Delegates
Delegate
Carlos Manuel Escobar Galindo
Alternate 1
Leandra Lucía Cadenas Villanueva
Working in Peru
General Information
Main language(s) spoken in Peru
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
National Health Ministry http://www.minsa.gob.pe/ (External) ↗
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
Medical Technologist Association of Peru www.ctmperu.org.pe/ Board of Occupational Therapy Peru, is the body that directs the Association of Occupational Therapists of Peru (PAOTP). We belong to the College of Medical Technologist Peru licensor exercise of the profession. You can contact the Board of PAOTP, for questions and concerns related to enrolment in Peru.
It is compulsory to join the Asociacion Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales del Peru in order to practice as an occupational therapist
Yes
Practicing Requirements
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Spanish
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aptop.peru (External) ↗
Mailing list: [email protected]
Job seeker online: http://www.computrabajo.com.pe/ (External) ↗
Mailing list: [email protected]
Job seeker online: http://www.computrabajo.com.pe/ (External) ↗
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Consulate General of Peru. Migration National Superintendency of Peru https://www.migraciones.gob.pe/ (External) ↗
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Asociacion Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales del Peru and was last updated on 2nd April 2026. 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 Peru
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