Working in Bosnia & Herzegovina
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Bosnia & Herzegovina
70
In Bosnia & Herzegovina , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as
Radni terapeut or Okupacioni terapeut
Main language(s) spoken in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Not Required
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
It is compulsory to join the Association of Occupational Therapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
No
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Any of three, previously mentioned, official languages are required for practice
Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice
After internship, one has to take a professional exam at the Ministry of Health
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
No
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Primary, secondary and tertiary level of health care
http://www.zzrs.org/ (External) ↗
https://www.fzzz.ba/ (External) ↗
http://www.zzrs.org/ (External) ↗
https://www.fzzz.ba/ (External) ↗
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Bosnia & Herzegovina
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Association of Occupational Therapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was last updated on 7th November 2024. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Education Programmes
There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Bosnia & Herzegovina at this time.