Working in Mongolia
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Mongolia
58
Terminology
In
Mongolia
, the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as The term "occupational therapist" is called "хөдөлмөр засалч" (khudulmor zasalch) in Mongolia.
Main language(s) spoken in Mongolia
Mongolian
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Occupational therapists must be registered with the Health Development Centre of Mongolia, and must pass the Professional Licensing Examination, in order to practice in Mongolia. https://hr.hdc.gov.mn/ (External) ↗
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Not Required
It is compulsory to join the Mongolian Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist
Yes
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
Mongolian
Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice
A bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation (MNCEA) is required. Registered occupational therapists must fulfil ongoing Continuing Professional Development requirements, involving a minimum of 3 credits of professional development activities annually.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Occupational therapists with bachelor's degrees have only been working in Mongolia since 2018, so there is a severe shortage of occupational therapists. In 2021, Order No. A/749 MoH approved the “Direction and Plan for the Development of Rehabilitation Services,” requiring healthcare institutions to implement evidence-based, team-based rehabilitation practices. This directive ensures that hospitals with rehabilitation departments employ occupational therapists, which increased job opportunities and raised the profession's profile.
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
In Mongolia, occupational therapists find jobs through the website https://www.zangia.mn/job/list (External) ↗, hospital websites, and the Mongolian Occupational Therapy Association.
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
To work as an occupational therapist in Mongolia, you must be registered with the Health Development Centre of Mongolia, and must pass the Professional Licensing Examination. Successful applicants must apply for C8 visa permission via https://immigration.gov.mn/en/vizijn-zvshrl/tr-iregch/hudulmur/c8/ (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Mongolia
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Mongolian 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.
Definition of Occupational Therapy in Mongolia
Mongolian Occupational Therapy Association's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Хөдөлмөр заслын шинжлэх ухаан нь аливаа бэрхшээлийн улмаас үүссэн өдөр тутмын үйл ажиллагаан дахь хөдөлмөрийн гүйцэтгэл, хөдөлмөрийн оролцооны хязгаарлагдмал байдлыг үнэлэн, хийхийг хүсч буй, хийх шаардлагатай байгаа хөдөлмөрөөр дамжуулан амьдралын чанар, сайн сайхан байдалд хүргэдэг хөдөлмөр, нийгмийн харилцаа болон анагаахын шинжлэх ухааны нийлмэл ойлголт юм.
Mongolian Occupational Therapy Association's definition of occupational therapy in English
Occupational therapy is an interdisciplinary science that integrates elements of occupation, social interaction, and medicine to assess limitations in occupational performance and restrictions of participation in daily activities caused by various difficulties, and to enhance quality of life and well-being by providing therapeutic interventions through activities that individuals need or wish to engage in.
Definition date: June 2025
Publications
Mongolian Occupational Therapy Journal
The journal aims to disseminate research and service evidence that informs, influences, and shapes occupational therapy policies, systems, and practices across Mongolia. It is published in Mongolian language.
Хөдөлмөр заслыг хүн бүрд
The magazine aims to provide and support citizens and the public with professional advice, news, new products, and technological information written by occupational therapists, teachers, researchers, and students working in the health and education sectors. It is published in Mongolian language.
Education Programmes
There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Mongolia at this time.