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Jordanian Society for Occupational Therapy

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Majd Jarrar

PhD

Email

Salma Shqair

Alternate 1

Salma Shqair

Bachelor degree in OT

Email

Working in Jordan

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Jordan

1,500

Main language(s) spoken in Jordan

Arabic

Other languages commonly spoken in Jordan

English

Registration

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

Required
Recently a licensure to practice occupational therapy was approved by the Jordanian Government. Occupational Therapists currently need to register at the Jordanian Society for Occupational Therapy (JSOT) and get their licensure through our Ministry of Health. http://www.jsot-jo.org/ (External) ↗.

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

Required

It is compulsory to join the Jordanian Society for Occupational Therapy 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

Arabic, English

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

No

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Jordan

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Jordanian Society for Occupational Therapy 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 Jordan

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