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Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Rina Hajdaraga

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 1

Jennifer Caldwell

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 2

Elsa Millaku

Email

Working in Kosovo

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Kosovo

130

In Kosovo , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as

English: Ergotherapist Albanian: Ergoterapeut

Main language(s) spoken in Kosovo

Albanian

Other languages commonly spoken in Kosovo

Turkish, English, Serbian

Registration

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

Not Required

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

Required
An Occupational Therapist/Ergotherapist should be registered in The Kosova Chamber of Nurses and Other Health Professions, to be licensed and start practicing.
Address: Holger Petersen, Prishtinë 10000
https://www.oik-ks.org/ (External) ↗

It is compulsory to join the Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy 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

Albanian

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

Occupational Therapists/Ergotherapists that want to be employed in Kosovo, can contact our Institute for more information about employment through our email: [email protected]

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

For most of the countries there are no visa requirements, however if an Occupational Therapist/ Ergotherapist wants to start working/practicing in Kosovo they must contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs for further information, which documents they need, and for how long they'll be working in Kosovo.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Kosovo

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy and was last updated on 8th 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 Kosovo

Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy's definition of occupational therapy in own language

Ergoterapia është profesion shëndetësor që ndihmon individët të marrin pjesë në aktivitetet e përditshme që janë të rëndësishme për ta. Ajo mbështet fëmijët dhe të rriturit që përballen me vështirësi fizike, mendore apo zhvillimore, për të përmirësuar pavarësinë, funksionimin dhe përfshirjen e tyre në jetë dhe në shoqëri.

Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy's definition of occupational therapy in English

Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps individuals participate in everyday activities that are important to them. It supports children and adults who face physical, mental, or developmental challenges to improve their independence, functioning, and inclusion in life and society.
Definition date: June 2025

Education Programmes

WFOT Approved Programmes in Kosovo

1