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Guyana Association of Occupational Therapists

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Afeeza Khan

BSc

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 1

Deoranie Babulall

Email

Working in Guyana

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Guyana

17

Main language(s) spoken in Guyana

English

Registration

Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice

Required
Contact needs to be made to the Allied Health Professions Council at the Ministry of Health.

Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice

Required
Contact needs to be made to the Allied Health Professions Council at the Ministry of Health.

It is compulsory to join the Guyana Association of Occupational Therapists in order to practice as an occupational therapist

Yes

Practicing Requirements

Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice

Yes

Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice

English

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

No ethical misconduct
BSc or higher education

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

No
Not at all levels.

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

Ministry of Health,
Government of Guyana

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Guyana

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Guyana 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.

Education Programmes

There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Guyana at this time.