Working in Macau SAR China
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Macau SAR China
160
Main language(s) spoken in Macau SAR China
Chinese
Other languages commonly spoken in Macau SAR China
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 Macau Occupational Therapists 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
Portuguese or English may required
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
No
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Newspaper, website of NGOs
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Macau Public Security Force – Immigration Service http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/main.html (External) ↗ Human Resources Office http://www.grh.gov.mo/ (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Macau SAR China
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Macau Occupational Therapists 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.
Definition of Occupational Therapy in Macau SAR China
Macau Occupational Therapists Association's definition of occupational therapy in own language
工作及職務包括評估個案的身體、感知、認知與精神功能，並因應個案在物理與社會環境方面的日常生活、工作、學習及休閒活動之所需訂定治療方案。治療方法尤其包括徒手治療、日常生活功能訓練、多感官刺激與感覺統合治療法、製作矯形支架與壓力衣、義肢及輔具訓練、痛症管理、餵食訓練、職業復康、環境調整及諮詢。
Macau Occupational Therapists Association's definition of occupational therapy in English
The work and duties include assessing the physical, perceptual, cognitive, and mental functions of the case, and formulating treatment plans in response to the case's needs in daily life, work, study, and leisure activities in terms of the physical and social environments. The treatment methods especially include manual therapy, daily living function training, multisensory stimulation and sensory integration therapy, making orthopedic braces and pressure garments, prosthetic and assistive device training, pain management, feeding training, vocational rehabilitation, environmental adjustment, and consultation.
Definition date: June 2025
Education Programmes
There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Macau SAR China at this time.