28, 2013
The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) has performed four salary surveys since 2004 and is currently performing our fifth survey. HTCC collects data on salaries and benefits for Certified Hand Therapists in addition to therapists who do not have the CHT credential. The purpose of the…
Posted by Kim McVeigh, OTR/L, CHT on April 21, 2013
Why do I value volunteering?
The answer is quite simple: I have always gotten more out of volunteering than I have given. That sounds selfish in a way, but giving back is intrinsically rewarding. Volunteering with ASHT has been educational, expanded my network of individuals I now talk with on a…
Posted by Rachel Pigott, OTR/L, CHT on April 16, 2013
I have been lucky enough over the last year and a half to be involved in organizing and presenting at ASHT’s Hand Therapy Review Course (HTRC). This course is a great opportunity for Associate members of ASHT or anyone preparing to become a Certified Hand Therapist. The course can be a way to…
Posted by Maureen Hardy, MS, PT, CHT on March 27, 2013
The hand gesturing with thumb touching the flexed index is a symbol of peace and mentoring. The lotus flower supporting the hand is the national flower and symbol of India. The IFSHT beautiful logo of the hand resting on the lotus flower, predicted a meeting where knowledge and ideas would be…