Level I
A three-day introduction to hand therapy course with an one-hour written examination. |
| (1 BAHT point) |
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Level II
A three-day course on a specific aspect of hand therapy. Completion of the course, a one-hour examination and an assignment. |
| (2 BAHT points) |
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| 6 points (i.e. three Level II courses in different subjects) are required for accreditation |
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Level III
A new piece of work in the area of hand therapy, this can include a work-based project, a literature search or a small piece of research. Assessment is by two independent assessors. |
| (5 BAHT points) |
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BAHT Educator Points
BAHT Educator points can be accrued by lecturing on BAHT validated courses. Nine hours of lecturing on different topics. |
| (2 BAHT points) |
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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
APL is a process by which therapists can gain BAHT credit points based on evidence of their past learning.
| Level I: 2 years experience in Hand Therapy will give 1 point at level 1 |
| Level II: Each 2 points can be sought in 3 different specialist fields of hand therapy. Submissions will involve a portfolio to give evidence of prior learning supported by a long and a short case study. |
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| Level III: 5 points can be sought with the submission of a portfolio to give evidence of prior learning, supported by a written paper. This can take the form of a review of pertinent literature, an employment based report or a research project. |
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| In order to gain this qualification, a therapist will need the following BAHT points |
| 1 course |
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Level I |
= 1 |
| 3 courses |
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Level II |
= 6 |
| 1 submission |
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Level III |
= 5 |
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12 |
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| 12 points are required in order to achieve this qualification. These points as shown above can be acquired through BAHT courses, BAHT validated university courses, Educator Points or through Accreditation of Prior Learning, or any combination of these. Once these points have been achieved an application should be made to the Education sub-committee alongside proof that you have achieved your points, a CV and a signed clinical log showing that you have been working within Hand Therapy for a minimum of 4000 clinical hours. Once this has been received your application will be considered by the committee. |
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BAHT is currently looking for members to help continue the Accredited Hand Therapist (BAHT) process
We are looking for help in the following areas:
- New External Representatives to assist in regulating BAHT courses
- Supervisors to help members through the APL process
- Level III and APL Assessors
If you feel you have the experience in any of these areas and can provide some of your time we would like to hear from you.
For more information or an application form please contact:
Eve Dunn, email: EveRDunn@aol.com
Tel: 01394 410083
Enquiries
| If you are planning to host or run a BAHT validated course your application form needs to be submitted to the BAHT Education secretary at least 2 weeks prior to a meeting to allow time for the members to distribute and consider the application. The dates of the meetings for 2007 are: |
March 15th
May 9th
July 17th
Sept 13th November 20th
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| The committee have written a document to assist BAHT members with accurate referencing utilising the Harvard method when the complete any case studies or written papers for their BAHT points. |
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For information on:
- Planned Validated BAHT courses
- (look at course outlines section of this website)
For other information on:
- Hire of education videos in hand and wrist anatomy
- Level III BAHT
- Accreditation of Prior Learning
- Running BAHT Validated courses
- Becoming an External Representative for BAHT courses
- Accredited Hand Therapist (BAHT)
Please contact:
Eve Dunn (Clerical and Administrative Assistant, BAHT) will put you in contact with the relevant BAHT Education sub-committee member.
Tel: 01394 410083
Email: EveRDunn@aol.com
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