Working in Sweden
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Sweden
16,821
In Sweden , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as
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Main language(s) spoken in Sweden
Swedish
Other languages commonly spoken in Sweden
English
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
It is compulsory to join the Swedish 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
As member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists recommends you to have your exam from a WFOT recognised programme.
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/study-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/study-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Swedish
In order to a obtain a Swedish license to practice you need to prove you have sufficient language skills in Swedish, Danish or Norwegian.
Additional requirements for occupational therapists to practice
In order to a obtain a Swedish license to practice you need to prove you have the correct professional qualifications and have a Swedish personal identity number or coordination number.
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
EURES (EURopean Employment Services): https://eures.europa.eu/index_en (External) ↗
Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen): https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska (External) ↗
Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen): https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska (External) ↗
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/start_en.html (External) ↗
Swedish Embassy or Consulate in different countries: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/ (External) ↗
Swedish Embassy or Consulate in different countries: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/ (External) ↗
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Sweden
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists and was last updated on 27th 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 Sweden
Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Please use our English website for updated information.
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
The Competence Descriptions for Occupational Therapists
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/media/4904/competence-descriptions-for-occupational-therapists_2018_webb.pdf (External) ↗
The Code of Ethics for Occupational Therapists in Sweden https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/media/4906/code_of_ethics_ot_sweden_2018.pdf (External) ↗
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
The Competence Descriptions for Occupational Therapists
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/media/4904/competence-descriptions-for-occupational-therapists_2018_webb.pdf (External) ↗
The Code of Ethics for Occupational Therapists in Sweden https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/media/4906/code_of_ethics_ot_sweden_2018.pdf (External) ↗
Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists's definition of occupational therapy in English
Please use our English website for updated information.
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/ (External) ↗
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Sweden
8