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Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist Become Experts

Hoang Tran OT/L, CHTcourses.handtherapysecrets.com
Hand Therapy Secrets helps Occupation Therapists and Physical Therapists master their clinical skills in hand therapy to become the expert Certified Hand Therapist in their area. We teach real world applications for therapists to become experts through developing critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for weekly videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandTherapySecrets0 For weekly tips and advice, join my community: this is the current link. https://handtherapysecrets.com/community/ Thank you! Hoang :) Disclaimer: This information is used to educate and inform OT's and PT's who provide therapy services. If you are looking for a certified hand therapist/specialist to help you with your injury, check out our therapy clinic located in Miami, FL - https://handsots.com/
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How To Become a Hand Expert (Motivational Minute)

Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs who want to prepare for the CHT exam and study in a way that increases their chance of passing the first time. This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. Apply Today https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/

Oct 18, 202257 sec

How to Advance Your Career as an OT!

How to Advance Your Career as an OT! Tons of questions today! I'm ready to help you think about what you can do to advance your career as an OT. Visit us here https://handtherapysecrets.com/ Why Hand Therapy Mentorship? Without hands-on and problem-solving skills, it’s hard to advance your career in hand therapy. It can cost you money by not getting the hours/job. It can cost you the position in the setting you want. You don’t feel confident about what to say to your patients. You feel uncertain...

Oct 17, 202245 min

The ONLY CHT Exam Prep Program You NEED!

Become a Certified Hand Therapist without the overwhelm! Become a CHT! https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/ "Be The CHT Before Becoming The CHT" Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs who want to prepare for the CHT exam and study in a way that increases their chance of passing the first time. Here’s how this program can help you prepare to take the exam sooner rather than later: Study all the critical topics that will be on the exam. Cover all areas ...

Oct 14, 20222 min

Hand Therapy Outline | CHT Exam Prep

👋 Are you THINKING about studying for the Hand Therapy Certification CHT Exam. Are you feeling OVERWHELMED? Apply For The CHT Exam Prep Here. https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/ I mean...the whole idea of getting started and where to get started...it’s just SO MUCH information 😫 I hear ya...I was there once and know it IS a lot and it’s SO WORTH IT. it’s worth it for you to grow personally and professionally. For you to become a more confident and effectiv...

Oct 13, 20229 min

Are You Quiet Quitting In Your OT Career?

Quiet quitting…are you doing this? Funny enough as I think about it…it’s a new term to an old concept. I personally think it hurts you more then anyone else. Ways to get yourself out of that? 1. Get that resume together! 2. Apply for jobs and see what’s out there! 3. Develop yourself - those skills will always go where you go… Let know…is this happening to you? info@handtherapysecrets.com Choose your free guides below and build your amazingly happy and fulfilling career in Hand Therapy. (Whether...

Sep 22, 202213 min

OT Tips | Who You Ask, Can Determine The Type of Answer You Receive!

Who you ask your questions to determines the quality of the answers. Take what you need and leave what you don’t want on the table… https://handtherapysecrets.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-hand-therapy/ But I break down the 3 phases of your career as an OT in hands…and share some examples of struggles and questions you might have. It’s not the questions…but rather the answers that you get that can determine how fast or slow you reach your goals....

Sep 14, 202226 min

Advancing Your Career in Occupational Therapy

Tons of questions today! I'm ready to help you think about what you can do to advance your career as an OT. https://handtherapysecrets.com/looking-for-mentorship-in-hand-therapy/ Why Hand Therapy Mentorship? Without hands-on and problem-solving skills, it’s hard to advance your career in hand therapy. It can cost you money by not getting the hours/job. It can cost you the position in the setting you want. You don’t feel confident about what to say to your patients. You feel uncertain that you ar...

Sep 06, 202244 min

(Motivational Minute) Saving Your Hands For OT Longevity | Hawkgrips

Save your hands as an Occupational Therapist for Longevity. Watch Video Here. https://youtube.com/shorts/V8Nzg5kd-QY Rember to Like, Share & Subscribe. Hawkgrips will help save yours hands if you are providing IASTM. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is an advanced form of myofascial mobilization — similar to deep-tissue massage. It is primarily used to detect and release scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restrictions. Thank you, Hoang :)...

Sep 02, 20221 min

Field Work Recommendations for Occupational Therapists (Motivational Minute)

In this podcast I answer a question asked by a few students who asked for my recommendations. Field Work Tips for Occupational Therapists, without hands-on and problem-solving skills, it’s hard to advance your career in hand therapy. It can cost you money by not getting the hours/job. For more information visit Hand Therapy Secrets Here https://linktr.ee/chtsecrets

Aug 11, 202257 sec

Flexor Tendon Eval | Zone Two (Sample Lecture)

Flexor Tendon 5 days post op Zone Two "No man's Land" Assessment We are assessing for numbness, determine if both tendons have been injured, assess digital nerves and pain. -Time Stamps 00:46 Zone Two , No Man's Land 01:34 Zone Two, Checking for Numbness 02:37 No BS! We need Therapy Commitment 05:20 Checking the Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendons & Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendons For more information visit Hand Therapy Secrets Here https://linktr.ee/chtsecrets...

Aug 09, 20228 min

Flexor Tendon Injury & Evaluation | What's The FIRST Thing You Should Do?

What is the FIRST thing you should do before evaluation a patient with a Flexor Tendon Injury? In this Podcast i discuss the first thing you should do as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and as a Certified Hand Therapist. Still skeptical about the program and want more details...click the link to get more information to improve your skills and grow your confidence in hand and UE therapy: https://handtherapysecrets.com/looking-for-mentorship-in-hand-therapy/ Hand Therapy Secrets Test...

Aug 02, 20224 min

Study Smarter Not Harder If You Have Failed The CHT Exam.

If you are an OT who desperately wants to become a CHT AND has failed the CHT exam and can’t decide what to do….this podcast is for you. Don’t start over because you failed the hand therapy exam - study smarter, not harder. In a world where we are conditioned to talk and see only the positive good stuff, we need to bring to light some of the not so good things that happen to us as OT’s. I always encourage people to take the exam again…as soon as possible. Here’s why. Think about your patient tha...

Aug 01, 202227 min

Recession Proof Your Job as A Hand Therapist

There's only one way to recession proof your career as an OT and that's not with more degrees. It's with skills - I don't care what kind of skills but it's skills to actually do something to help another person. If you want to be in hand therapy - there's only one way to solidify your place. Become a Certified Hand Therapist Tune in and join the conversation! If you are studying for the CHT exam....my Hand Exam Prep program is open for enrollment until Aug 2nd. Then it's closed until Nov. Apply ...

Jul 31, 202235 min

Hand Therapy Exam Prep Course 2022

Hand Therapy Exam Prep Course 2022 This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. Hand Therapy Exam Prep Course 2022 Your desire to WANT to become a certified hand therapist is VITAL. That means not everyone is qualified to join us and to be one of the chosen ones you must already be an OT or PT and be qualified to sit for the hand therapy exam. To be qualified: You have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed OT...

Jul 31, 202227 sec

(Motivational Minute) How to Grow As an OT & Hand Therapist

How to Grow as a Occupational Therapist and Hand Therapist https://handtherapysecrets.com/ Goal Setting Get Laser Focused Take ACTION! My mission is to help Occupational Therapists who want to specialize in hand therapy develop their skills, grow their confidence to be able to treat any patient that comes their way with a hand or arm injury, and help them prepare and pass the Hand Therapy Exam to become Certified Hand Therapists. “Be the CHT Before Becoming the CHT.” It’s about YOU becoming a cr...

Jul 26, 20222 min

Hand Therapy Exam | Consolidate Your Studying For Better Retention

Want Help Preparing for the CHT Exam? Pass The CHT Exam 2022 Consolidate your studying for better results. 5 Ways to Stop Wasting your TIME! Determine your schedule. When can you study and how long can you study? Plan It Out Time Yourself & Your Studying Chunk Down The Information Execute Your Plan Your desire to WANT to become a certified hand therapist is VITAL. That means not everyone is qualified to join us and to be one of the chosen ones you must already be an OT or PT and be qualified...

Jul 19, 202224 min

Passing The CHT Exam | 8 Simple Tips To Study & Pass Easier!

In this podcase I discuss 8 simple ways to make studying for the CHT exam easier so that you can Pass the CHT Exam. If you are studying or want to study for the CHT exam but are feeling overwhelmed… Listen to this Podcast! Leave me comment below if this was helpful. Watch more helpful videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubievX5JmbBcb0oGV1tW3w 8 simple ways to make studying and passing the CHT Exam Easiear. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CewU-W8pMDm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Use ...

Jul 12, 202227 min

How To Assess Wrist Pain Without The Script

How To Assess Wrist Pain Without The Script. https://handtherapysecrets.com/ Why Hand Therapy Mentorship? Without hands-on and problem-solving skills, it’s hard to advance your career in hand therapy. It can cost you money by not getting the hours/job. It can cost you the position in the setting you want. You don’t feel confident about what to say to your patients. You feel uncertain that you are providing the right treatments and recommendations. You can’t get the hours, or experience to sit fo...

Jul 03, 202220 min

Let's Talk About Who's Draining Your Energy in OT?

In this video I discuss Occupational Therapists Burn out, Energy & Motivation Levels in their jobs. Ask yourself some questions and become self-aware in your career. https://hand-exam-prep.handtherapysecrets.com/hand-therapy-mentorship OT-Self Awareness- Evaluating your Energy & Motivation Levels. 00:28 Who is Draining your ENERGY at work 01:23 42% reported work is draining your energy 01:30 9% reported friends and family is draining your energy 01:40 49% OT's feel burnt out. 03:55 Ask y...

Jun 21, 202228 min

Tuola's Hand Therapy Secrets Testimonial & Feedback (Bonus)

Take a listen to Tuola's personal experience and journey with Hoang and Hand Therapy Secrets, Tuola has over 20 years Occupational Therapy experience and decided to take the plunge and become an Hand Therapy Secrets student. Tuola name Hoang the Godmother of Hand Therapy Exam Prep!! Sign up Here https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/

Jun 14, 202223 min

Wrist Tendinitis Framework (Sample Discussion)

In this podcast (sample lecture) we discuss how to approach wrist tendinitis and the wrist tendinitis framework to help occupational therapist treat & assess their patients, Wrist Tendinitis Framework for Occupational Therapists https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/ 00:14 Dorsal. Volar , Radial, Ulnar wrist compartments 00: 29 The Framework of Anatomy 01:51 What's The Cause of Wrist Tendinitis 01:56 What To Do about Wrist Tendinitis 05:11 Tendons 05:46 Pot...

Jun 09, 202211 min

5 Resources Needed To Pass The CHT Exam

If you plan to study for the CHT Exam this year 2022 I'll share with you the resources I used when I passed the exam and what I use to help my members pass the exam to become CHT's. https://handtherapysecrets.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-studying-for-the-hand-therapy-exam-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/ Need guidance to prepare and pass the Hand Therapy exam to become a Certified Hand Therapist? If you are overwhelmed by the amount of information that you have to learn on your own...

Jun 07, 202239 min

Lets Talk About Study Burnout | Avoiding The Pitfalls To Succeed

If you are tired of feeling tired BUT you want that thing called a CHT....join me today. Let's discuss burnout and what you can do to avoid the pit falls of burnout to achieve your goals of becoming the Certified Hand Therapist you deserve. This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more helpful videos. ht...

May 31, 202231 min

Top 3 Reasons Therapists Don't Take The CHT Exam

In this episode 3 Reasons Therapists don't take the CHT Exam. Do you feel unfulfilled, bored, burnt out, and stuck! Do feel you are NOT making more money and NOT moving up in your career. Some reasons might sound familiar for OT's not taking the CHT Exam. 1. They accept other people’s story that it’s too hard! 2. Fear of failure! 3. Fear of judgment! If this resonates with you...listen to this podcast and ask yourself a few of these questions. If you are ready to finally prepare and sit for the ...

May 24, 202226 min

3 Signs You Are READY To Get HELP!

3 Signs you are ready to get help to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam Get A Free Discovery Call with Hoang https://handtherapysecrets.com/discovery-call/ You want to be a CHT but you feel like studying for the test is intimidating and overwhelmingly hard. Let’s discuss the 3 signs you are ready to get help to prepare for the CHT exam. If you have the years, hours, and DESIRE to become a CHT - then this podcast is for you! I say desire because you have to want this specialty. It’s got to be impo...

May 17, 202242 min

5 Mindset Shifts To Becoming a CHT | How to Know If Its Worth IT!

Want to become a CHT but feeling stuck or uncertain? Today's live topics is for you then! https://handtherapysecrets.com/discovery-call/ 1. Where do you want to work as a CHT , Long Term vs Short Term 2. Think About What's Coming in Different Settings (Making Choices) 3. Fail & Fail Fast! 4. Understanding your Purpose, What do you WANT? 5. Lets Talk about Money! Bonus Using your Credentials and Marketing yourself....

May 13, 202226 min

Lets Talk About Splints | Considerations & Adjustments

What do we know about Splints? In this episode I discuss and talk about what to consider when it comes to functional and aesthetic splint adjustments. We discuss how to evaluate, assess and adjust your patients splints as they use them. We want to make splints that not only work good but that they also look good. Coming Soon. 2-DAY ORTHOSIS WORKSHOP - June 11-12, 2022 in Miami, FL Practice how to create at least 6 various wrist, hand, and finger orthoses for all types of hand injuries. Feel more...

May 02, 20227 min

How to Manage Your Time Documenting As an Occupational Therapist

Here's MY process when managing your time with documenting. As a student, my best advice is to follow your CI's lead. Right or wrong....you should follow and learn as much as possible. Learning can be about "what I want to do as an OT" and it is also "what I would NOT do once I am an OT." If you are new to OT, join my community for OT who want to work with hands with the link below. Get emails, videos, and programs delivered to your inbox weekly. Develop your skills and grow your confidence and ...

Apr 21, 202213 minEp. 17

How To Stay Motivated as an Occupational Therapist

I know people are watching what I am doing - and I hope that this platform shows you what is possible for you in your career as an Occupational Therapist, OTA, or a Physical Therapist in Hand Therapy. When you are looking for motivation, looking for positive role models - look around you and ask yourself who are you hanging out with. Who you surround yourself with can be those that motivate you and show you how to level up, move your career in the right direction, and help you stay on track. Han...

Apr 15, 202220 minEp. 16

Katie's Testimonial | Finding Support & Accountability For Hand Therapists

Finding a mentor or study buddy for the hand exam is hard enough. Trying to get them to consistently study with you on a weekly basis is 😭 If you feel very alone but really want to take and pass the test. Grab the details on my exam prep program and resources. You'll find a breakdown of the CHT exam, valuable tips from a seasoned therapist to make you more efficient in problem-solving and a community of determined therapists to help you stay accountable. Enrollment for the Hand Exam Prep progra...

Apr 12, 20223 minEp. 15
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