Working in Romania
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Romania
130
In Romania , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as
Occupational Therapist
Main language(s) spoken in Romania
Romanian
Other languages commonly spoken in Romania
English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Not Required
There is no law or specific legislation for occupational therapists, so the association does not have the right to give the practicing permission. We are still working on this aspect.
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Not Required
It is compulsory to join the Professional Association of Occupational Therapists from Romania in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
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
Romanian
Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice
The bachelor degree only, the assurance is optional.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
No
The problem is not the number of OT's, but the working opportunities. Occupational therapists do not work yet in the hospital, so we are struggling with the recognition of the profession.
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
www.terapieocupationala.ro Facebook: Prof Assoc of Occup Therap from RO
social institution and NGOs
social institution and NGOs
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035 (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Romania
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Professional Association of Occupational Therapists from Romania and was last updated on 4th September 2024. 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 Romania
Professional Association of Occupational Therapists from Romania's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.
Definition date: April 2017
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Romania
1