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Malta Association of Occupational Therapists

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Charmaine Mifsud

Email

Demis Cachia

Alternate 1

Demis Cachia

President

Email

Working in Malta

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Malta

130

Terminology

In Malta , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as Occupational Therapists

Main language(s) spoken in Malta

Maltese, English

Other languages commonly spoken in Malta

Italian

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
Council for the Professional Supplementary to Medicine
https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/ (External) ↗

It is compulsory to join the Malta Association of Occupational Therapists 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

Maltese, English
Occupational therapists coming to work in Malta from a foreign country need to be English speaking, and need to show proof of learning the Maltese language within 1 year of employment, when applying for work within the public sector.

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

Professional liability insurance is required for private practice.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes
There is shortage of occupational therapists in all areas within the public sector - physical rehabilitation, mental health rehabilitation, paediatric practise, acute care practice etc.

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Malta

Yes

Number of occupational therapy assistants in Malta

30

Malta Association of Occupational Therapists has a membership category for occupational therapy assistants

Yes

It is compulsory to join the Malta Association of Occupational Therapists in order to practice as an occupational therapy assistant

No

Occupational therapy assistants require formal training in occupational therapy to work as such in Malta

Yes
Health Sciences Course (Level 4) - offered by MCAST -https://mcast.edu.mt/ (External) ↗

Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a federal/national organisation to practice in Malta

No

Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a state/regional organisation to practice in Malta

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Malta Association of Occupational Therapists and was last updated on 16th 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 Malta

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