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Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Pierre Damien Turikumana

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 1

Joseph Nshimiyimana

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Working in Rwanda

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Rwanda

48

In Rwanda , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as

Occupational therapist

Main language(s) spoken in Rwanda

Kinyarwanda, English, French

Other languages commonly spoken in Rwanda

Swahili

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
Email: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]. This is applicable for the foreigners who should have a work permit.

It is compulsory to join the Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist

No

Practicing Requirements

Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice

No
It is preferred but not mandatory

Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice

English, Kinyarwanda, French
Kinyarwanda is mostly spoken language by the citizens both clients and Rwandan occupational therapists. English is known by the local Rwandan occupational therapists and is used for some clients who are comfortable with it for communication, while French is used by few clients.

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

There is no additional requirements, just a degree in occupational therapy and license for practice are requirements, plus personal commitment.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes
Occupational therapists are few in the country, only 48 are expected to serve the people in need of the services. Therefore, there is a need to employ occupational therapists in different practice areas (hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, non governmental organisations, among others).

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

In the teaching and referral hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, private clinic sectors, academia, industries, among others.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Rwanda

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 29th November 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 Rwanda

Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association's definition of occupational therapy in own language

Occupational Therapy ni umwuga w'ubuvuzi wifashisha ibikorwa hagamijwe guha no kongerera ubushobozi umurwayi cyangwa undi muntu ufite imbogamizi mubuzima bwe bwa buri munsi (Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association, 2024).

Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association's definition of occupational therapy in English

Occupational Therapy is holistic health care profession that uses the purposeful and meaningful activities to habilitate or rehabilitate the persons with limitation in everyday life to achieve optimal functioning independence (Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association, 2024).

Education Programmes

WFOT Approved Programmes in Rwanda

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