Can a COTA Become a Hand Therapist?... Here's the Reality

Can a COTA Become a Hand Therapist?... Here's the Reality

May 27, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the possibility for a COTA to work in hand therapy and the necessary commitment to learning.

I had an COTA ask me recently, "Can I really work in hand therapy?" My answer was yes. But I also told her the truth: you have to be willing to learn. If you're a COTA, here's what you need to do.

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