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Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association

Delegates

User Placeholder

Delegate

Chia-yu Chang

Email

Sarah Chan

Alternate 1

Sarah Chan

OT(C), OTR., PhD

Email

User Placeholder

Alternate 2

Ming-de Chen

Email

Working in Taiwan

General Information

Number of occupational therapists in Taiwan

4,798

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

職能治療師

Main language(s) spoken in Taiwan

Mandarin Chinese

Registration

Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice

Required
Ministry of Health and Welfare: https://www.mohw.gov.tw/mp-2.html (External) ↗

Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice

Required
Every occupational therapist needs to register to the Bureau of Health of the local government to get the valid license before practice.

It is compulsory to join the Taiwan 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
Preferred but not required.

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

Mandarin, Tâi-oân-ōe, Hakka

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes

Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

1. Foreigners who graduate from an occupational therapy program in Taiwan are eligible to sit for national occupational therapy licensure examination.
2. Foreigners with an occupational therapy degree in other countries need firstly complete the authentication of education certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make sure your university is among the list of the Ministry of Education database. Attend the "Senior Professional and Technical Personnel Examinations" conducted by the Ministry of Examination for OTR certificate.
3. Occupational therapists need to join the local occupational therapy union and register to local Bureau of Health before starting a work.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational therapy assistants exist in Taiwan

No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 9th 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.

Publications

Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association

The Journal of Occupational Therapy Association is a professional academic journal published by the Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association. Submission types include original articles, case reports, special reports, review articles, brief reports, and letters to the editor.

Type: Journal (Peer-Reviewed)
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese
Frequency: 3 Per Annum
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Education Programmes

WFOT Approved Programmes in Taiwan

8