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Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists

Delegates

Florence Wai Fong Cheong

Delegate

Florence Wai Fong Cheong

Email

Patrick Ker

Alternate 1

Patrick Ker

MScTech(Ergonomics) , BHlthSc(OT)

Email

Hua Beng Lim

Alternate 2

Hua Beng Lim

Email

Working in Singapore

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Singapore

1,634

Main language(s) spoken in Singapore

English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil

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

Not Required
NA

It is compulsory to join the Singapore 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
With the implementation of the Allied Health Professions Bill in May 2013, graduates must be from the Singapore’s Ministry of Health's recognised list of qualifications for registration without the need for certification examination:
https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/81/5838df1c-b514-422d-afb3-1d4f9aa6d416/OT%20List%20of%20Recognised%20Qualifications_May%202025.pdf (External) ↗
Those occupational therapy qualifications not on the list will need to sit for and pass the certification examination (called occupational therapy qualifying examination) to register.

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

English

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

1. Have an offer of employment as an occupational therapist in Singapore.
2. Be of good standing/reputation/character through certificate of good standing provided by a country's registration board or educational institution awarding the occupational therapy qualification.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

The following are links to the health and social sectors under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social and Family Development respectively. There are other smaller private establishments for which we do not keep a comprehensive list:
https://e-services.ncss.gov.sg/Career/Job/Search (External) ↗, http://www.caretogobeyond.sg/ahp (External) ↗, https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/all-healthcare-professionals/useful-links (External) ↗, http://www.saot.org.sg (External) ↗

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Singapore

Yes

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

Yes

It is compulsory to join the Singapore 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 Singapore

No

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

No

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

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists and was last updated on 19th May 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 Singapore

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