Working in Hong Kong SAR China
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Hong Kong SAR China
3,334
In Hong Kong SAR China , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as
職業治療, OT
Main language(s) spoken in Hong Kong SAR China
Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
It is compulsory to join the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
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
Cantonese, English, Chinese, Mandarin
Written in English and Chinese.
Spoken in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
Spoken in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice
Professional indemnity insurance not a must but preferrable. Big organizations will cover basic insurance for their employees. Private practitioner will have this to cover any possible cost related to their practice.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Newspaper, website of NGOs, annual central recruitment of Hospital Authority Hong Kong
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Immigration Department of Hong Kong at https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/ (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Hong Kong SAR China
Yes
Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association has a membership category for occupational therapy assistants
No
It is compulsory to join the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapy assistant
No
Occupational therapy assistants require formal training in occupational therapy to work as such in Hong Kong SAR China
No
Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a federal/national organisation to practice in Hong Kong SAR China
No
Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a state/regional organisation to practice in Hong Kong SAR China
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 13th February 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.
Publications
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
HKJOT
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Hong Kong SAR China
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