Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University

The Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Center City campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 11 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 1, 2027.

About Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation

This program is designed for physical or occupational therapists who wish to participate in advanced study of the hand and upper limb rehabilitation. The curriculum consists of four graduate level courses, offered in a convenient web-based format with limited onsite weekend sessions to practice psychomotor skills required for advanced practice in hand therapy. Many graduates have indicated that the course work has helped them prepare for the Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) examination offered by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC).

After successfully completing the four courses, students will receive a post-professional certificate of completion. Previous students have transferred credits from the certificate program to degree programs at other universities; usually as elective credits. The credits may be applied to the Post-Professional OTD program offered at Thomas Jefferson University.

More info on becoming a hand therapist (CHT) at Hand Therapy Certification Commission

Disciplines

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.

Certificate in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia