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Iranian Occupational Therapy Association

Delegates

Mehdi Rassafiani

Delegate

Mehdi Rassafiani

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 1

Vahid Bayati

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 2

Mehdi Rezaie

Email

Working in Iran

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Iran

4,000

Terminology

In Iran , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as Kar Darmni

Main language(s) spoken in Iran

Persian

Other languages commonly spoken in Iran

Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, Turkmen

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 Iranian 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

No

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

Persian

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

Ministry of Health website Welfare Organization website

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

NA

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Iran

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Iranian Occupational Therapy Association 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

WFOT Approved Programmes in Iran

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