Upcoming Events
Stay updated on the latest events, workshops, and seminars in the field of hand therapy. Join us to expand your knowledge, network with fellow therapists, and stay at the forefront of professional development.
Thu, Mar 20ZoomGeorge Washington University presents Journal Club. A recent clinically relevant article from the Journal of Hand Therapy will be presented. This will be a 45-50 minute interactive presentation.
April 9, 2025 and time is TBDZoomKailey Bedford MOT, OTR/L, CHT will present "Non Progressive Neurological Injury Affecting the Upper Extremity: Hope for Increasing Independence."
May 2025, Day and Time TBDZoomOccupational Therapy Fieldwork Placements in Hand Therapy in the DMV: Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies for Success" Moderated by Sarah Doerrer PhD,OTR/L, CHT, Stephanie Katz OTR/L, CHT, and Jill Yanick OTR/L, CHT
June 2025, Day and Time TBDZoomAttend this meeting for a special presentation with Dr. David Moss
June 2025, Day and Time TBDLocation is TBDJoin your fellow hand therapists for a social happy hour!
Tue, Jul 22ZoomJoin the CHTA with special speaker Antonio Gonzalez-Anaya, OTR/L, CHT and learn more about creative rehabilitation techniques to use in your practice.
August 2025, Day and Time TBDLocation is TBDCome and joint local hand therapist and hand surgeons and the annual meeting
September 2025, Day and Time TBDZoomCome join us for a lively and interactive discussion!
October 2025, Day and Time TBDGeorge Washington University Ross HallCome and learn about tip and techniques to improve your orthosis fabrication!
November 2025, Day and Time TBDZoomAttend this meeting with ASHT President Kim Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT!
Past Events:
January 25, 2025: In-person course at GWU. Upper Extremity Manual Therapy for the Hand Therapist. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November 21, 2024: Zoom with Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT; ASHT President: Topic: Preventing and Treating RSI in Musicians 7:30 p.m.
October 22, 2024: Zoom with Gabriella Francis and Winnie TSUI of Squegg. Topic: Assistive Techology: OTs as Makers. 7:30 p.m.
September 14, 2024: In person event with Select Arlington featuring Laura Conway, MS, OTRL/L, CHT, Cont-UE. Topic: Evaluation and treatment of the elbow complex. Discount available for CHTA members whom have paid their dues.
August 22, 2024: Collaborative meeting with Washington DC Society for Surgery of the Hand at Chef Geoff’s. 6:30 p.m.
July 24, 2024: Zoom w/Nora Barrett MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC. Topic: Complex wound care of the hand and upper extremity.
May 15, 2024: Zoom with Laurie Rogers, DHSc, OTR/L, OTD, CHT at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Use of a simple screen to detect peripheral nerve injuries.
April 27, 2024: Mike Cricchio, OTR/L, MBA, CHT will present on shoulder pathology. Course requires registration. Learn more here.
March 28, 2024: Amy Todd, OTR/L, CHT will present virtually on prosthetic interventions for individuals with partial hand loss at 7:30 pm.
February 28, 2024: Dr. Mark Gruner, DO, MBA, RMSK presents on diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound interpretations. Time and location: 6 p.m. at Washington Sports Medicine Institute.
January 25, 2024: A discussion on lateral epicondylitis at CAO in Rockville, Maryland. Learn more here.
November 8, 2023: Burnoutitis: What it is, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment by Lynn Festa, OTR, CHT, CDWF. Meeting to be held via Zoom at 7:30 pm. Learn more about Lynn on her website: www.lynnfesta.com, or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-festa/.
September 13, 2023: Learn about clinical products and tools that can help improve your patient outcomes from the inventors of some unique products!
August 17, 2023: 2nd Annual Hand Therapist-Surgeon Meeting 7:00 pm.
July 20, 2023: CHTA Happy Hour 5:00-7:30pm at Mercy Me at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW,Washington, DC 20037
June 10, 2023: Evaluation and Treatment of the Stiff Hand with Chemaine Crane, DPT, MOTR/L, CHT, COMP UE. In Person Event at Select Physical Therapy Arlington. Hosted by Select Physical Therapy.
June 6, 2023: Journal Club with Surgeons and Hand Therapists on PIP Arthroplasty. In person at The Orthopaedic Center at the Center for Advanced Orthopaedics in Rockville.
May 24, 2023: Moving Beyond the Biomechanical Approach to Pain Management with Marc Bartholdi OTD, OTR/L, CHT. Via Zoom.
April 26, 2023: Research Interest Meeting with Sarah, Doerrer, PHD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT from George Washington University. Via Zoom.
March 25-26, 2023: Treating without Pain skill building course with Alison Taylor OTR/L, CHT, CKTI, NDT
March 23, 2023: March Membership meeting featuring Corey McGee, PhD, OTR/L, CHT covering the topic of Demonstrating our Professional Value: Perspectives on Practice and Research. View the video here.
September 15, 2022: Happy Hour & Learning meeting at 6:00 pm at Caboose Commons in Fairfax, VA. Topic: Managing Edema
June 29, 2022: Local Hand Therapist and Hand Surgeon Meeting at Lilas in Chevy Chase MD
May 9, 2022: Prosthetics and Successful Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb Amputee at 7:30 pm via Zoom
February 24, 2022: Virtual inservice with Orfit on February 24th at 7:30 pm