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

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Podcast: [Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist Become Experts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hand-therapy-secrets-helping-occupational-therapist-become-experts-5453043)
Published: 2026-05-27T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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