To become a certified hand therapist in the UK, you need to have an undergraduate degree or diploma in occupational therapy or physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification. You also need to have an English Language GCSE grade C or equivalent. Additionally, you must currently work in the clinical field of hand therapy.

No, hand therapy is not the same as physiotherapy. Hand therapy is a specialized field within physiotherapy and occupational therapy that focuses on treating conditions and injuries of the upper limb, including hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, and shoulders. Hand therapists are physiotherapists or occupational therapists who have received specific training and qualifications in this area.

To become an occupational therapist in the UK, you will need a degree in occupational therapy, which typically takes three years full time or up to six years part time. It is also possible to pursue a Masters degree in occupational therapy through postgraduate studies, which can be completed in one to two years.