The CHTA hopes to make 2026 its best year yet! This can only be done with continued support of its members. Growth in our outreach requires funding for software, communications, speakers, venues, and credentialing for further continuing education. Annual Dues for 2026 will be $40.

Dues paying members benefit from the following and more:

Access to a network of over 165 regional hand therapists
CEU credits when available
Monthly virtual and in person educational presentations and events!
Discounts for in-person courses. Members can save $50 on this course here!
Access to recordings and slides from past presentations
Ability to attend the Annual Hand Therapist and Hand Surgeon Collaborative Meeting

Non paying members may still be able to attend some of our online and in person events when indicated.

Become Part of the CHTA Community

Join other therapists and students from the Northern VA, Southern MD, and Washington, D.C. region to stay connected, learn, and grow your career. We offer different levels of involvement depending on what you want.

Levels:

Professional Membership ($40/year)

10+ CEU credits
Monthly virtual and in-person educational presentations and events
Discounts for in-person courses
Ability to attend the Annual Hand Therapist and Hand Surgeon Collaborative Dinner
Access to a network of over 190 regional hand therapists
Access to a local therapist and physician contact list
Videos, handouts, and slideshows from past meetings
An employment opportunities board for hand therapy positions
Access to the Hand Therapy Fieldwork Guide for Clinical Educators, created by fellow member Jill Yanick, ppOTD, OTR/L, CHT - New Perk!
Access to a WhatsApp chat community with other hand therapists - New Perk!

To become a professional member, you must complete 2 steps.

1. Sign up here. (If you are renewing your membership and are already subscribed to our emails, please skip this step and proceed to pay your dues.)

2. After completing the sign-up form, please submit $40 via PayPal or Zelle® (either within your banking app to capitalhta@gmail.com or via the QR code below):

Student Membership (Free)

Monthly virtual and in-person educational presentations and events
Opportunities to network with local clinicians
Access to a local therapist and physician contact list - great for fieldwork
Videos, handouts, and slideshows from past meetings
An employment opportunities board for hand therapy positions - great for after graduation
Access to the Hand Therapy Fieldwork Guide for Clinical Educators, created by fellow member Jill Yanick OTR/L, CHT. While this is made for clinicians, it can provide students with what clinicians expect and how they structure their clinical learning.
Access to a WhatsApp chat community with other hand therapists - New Perk!

To become a member, please sign up here.

Free - Stay Connected

Added to our email list to stay informed about events and connected with CHTA
Access to select online and in-person events
This option does NOT include full member benefits

To stay connected, please sign up here.

We are a member-supported organization and depend on dues to provide services to our membership and community. Dues provide funding for software, communications, speakers, venues, and credentialing for further continuing education. Professionals are expected to pay dues on an annual basis.

Annual dues are $40.

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