
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
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Slovenia
1