MISSION STATEMENT
To educate clinicians trained at the generalist level as skilled specialists in upper limb and hand rehabilitation by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based didactic curriculum via a cost-effective, accessible, and innovative approach.
Offered globally in synchronous and asynchronous cohorts. Delivered in the English language.
Mirella Deisher, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Founder & Faculty
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Certified Hand Therapist
OUR OBJECTIVES
#1
Provide a comprehensive, evidence-based, didactic curriculum, delivered in an accessible and affordable format that facilitates the development of advanced critical thinking in upper limb & hand therapy.
#3
Provide experiential learning opportunities through case study discussion and hands-on labs for essential skills in upper limb & hand therapy.
#2
Provide mentorship & consultation on patient care, professional development, program development, clinical research and quality improvement, and administrative and management success.
#4
Provide education and consultation to private practice groups or hospital-based clinical teams to support program development, continuing education, and the professional development.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
"Mirella is passionate about both hand therapy and teaching. She is compassionate and reflective. Over the course of the fellowship, she has pushed me to develop not just my knowledge base but also essential clinical reasoning skills and passion for evidence-based practice."
-Vanessa Truxal, MS, OTR/L,CHT