Following completion and successful completion of the final assessment, the award of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) SUPSI in Riabilitazione della persona con patologia alla mano, worth 15 ECTS credits, now officially constitutes the necessary foundation for applying for the title of “Swiss Certified Hand Therapist” from the SGHR/SSRM.

This recognition is an important endorsement of the educational quality of this new course, which begins on 13 November 2026. It is a unique educational programme, developed through direct collaboration with the specialist staff who work daily in the clinical and rehabilitation settings of our canton, and it also stands out as the only CAS course offered in Italian in Switzerland.

Further information can be requested from Christian Pozzi and Giulia Borgonovo.