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Working in Estonia
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Estonia
160
Terminology
In
Estonia
, the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as Tegevusterapeut
Main language(s) spoken in Estonia
Estonian
Other languages commonly spoken in Estonia
Russian, English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
To work in social or work rehabilitation system you need to go through Sotsiaalkindlustusamet (Social Insurance Board). You can read about qualification approving from here: https://harno.ee/en/recognition-qualifications/qualifications/professional-recognition#regulated-profession (External) ↗ . OT would be classified as Specialist in a rehabilitation team. The competent authority is Sotsiaalkindlustusamet (Social Insurance Board): [email protected] . In medical rehabilitation or other systems employer decides if a person is suitable.
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Not Required
It is compulsory to join the Estonian Association of Occupational Therapists in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
No
Depends on employer.
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Estonian
Estonian language on B2 level is mandatory by the law. Some clients speak mostly Russian. In some rehabilitation centers English is usable.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
No
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
https://www.cvkeskus.ee/ (External) ↗ https://www.cv.ee/et (External) ↗ https://www.tootukassa.ee/et (External) ↗ https://www.ttk.ee/et/kuulutused (External) ↗ Hospital/ rehabilitation facilities homepages [email protected].
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Estonia
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Estonian Association of Occupational Therapists and was last updated on 14th July 2025. 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.
Definition of Occupational Therapy in Estonia
Estonian Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Eesmärgipäraselt valitud tegevuste kasutamine inimese ja/või grupi parima võimaliku tegevusvõime saavutamiseks igapäevaelus.
Estonian Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in English
The use of purposefully selected activities to achieve the best possible occupational performance of a person and/or group in everyday life.
Definition date: May 2017
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Estonia
1