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Slovenian Association of Occupational Therapists

Delegates

Julija Ocepek

Delegate

Julija Ocepek

Email

Lea Šuc

Alternate 1

Lea Šuc

Email

Working in Slovenia

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Slovenia

650

Terminology

In Slovenia , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as Delovni Terapevt

Main language(s) spoken in Slovenia

Slovenian

Other languages commonly spoken in Slovenia

English, German, Hungarian, Italian

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

It is compulsory to join the Slovenian 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

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

Slovenian

Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice

completed internship and professional exam

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

No

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

Ministry of Foreign affairs – department for “visa information” http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/ (External) ↗

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Slovenia

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Slovenian Association of Occupational Therapists and was last updated on 18th 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 Slovenia

Slovenian Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in own language

Delovna terapija je zdravstvena stroka, ki se ukvarja z uporabnikom na področju zdravja in dobrega počutja. Osredotočena je na uporabnike vseh starosti, z različnimi zdravstvenimi težavami, katere uporabnikom povzročajo omejitve v izvajanju vsakodnevnih aktivnosti/dejavnosti. Primarni cilj delovnoterapevtske obravnave je omogočiti izboljšanje sodelovanja in vključenosti uporabnikov v aktivnosti/dejavnosti vsakodnevnega življenja. Z namenskimi aktivnostmi, s strategijami, s terapevtskimi tehnikami in pristopi izboljšuje uporabnikove sposobnosti za vključevanje v aktivnosti/dejavnosti, katere si uporabniki želijo izvajati, so zanje potrebne, ali se jih od njih pričakuje. S prilagajanjem same izvedbe aktivnosti/dejavnosti ali okolja uporabnikovim sposobnostim, delovni terapevt uporabniku omogoči lažje in učinkovitejše vključevanje v izvajanje njemu smiselne aktivnosti/dejavnosti.

Slovenian Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in English

Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being 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 abilityto engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or bymodifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.
Definition date: May 2017

Publications

Slovenska revija za delovno terapijo

Type: Journal (Peer-Reviewed)
Languages: Slovenian
Frequency: Annual
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Education Programmes

WFOT Approved Programmes in Slovenia

1