Your First Year As A Hand Therapist? Here's What to Expect
From Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist Become Experts by Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT
April 8, 2026 · 23 min
About this episode
This episode discusses what to expect during the first year as a hand therapist.
Your first year in hand therapy will feel hard — but that's normal. Let's break down what you should expect and what you should be doing.
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Host: Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT
Topics covered
- hand therapy
- occupational therapy
- first year experience
- expectations
- professional development
Keywords
- hand therapy
- occupational therapist
- first year
- expectations
- professional growth
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