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Nicole Bickhart Innovation Project Final Presentation

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This project describes an innovative clinic model designed to increase the volume of OT clinical education opportunities in hand therapy through participating in a community-based clinic. This clinic will address the learning needs of OT students and field work educators while also providing the opportunity to improve the organizational culture between university educators and clinicians.

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Many certified hand therapists (CHTs) face unexpected productivity demands, limited resources, and limited knowledge of the role of a fieldwork student, resulting in a shortage of fieldwork opportunities and a small number of entry-level occupational therapists pursuing certification in hand therapy

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Newsletters (past and present)
February 2024 Newsletter: Meet our newest CHTs in the DMV region. Learn about the C/NTD certification. Get informed about upcoming events.

November 2023 Newsletter: Read about about what it takes to become an expert in golf rehab with a Titleist Performance Institute certification, learn about a member's journey from COTA to OTR/L to CHT, and upcoming event this fall!

August 2021 Newsletter: A look into pediatric hand therapy and more!

May 2023 Newsletter: Read about treating Hands to transforming Clinics!

February 2023 Newsletter: Find out about continuing education offerings and meet the areas newest CHTs.

November 2022 Newsletter: CHTs in the military setting and more!

September 2022 Newsletter: Read about how hand therapist are volunteering internationally, learn how you can get involved in your community, and welcome our areas newest CHTs.

May 2022 Newsletter : The results of the membership survey are in. Learn what your colleagues have to say.

February 2022 Newsletter: Meet a local prosthetic expert and meeting local CHTA members

August 2021 Newsletter: Read about the Rachel Pigott, ASHT President and learn about the OT program at George Washington University.

May 2021 Newsletter: Meet the CHTA Board in the first CHTA Newsletter

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Newsletters - Capital Hand Therapy Association

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Newsletters (past and present) February 2024 Newsletter: Meet our newest CHTs in the DMV region. Learn about the C/NTD certification. Get informed about upcoming events. November 2023 Newsletter: Read about about what it takes to become an expert in golf rehab with a Titleist Performance Institute certification, learn about a member's journey from COTA to OTR/L to CHT, and upcoming event this fall!

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American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)

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The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is a professional organization comprising licensed occupational and physical therapists who specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity.

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nebickhart@gmail.com

nbickhart@som.umaryland.edu

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-bickhart-0631a4155

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I am an experienced clinician who has dedicated the last 30 + years to the field of hand therapy. Through continuing education and clinical practice, I strive to help patients overcome their injuries and maximize functional gains through evidenced-based, client-centered and occupation-based care.  I look forward to new opportunities that encompass continued professional development and teaching to prepare the next generation of occupational therapists to deliver quality care.