Certificate in Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation: Testimonials

Throughout the program we have received positive feedback from the participants:

"I have told so many people about the exceptional teaching-learning experience the curriculum of the HUQR certification program provided. After completing the certification program, I felt empowered to treat with confidence, better able to approach surgeons with questions or concerns about clients, and identify evidence based practice within the field of hand therapy. I love this program."
Pamela Kasyan-Itzkowitz, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

"The Drexel program has been a catalyst for my career in hand therapy. It provided me with the knowledge and hands on skills that are required of hand therapists. The faculty is outstanding and the program far exceeded my expectations! Do not hesitate to enroll in this program…it has been one of the best career choices that I have made."
Lois DiGirolamo, MS,OTR/L Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA

"The Hand Certificate program was an excellent experience, and well worth the time and money. Learning from the top clinicians in the field of Hand Therapy was amazing. I was a CHT at the time and found it challenging and enhanced my clinical skills. I can't say enough."
Heidemarie Ross, OTR/L, CHT
Digital Rehabilitation Associates, Latrobe, PA

"Thanks for a great experience…the [Drexel] hand certificate program made a substantial impact not only on how I evaluate and treat the upper extremity, but how I look at all of my patients in terms of tissue healing, mobilization, immobilization, strengthening and conditioning, modalities…everything! It was an extremely well organized and strong evidenced-based didactic program. The hands on labs and splinting workshops did wonders for developing my skills. It was fun and worth the work!"
Florence Corcoran, PT, Director
The Aquatic & Physical Therapy Center, Easton, PA

"I really enjoyed this program and highly recommend it to anyone looking to go to another level in their career. The Drexel Post Professional Program in Hand and Upper Quadrant provided an in depth professional presentation of the most recent knowledge in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation. The open support and constant encouragement to step out of my boundaries into new areas of learning was both challenging and humbling. The introduction into the world of research, evidence based therapy and networking has been invaluable for my present career. Thank you!"
Carolyn Phelan OTR/L,CHT
Levas PT & OT, San Diego, CA

"The Hand Certificate program is outstanding and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a graduate level program with a hand therapy focus. The education I received made me a more well-rounded and thorough clinician, improved my confidence with managing and treating a broad range of upper extremity injuries and disorders, and prepared me for the CHT exam. This program is well worth every penny and will definitely have a lasting impact on how you perform patient care. "
Lisa Smurr, OTR/L, CHT, Captain
Army Medical Specialist Corps, U.S. Army

"I loved the hand program. Through this program, I gained the skill and knowledge to handle even the most complex hand patients with a well rounded approach. This program is priceless! "
Kate DeOliveira OTR/L, CLT
Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Baltimore, MD

"The hand certificate program was a wonderful experience. I learned so much and met so many different people in my field. The course really prepared me to sit for the CHT exam. "
Kelly M. Thacker, MS OTR/L, CHT
Helping Hands, Manalapan NJ

"I attribute my passing the CHT exam on the first try and my current job to the Drexel Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation Certificate program. It has been invaluable in developing my skills as a therapist. "
Eileen Kane, PT, CHT
Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA

"Evidence-based curriculum with top-notch professors. Drexel’s Hand Certificate program was both structured and flexible in that it allowed me to work full-time while enrolled in their program. "
Betsy Exley, OTR/L,
Director of Occupational Therapy, Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital, Cape May Court House, NJ

"After completing the Hand Certificate Program, I had a great outline to study for, and pass the CHT exam the following year. I was also able to implement all of the tools I had learned in my everyday hand practice, as well as have the confidence to support my clinical judgment to both hand surgeons and colleagues. "
Stacia Dyer OTR CHT,
Kessler Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ

"The Drexel hand program was an amazing experience. I met a lot of outstanding therapists, learned more than I ever could have on my own, and was very well prepared for the CHT exam. The clinical application of the program far exceeds most continuing education courses and my computer skills improved dramatically as well! "
Dina Qualter MPT, CHT, ATC,
Physiotherapy Associates, East Wareham, MA